On Sat, Aug 16, 2003 at 10:54:32AM -0500, Brady Hegberg wrote: > Generally you can't do a lot with Linux unless you're an expert (so > far). Example: Just installing my mom's printer (which even had a > sticker of Tux on it!) involved logging in as root and changing > permissions on files. This is partially because of your poor choice in a Linux distribution. Red Hat, Mandrake, and even Debian (if installed from something like Knoppix or Libranet ) can be a pleasent experience for a newbie user. You purchase pre-install Linux workstations and laptops no-a-days without too much difficulty, and receive technical support and even warranties if you choose the right vendor. There's a learning curve to be dealt with, but that is true of every operating system. In fact, my parents have ordered a new workstation from me -- their computer expert son -- and I'm seriously thinking about ordering the Libranet 2.8 CD as a gift to them. I'd rather they try out Linux before placing them in harm's way with Windows XP Home. We'll see how it goes. -- Chad Walstrom <chewie at wookimus.net> http://www.wookimus.net/ assert(expired(knowledge)); /* core dump */ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 240 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://shadowknight.real-time.com/pipermail/tclug-list/attachments/20030816/c646a397/attachment.pgp