I have been using Linux (Mandrake and Red Hat) sans MS Windows for almost
a year
now. We can do anything a windows user can do and more. I did need a
book to
learn basics, and everyday I am learning more, not just about Linux use, but
about computers in general. It depends upon what your
So in other words, No, Linux isn't ready for the Average User, if I may be
so bold as to claim that an Average User has only an average, and not
above-average, interest in "getting under the hood". Sacrificing
lexibility and money for ease of use is what rational consumers do - not
everyone has
Exactly, and who needs an ultra powerful microwave to nuke a little tv
dinner?
The average user needs little more than entertainment and an office suit with
little or no time wasted in learning how it works. For this, they are
willing
to pay big bucks.
What's encouraging about Linux, is that
On Mon, 16 Aug 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(It does
kind of baffle me that a company like Red Hat can go public and have their
stock do well - who the heck would gamble on a company that takes something
that everyone can get for free, slaps a name on it, and charges $80?
Red Hat makes
Exactly, and who needs an ultra powerful microwave to nuke a little tv
dinner?
The average user needs little more than entertainment and an office suit with
little or no time wasted in learning how it works. For this, they are
willing
to pay big bucks.
My reply to this would be like buying
Red Hat makes most of its money by support contracts.
That makes sense. I wonder if that will work in the long run, or if
established big consultants will say "we do Linux too" and keep their old
clients through any migration to Linux. I guess they'll find out.
My reply to this would be like buying a NEW Car from the DEALER rather than
a HOT ROD from a Mechanic.
The Average user wants all the Warrenty and assurances - reliable service,
documentation and FULL service support that a Microsoft can and will supply.
If you want to own a HOTROD you have to
On Mon, 16 Aug 1999, James Schofield wrote:
The Average user wants all the Warrenty and assurances - reliable service,
documentation and FULL service support that a Microsoft can and will supply.
Have you ever tried calling Microsoft support for something?
They really aren't much of a help.
I'm running release candidate 1 as we speak. In 1280x1024 at 24 bit color,
by the way.
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