A computer that works

On Sun, 2003-11-09 at 00:18, Craig Brooksby wrote:
> > Face it - most people just want to use a computer
> > that works - they aren't interested in the economics,
> > politics unless/until they are forced to.
>
> 1) Can't back up my files -- image creation chokes on symbolic links.
> 2) Unable to get my palm pilot to sync since moving to Linux.
> 3) (Forget my digital camera)
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Yeah. There are things I agree with and things I don't. Linux is still
not quite to the point that Windows is as far as ease of use. It can be
a viable OS for people who know quite a bit about computers and enjoy
learning more. And it can work for those who have to be reminded twice
a year how it is they delete a file in Windows (not making that up).
But for the vast middle ground, Linus can be harder to use than Windows
and that holds it back.

It needs more point and click wizards to help install new hardware for
the masses that don't understand much of anything but really need a
computer.

But Linux still has a lot going for it. I have had apps crash, but
never (in two years use) the system crash. I love updating stuff
without 20 minutes of re-booting. I love being able to go through my
e-mail with out being worried about updating my virus checker first. I
love having 4 desktops.

Both have OS's have strong and weak points. But thankfully, picking an
OS is not like picking a religion. You can use both Linux and Windows
for the things they do best. Just don't look to either OS to make your
life easy and smooth and solve all your problems. Thats what religion
is for.

Devin