Chad Martin wrote: > Jerry A wrote: >> Linux has a steep learning curve. Be prepared to spend a lot of time >> learning about Linux. Therefore, Linux really isn't truly "free". I >> have a lot of time as I am retired. I also like a challenge. > > Huh? Remind me what exists that doesn't have a learning curve. If > you're saying that nothing in the world is free, then saying Linux isn't > free is pretty trivial. Many would argue that Linux is the only free OS > since the source is open. Free as in freedom. > >> If you want an OS that you can just turn on and it works, you are >> probably better off to stick with Windows. > > Realize this has more to do with hardware manufacturers cooperating with > Microsoft than anything. I'd also say that if you want an OS that you > can turn on and expect it to continue running, stick with Linux.
What attracted me to Linux in the first place was the challenge. I had started studying Operating Systems, Programming Languages and Hardware (beginning with DOS, BASIC and a GRiD laptop), and was working my way up the learning curve. When I got into C, I picked up the K&R book 'The C Programming Language', and slid sideways into *nix. So much fun... so little time. -- -wittig http://www.robertwittig.com/ . http://robertwittig.net/ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
