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> In a message dated 16-Sep-00 09:29:12 Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> << Sorry to butt in...I wonder what kernel 4.0.xx.rpm will be like? I think by
> then we will have moved to Linux 100% and be able to safely import our
> documents from Mac and/or Windows without a hitch. Many companies are
> already taking a serious look at Linux in the present version. Personally, I
> think this is the best time to begin working with it. Recently, we had a
> conference in Toronto, and I was impressed by the larger involvement with
> Linux software and other Linux related products. Although, it does seem the
> turn out from other companies is getting smaller. >>
>
> It will still take some time for linux to be seen for its full potential you
> also have to contend with linux still has some difficulties that cause
> current windows and mac users get scared and run off from the idea.
> i found that linux mandrake can at times be difficult to deal with, given i
> grew up on windows and dos but there are still bugs that can make life a
> little difficult for me such as installation apparently did not install all
> necessary files and i have to search out and install them myself this can
> drive a windows user nuts where practically everything is automated.
> In windows our problem is instability reasons why when i first got win 95 i
> started searching for another os and some one on aol mentioned "linux"
> something i never heard before something as i serached i found has a larger
> role in the world then the average user knew and its spread was growing. More
> and more people become aware of linux, and sometimes i am surprised when
> someone asks "whats linux?"
> the only words i can tell them is an os that will soon overcome windows in
> its superiority!
>
> But as i said it takes time we still have much work to do with linux
> upgrading features and intigrating others without sacrafising the kernels
> stability which from recent articles on linux.com suggest we may be heading
> that way, there has been another type of linux based os that could be
> integrated with all linux distrobutions it intoduces microprogramming
> techniques that enable this little demo os to fit on a 1.4mb floppy disk,
> including a browser, and internet access, with a couple games and a text
> editor.
>
> we are making alot of advances in our technology and its just a matter of
> time before linux powers us into the stars.
It certainly is a labor of love which has already overcome many
obstacles by leaps and bounds.
Lookin' gooood!!
--
Roman
Registered Linux User #179293