Adieu, Fedora

[David]

On 6/12/2011 10:31 PM, James McKenzie wrote:
> 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
> 


James. Now I am confused. Are you saying that Linux *should* have a
tutorial?

Linux has always been the geek OS. And the directions have always been
written in Geek for Geeks.

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  David