I seem to have lost Stephen's original post on this, so perhaps he'd post the link again. Anyway, I did read it, and interesting reading it made. For those who didn't see it, it concerns the reasons for the lack of women in computing in general and linux in particular, and what can be done about it. This group is unusual in not falling into just about every trap on the list.
Two things that have really bugged me from time to time - My husband, being totally uninterested in computing but kind hearted, from time to time has taken me to computer shows - where I was usually looking from the point of view of our small business. I would ask a serious question, and the rep would immediately turn to David to answer. This is not an isolated example, it happened over and over again. The other thing is that, womanlike, when I have a problem I want to discuss it. By verbalising it I often see the way out of the problem, but if I don't, I want further discussion that will help me learn. I am sure it is with the best of intentions, but the truth is that if this is in front of a computer the man (and it is always a man - because there are so few women interested <g>) takes over the keyboard and just does it. I have learned nothing, because it happened quickly and without explanation. With no prior unix experience I tried to learn linux about three years ago, thinking my son-in-law could help me, but I soon gave up, largely because of this. I think I would probably have given up again, if it were not for this list - so thanks, folks, for your patient explanations, even when it has taken two or three goes to make me understand what's happening. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302
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