A better marketing strategy is needed. Get the public informed that
Windows isn't their only choice. Show examples and scenarios. Making
Linux available for all educational institutions and getting instructors
better informed. Not every one can attend nor has the time for software
conventions.
chamster wrote:
>
> And I have to disagree.
>
> I've had problems with Win9x installs, but they were no big deal. I've
> installed M7.2 (at least tried to), M8, and Debian, and I've had a number of
> initial install problems. (And neither hold a candle to the MacOS Classic
> installs, but that's probably cheating.)
>
> I don't say this to beat up on Linux. I think M8 kicks butt once it's
> running, and Debian makes a terrific server. Plus, the install is only a
> small determinant of the overall value of an OS.
>
> My mentality is that Linux is growing quite fast. With growth comes a
> certain degree of instability and immaturity. So, I accept the bumps, muddle
> through, and try to make it easier for the next guy. So much progress has
> been made. I can't wait to see what the next incarnations of GNOME and KDE
> bring.
>
> But I don't expect the average computer user to do the same, and the Linux
> community must always strive to make Linux more accessible to the common
> person. What I am afraid of is that Linux advocates get comfortable with
> the ease of use issue when there is work to be done.
>
> What would be more interesting than anecdotes is to look at all the web
> boards/Usenet groups of Windows and Linux and see the % of posts by the
> confused for mundane issues like installs, getting the mouse, graphics card,
> sound, etc. to work and so on.
>
> What would be even more interesting would be to have install or task-oriented
> bake-offs in a mall with various computers and grab people at random to
> see who can install a base system or app faster with pre-determined
> benchmarks. Good publicity stunt if you really believe your stuff is better.
>
> Steve
