On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 22:31:36 +1200 Volker Kuhlmann
Your incorrect to presume linux is a loser. They just obey the law regarding non GNU lisence programs.
You completely missed the point. Yes "they"'re obeying the law, but that's not the point.
The makers of these products have made some available for us but the user must modify their own system.
*That*'s the problem. By far most computer users are not capable of compiling anything, nor should they have to. If you want to persuade unsavvy (i.e. average) users to switch to Linux, you'll have to give them a system that's better. "Good" is defined as inserting the CD which came with the dvdrom drive and clicking the mouse about 5 times. Alternatively, starting yast will do, but it's not working.
Linux out of the box doesn't play a hell of a lot of things which makes it a loser in this area. I'm not interested in why, nor is my gf, my mother, or anyone else I'm trying to persuade to switch to Linux.
All the more reason to start producing better educational books for Suse. RH has many books suse few in spite being a better product. Perhaps IBM will take up the chore when they buy Novel(I hope). In the mean time it might be a good resume inhancement to stop kvetching and start helping. CWSIV ________________________________________________________________ Get your name as your email address. Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more Only $1.99/ month - visit http://www.mysite.com/name today!