as a former fedora core 3 user who returned to mac, here is my take....linux is a really cool os that is usable as long as everything installs off the rpm or disc correctly the 1st time. if i had to install from source (i.e. that tar.bgz BS) i was sunk. i rate myself as an average user of average ability, but if i couldn't ever figure it out i doubt my mother and/or grandparents could. i think i represent the type of users linux needs for widespread adoption.
i gave up on linux when i went wireless and FC3 did not support my wireless card (d-link dwl g510). i believe linux can become a widespread OS if it can be more user friendly but it is obviously not there yet.
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Micro$oft produce a compatible non proprietary protocol? Well, I guess we can always dream.
wish Apple would make a 14.1 inch macbook. 13' is just a little too small for me.
interesting that he refuses to put it on his ranch because they are too UGLY.
as a former fedora core 3 user who returned to mac, here is my take....linux is a really cool os that is usable as long as everything installs off the rpm or disc correctly the 1st time. if i had to install from source (i.e. that tar.bgz BS) i was sunk. i rate myself as an average user of average ability, but if i couldn't ever figure it out i doubt my mother and/or grandparents could. i think i represent the type of users linux needs for widespread adoption. i gave up on linux when i went wireless and FC3 did not support my wireless card (d-link dwl g510). i believe linux can become a widespread OS if it can be more user friendly but it is obviously not there yet.
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