[ale] Let's Party!

[Jeff Lightner]

Even as a confirmed UNIX/Linux fan I'll have to call shenanigans on that
assertion.  There's many a forum post devoted to things that do NOT
"just work" on Linux installations.  

Linux' strengths are 
1)  It is free.
2)  It allows a user much more control. 

However, there IS a learning curve involved in getting up to speed with
Linux which is why so many who can't stand MicroSloth still use it. 

Those of us who use Linux don't like bloat in the kernel but those who
are trying to install it for the first time really hate it when simple
things like the CD they booted from isn't found after the kernel takes
over or that they can get all the way through an install only to see a
"no bootable media found" message on their hard drive boot.   Not to
mention all the issues with configuring displays and modems (especially
wireless ones).  

The latter two issues are the ones I see newbies complain about most
often but the former two are real killers.   Some newbies will try
multiple distributions and may hit upon one that works but many people
will just give it up as a bad idea.


-----Original Message-----
From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
Geoffrey
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 8:26 AM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!
Subject: Re: [ale] Let's Party!

Richard Bronosky wrote:
> No, actually, an installfest is quite different. The video
> specifically tells you to install days in advance. The windows 7
> launch party is a propagandafest. An installfest is an open and honest
> introduction to the Linux experience.

You are correct.  The difference is, Windows needs some advance effort 
to make sure things go smooth.  Linux installs just work. ;)

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin
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