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Automatix Kicks Ubuntu into Gear

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the anything-to-soften-the-blow dept.

With the growing amount of talk on the usability of Linux for beginners, there have been quite a few people who have mentioned a script called "Automatix" for Ubuntu as a means of easing the average joe into a life of Linux. Linux.com's (a Slashdot sister site) Tina Gasperson takes a closer look at Automatix and how it could help soften the blow of a Linux switch, at least in the short term. From the article: "Automatix lives up to its reputation. It's worth any time and small frustration it might take to get through the script. And it's even worth that 'over-the-shoulder' time you might spend with a new Linux user to walk them through it. I don't see any reason why a beginner would not be delighted with Ubuntu after a magic touch from Automatix."

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  1. Resolve, but no solution by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  2. Re:Ubuntu by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You must be new here.

    All slashdot folks substitute then for than and than for then.

  3. Re:Not just for newbies by AeroIllini · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I contest this is a very handy tool for anyone that wants to setup multi-media, web browsing, plugins and more.

    I think the word you're looking for is attest.

    contest
    attest

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  4. Re:Have you really looked at what it does? by munkt0n · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ..and he uses a pic of Kurt Kobain as his avatar. anyone that aspires to be a suicidal junkie must have issues.