On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:14:27 +0100 Anne Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <snip> > The only problem with that is that the idea of installing their own os > > would terrify the majority, and they would not even have the comfort > of family that already use it. It is certainly the way to go, but > unless someone has huge amounts of time to offer at low rates I'm not > sure that it is feasible. I'm not suggesting that no seniors could > cope with this, just that for many it is a leap into the unknown. > With a little handholding I don't think it would be any harder than > windows for them, but who will provide the handholding? > > Anne > -- > Registered Linux User No.293302 > Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? > > > Have to agree with Anne. Till linux becomes more pervasive, ppl who can only turn the comp on & nothing else (and most don't want to know more) won't use linux nor is it feasible for them to be using it. They have (often) no one to call if something goes wrong. INcluding tech support @ a local Future shop who won't toucha comp if it doesn't run windows. Ditto ISPs & other vendors.
For now, seeing seniors use linux or any segment of the population that is of the mindset a comp shold be like a toaster (it just works), is a pipe dream. Femme
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