hi robert,
how long does it take from bootup til you get the login prompt? which distribution
do you use that boots up quickly?
Robert Eidt wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I like the overall concept of Redmond Linux. I have long thought that the hate
> that many Linux developers have for Microsoft has stood in the way of
> recognizing the good of it. When a user can install Linux, install programs
> and hardware, drag icons around and uninstall as gracefully as the Windows
> environment, Linux will emerge as the "stable" desktop standard. As a Novell
> network administrator I am faced daily with the task of dealing with computer
> illiterates and I constantly say "No... Linux is not for you... not yet... but
> someday".
>
> I have one issue with Redmond Linux... Speed. I tested it on my P100 and
> then removed it to fall back the distribution I was using perviously because it
> took probably 3-4 times longer to boot. I usually start my unit at night to do
> one or two quick tasks and then shut it down and I found it frustrating. I've
> tried several distributions and they all vary somewhat. Many are slow and the
> one I am currently using is exceptionally fast (but I have other issues with it).
> I don't understand why or how they could vary so much but I think it's an
> issue worth looking into.
>
> I haven't given up though. I intend to install the first release in November and
> stick with it because I believe in the Redmond Linux ideals and they have a
> team working behind it. I hope to see some support stuff on the WEB page
> once the initial release comes out (FAQs, Manuals, Installation instructions
> (remember we don't all have bootable CDRoms), etc.) Keep up the good work
> and don't ever forget about our Mothers.
>
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> Robert Eidt
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thanks!
joe
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