On 2011/04/24 08:43 (GMT-0700) Mike Coday composed:
In the past when I tried migrating to Linux (ubuntu and others before) I would end up freezing the machine somehow when I was in the learning curve. Life is just too busy for me to spend endless hours reinstalling the OS, so I would give up and reluctantly go back to Windows.
I think there is no question that linux is a little geeky, more command line knowledge needed than windows, plus the language is a little unfamiliar.
I am having trouble configuring the browser preference, having trouble tapping in to the existing windows network here at home, so that I can access shared stuff like printers, scanners, document folder (we all switched to Open Office years ago to help with the eventual move to linux) music library, etc.
As long as you are in KDE, put your focus on "personal settings" (application systemsettings from cmdline) for things like browser preference and other truly personal settings, and use YaST for global things like networking, scanners and printers.
My spouse used to administer a unix system before retirement, but that was a few years ago, and I don't think she has interest in learning linux command line stuff because it would cut in to gardening time.
While cmdline tools are powerful, many and available, most people should be able to get around 99% or more of what they need done without them. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org