On Sun, 2003-04-27 at 22:37, Michael Satterwhite wrote:
Actually, I *DO* believe that until Linux has the capability to hold people's hands, it's not going to be adopted by the average person using Windows - many of whom want to turn on the computer, read their email, maybe print a greeting card or two without knowing more about the computer than they do about the workings of their toaster.
OTOH, the nature of Linux is that there are going to be users who don't want *ANY* handholding - and they are the current core Linux users.
Ideally, we need to accommodate both. Installation options to choose the type of user would be useful. I do disagree that the default should be to turn off the handholding, however. The type of user that is knowledgeable enough not to need this handholding can easily choose to turn it off. The normal person migrating from Windows may not be comfortable changing options.
I agree with you. Also in some installation programs you are offered a
typical, minimal, and custom option. It could be something like an
expert setting, for those who prefer that.
The more handholding, the more it will be usable/accepted by the big
mass.
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Frits Wüthrich