JM Ibanez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 22:07:52 +0800, Dong Calmada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> It now seems that behind all attempts at Linux are interest and
>> conviction. They are prime movers. The learning curve, though, is less
>> steep for Windows power users.
>> 
>
> I beg to differ. Most Windows power users (IMNSHO) will be disgusted
> by Linux simply because It Is Not Windows. By definition, their motor
> memories will have been deeply rooted in all of the quirks of Windows
> (i.e., keyboard shortcuts, cmd/command line shells, property sheets,
> etc.). Trying to make them relearn all of that and go back to being a
> non-power user (on a different OS, albeit) may be painful.
>

Heh. I suppose that's where the difference between Power Users (Trade Marked)
and the *REAL* users of Power, who probably are also aware of their great
responsibility. Don't mind me though: I'm plowing through some sunday comics
From the Philippine Star at the moment, to stave off some mind hunger ;)

> That being said, I too was once a Windows Power User (TM) and have now
> appreciate the power that is Linux.
>

Amen. Meeee too!

Cheers,
Zakame
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