On Tue, 25 Aug 1998, Helms, Phil wrote:
> If Linux is to be anything more than a system for hobbyists
> or mechanics, it will have to install with less effort, and it
> will need standard applications sitting on top of it.
>
1) I'm not sure I want Linux to be more than a system for hobbyists
2) I agree that the install could be improved, but its getting there fast.
I have some little ideas anout how to improve this which might be
appearing sometime soon (if I ever get time to try some experiments).
The standard applications are begining to appear, and as linux gains
popularity they will appear.
> I'm not about to abandon Linux. I like it. It's just that I'd
> like be able to use it for everything I do.
One of the (many) advantages of linux over windows is precisely that I can
to everything I need to do. With windows, the cost of software is
prohibative, and they stability (or lack thereof) also gets in the way of
productivity.
With linux, I can:
Program: gcc is the best C compiler in existance.
WordProcess: don't need to often, and nothing flash, but emacs covers most
of my needs. Anytihng more complicated can be done in
StarOffice or somesuch.
Email etc.: MicroSoft Exchange. Nuff said?
and above all.... HACK.
--
Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
"At least they're ___________EXPERIENCED incompetents"
