On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:16:49 +0100, step...@rowles.org.uk said: > Thanks > for cutting me some slack. Sometime I do wonder why I bother with this > mailing list as so often I seem to run into people who are more > interested in posting a hostile response than fostering a sense of > community. Not exactly friendly, thanks.
Well I'm sorry you feel that way, but it isn't my fault that you didn't name the card you have. I did post what I thought was a useful link, but that appeared to be not as useful to you as I had hoped. > And that is why I come back to my point that I would not recommend Linux > as a media centre solution for anyone who doesn't already know Linux and > isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, it's just too much hassle. I would agree with you completely, although I know others would disagree. However, it is reasonable (isn't it?) to assume that members of this list either know Linux or are prepared to learn about it. Should it be easier? Yes, of course it should. It can be made easier by people contributing, which also aligns with the community you spoke of. Some people are skilled coders; others can write user documentation or maybe just a blog describing how they set up a particular system; others test new releases and submit bug reports; still more people badger manufacturers and retailers to do more to support Linux. And huge, huge strides have been made. But if you care, as it appears you do, make sure you fall into one of the groups that is improving things, no matter in how small a way (I'm not suggesting that you don't fall into that category: I just don't know). > I truly wish it wasn't that hard, I wish manufactures listed Linux > compatibility on their hardware boxes / websites It's starting to happen, but you're right that there's a long way to go. > and I really wish > people on mailing lists were less rude to newbies asking questions. This list is one of the more newbie-friendly lists, and there are also regular meetings where members are only too happy to help others. Maybe you felt I was being unfriendly, in which case I apologise. I admit to being frustrated at anyone who posts a link without saying what it is, and that happens too often. Keith -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
