Adieu, Fedora

[James McKenzie]

On 6/12/11 7:17 PM, David wrote:
> On 6/12/2011 10:06 PM, James McKenzie wrote:
>> On 6/12/11 6:36 PM, David wrote:
>>> On 6/12/2011 8:48 PM, Tom Horsley wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:20:39 -0700
>>>> James McKenzie wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We need
>>>>> to make Linux as easy, if not easier to use than the other 'junk' out
>>>>> there.
>>>> When you run Windows for the first time, annoying tutorials badger
>>>> you incessantly about learning how to use the Windows interface
>>>> and/or adapting to changes made in the new version of Windows.
>>> FUD
>> No, truth. When you run Linux for the first time, does it have a
>> built-in take you step by step tutorial?  I've never been 'badgered' by
>> one.  Remember, the key is Lowest Common Denominator (LCD).  If you hit
>> that, then you've pissed off the upper levels, but as one I just dismiss
>> it and go about my business.  This is one of those areas that Linux
>> desktop designers could learn from their Windows and MacOSX
>> counterparts.  I've been down this road before and I don't want the
>> flames that are coming back.  Not everyone is a 'genius' and not
>> everyone can understand what each icon does.  Remember, Einstein could
>> not make change nor did he understand the monetary system, but he still
>> managed to buy his groceries, when they were not bought for him.
>
> I said FUD instead of bull$hit because Windows does not do what he said.
> So what are you trying to say?
I've installed XP, Vista and Seven.  All of them start with a tour of 
the operating system.  Even Windows Server 2003/2008 has the "Manage 
Your Server" window that comes up.  When I start XP/Vista/Seven for the 
first time, there is a 'Would You Like to Take a Tour" item that shows 
up.  Does Linux do the same thing?  Last time I started up Gnome, it did 
not.  That is what I'm trying to say.  My Mac had a very nice 
introduction and really fancy setup system.  I did not find such a thing 
when I installed Fedora 13 on my Thinkpad.  Remember, the system has to 
be really easy.  Linux has not.  The phrase "Linux has friends, it is 
just picky as to who they are" is not where we need to be if Linux is to 
grow on the Workstation desktop.  I know there are folks who don't care, 
but there are only so many servers in the world and Linux is presently 
the winner in that category but is slipping.

James McKenzie