Deepak Saxena wrote:
>
> On May 31 1999, at 09:55, Alain EMPAIN was caught saying:
> >
> > > > Actually, I think the single most compelling reason to
> > > > run Linux on a home / hobby computer is this: It is fun
> > > > to know something that others don't.
> > >
> > > I like that too, but I think in the long term that kind of attitude
> > > will hurt Linux. We need more people to use Linux if we want more
> > > software/hardware to be supported under Linux.
> >
> > It seems very important to me !
> >
> > Better to help people to feel more efficient and more creative, step by
> > step along the need, than to maintain a border between 'gurus' and
> > ordinary people.
>
> I agree with you on that point, but the question I have is do people
> want to understand more? I've tried explaining what I'm doing to
> fix a computer problem when helping people, but a lot of people
> just don't care. They expect someone to be there to help when needed.
> I don't think it's any different than someone expecting a plumber
> to come fix the pipes when something goes wrong.
It's that kind of people that I think will never use Linux unless
someone makes a dumbed-down version of Linux that lets them use their
computer like it's just another appliance like their T.V.. They don't
care about how much better it would be /after/ they learn it, they
would rather have something that is quick, easy, and functional(for the
most part). What comes to mind is a lumberjack who would rather work
slowly with an axe than learn how to use a much faster chainsaw.
Just some thoughts...
--Chris
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