On Sat, Aug 28, 2004 at 11:17:48PM -0600, Josh Coates wrote: > > <heresy> > this might be heresy, but i honestly don't think it's a good use of time to > try and 'convert' non-techy people to linux. linux is an os for servers, > engineers and hobbyists. > > i could care less if my mom has linux running on her desktop, and in fact, i > don't think i would wish that upon her, or anyone else who is a non-techy. > </heresy> >
Actually, I know a number of "non-techy" people who get a long just fine with Linux without any extra tech support. Just a little while at the start, and now they use it fine (exclusively). But they're not your average computer user, nor is the target I made mention of in my last email. They're people who are comfortable with their computer and willing to try things on their own. The fliers serve a couple of purposes, one is to make people aware of Linux, and the club. Another is to get people who are willing to try stuff out and experiment (even though they're not engineers and hobbyists). And finally bring to the techy people info on Linux to encourage them to try it out. I agree that Linux is not ready for the masses, but I'm not looking to get the masses. I'm looking to get smart, intellegent people, but they may not be "techies". I feel that Linux is at a point that if you're familar and comfortable with windows, and are not afraid of trying things, that you'll do fine with Linux. Heck one of my room-mates who'd never used anything but windows, sat down at the shared computer (linux) and uses gnome just fine for everything he needs. And he's far from techie. (Though he might not be able administer his own system) -- Scott Paul Robertson http://spr.mahonri5.net GnuPG FingerPrint: 09ab 64b5 edc0 903e 93ce edb9 3bcc f8fb dc5d 7601
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