matt,
I don't think the "good old days" of linux will ever go away.
What I see is this:
there will be 2 setup types in linux;
	1. the standard (or dummies) setup that takes care of
	   most of the tasks and,
	2. the expert interface that will allow for a lot of challange
	   in the setup and even the ability to edit and configure services
	   in an unusual manner.

as for friendliness, I find linux a lot more friendly to my needs that
windows
(owing in part to the fact that adaptive software is a lot less
expensive and
easier to setup).

Technomage Hawke
 
Matt Alexander wrote:
> 
> One of the big complaints about Linux is that it's still too difficult for
> the "average Joe" to use.  Each day it seems like Linux makes a huge
> number of improvements in many areas, and it's quite possible that "Linux"
> (which of course is a rather vague term as I'm using it and really
> encompasses much more software than just the kernel) will eventually
> become easy enough for Grandma to use and will also have all the driver
> support, etc., that it needs to be quickly setup without any hassles.
> It's also possible that the administration of Linux will become almost
> brainless with Wizards to accomplish any task.
> 
> So my question to those on this list is, will you still find it
> interesting to use Linux?  Or will all the challenge and glory of the good
> ol' days be gone, enough so that you move on to something else?  Or do you
> just use Linux because of the freedom involved?
> 
> Just curious...
> ~M
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