--- Kenneth Porter <shiva(a)sewingwitch.com> wrote:
--On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:57 AM -0600 Guy Fraser
<guy(a)incentre.net> wrote:
> Linux distributions need to get back to their roots if they
> want to survive. They will hang on lingering with support
> from only die hard fans, but like me after enough abuse they
> will start loose interest too. It will take innovation and
> listening to what the users expect and want, to re-invigorate
> the user base if Linux distributions are to survive.
You presume that all Linux users are alike, and that all
distributions
cater to all users. While it's nice to sell Linux to the masses to gain
more hardware support, they've never been the core constituency.
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And that is a main problem if the goal is to get the masses to seriously
consider Linux. If not, then it is a 'geek OS' for 'geeks Only' who
are not motivated to make the OS user friendly beyond a centain point.
I have seen this type of environment before at two different (now defunct)
Mini-Computer Vendors (remember the 80s?). The Developers tend to think
that thier world viewpoint is good enough for everyone. It was always
a battle for Tech. Support to get them to see it the customer's way.
After all, they were buying the hardware and software.