[Tfug] ubuntu (troll?)

[Malcolm Schmerl]

Andrew Ayre wrote:
> Saying:
>
> "Because such simplicity is abhorent to many techies, I really doubt 
> linux is going anywhere. It is a lost cause."
>
> Is either a statement with no basic research and understanding, or is a 
> statement designed to make people irritated (i.e. trolling).
>
> Which is it?
>
> Andy
>
> sitkaa at email.arizona.edu wrote:
>   
>> I don't consider myself a troll. actually, if you knew me, you would thik that
>> is funny. That you see my feedback as trolling only exemplifies my 
>> point: there
>> is a bridgable divide between the technically inclined and the not-so. It is unlikely that this bridge will ever be more than a footbridge swaying in the
>> wind simply because techies couldn't give a hoot about making linux simple.
>>     
If you didn't have such a negative attitude, you'd probably find all the 
help you need to set up a Linux system. I've helped people with 
absolutely zero tech skills and they couldn't be happier. The Linux 
distro I'm most familiar with is Ubuntu and at this point, it would be 
hard to make it much simpler. True, it has its differences from Windows, 
but more difficult? I don't think so. Some time, just try to figure out 
a blue screen problem with Windows. That would make you appreciate Linux 
stability.
>> I agree I could take some courses so I could figure out to use the operating
>> system. All I really want to do is use the computer for simple things like
>> office stuff
Openoffice.org works just as well as MS office for almost everything and 
the price is certainly right. I comes with Ubuntu, and you don't need a 
course to use it.
>> , connecting to the internet
No problem unless you're using a telephone line, then you'll need to get 
an external modem. Firefox is a perfectly good browser and, as Jim 
mentioned, malware is no longer a problem.
>> , organizing and storing files, and
>> maybe listening to some internet-based music.
I made an enviable sound system with my Ubuntu system. All my CDs are on 
the harddrive. Right now I'm listening to a wonderful internet music 
station, www.pandorasbox.com. I also have handpicked playlists of 75 
songs created at www.projectplaylist.com.
>>  Does taking a class at Pima
>> College (it is cheaper then the University) seem like an awful lot of work to
>> anyone besides me? I not, then I suppose I am a troll.
>>
>>
>> Grrrrrrr!
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>     
>>> you people can't grasp
>>> just how
>>> stupid and lazy I am.
You said it, not me.