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To: Poser

BTW on the kernal update most Linux distros have a graphical indicator when there is an update than needs to be installed you just click it, give the root password and the install starts..


43 posted on 11/23/2005 8:46:48 AM PST by N3WBI3 (If SCO wants to go fishing they should buy a permit and find a lake like the rest of us..)
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To: N3WBI3

"BTW on the kernal update most Linux distros have a graphical indicator when there is an update than needs to be installed you just click it, give the root password and the install starts.."

Bingo. My Fedora box has been telling me to update for 6 months, but since I have no idea what Yum is and I don't feel like reading a couple of books to figure it out, I won't update.

You have hit upon the exact reason Linux isn't ready for prime time. It is a good alternate operating system for computer nerds with time on their hands. For the rest of the world (about 99.99% of computer users), it is an absurd idea that they would find it useful.

If it doesn't run Word, they won't use it. If it doesn't patch itself automatically, they don't have the skills to maintain it.

Servers? Sure. Desktop? Not going to happen.

I do love the Mahjong.


45 posted on 11/23/2005 8:53:50 AM PST by Poser (Willing to fight for oil)
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To: N3WBI3
most Linux distros have a graphical indicator when there is an update than needs to be installed you just click it, give the root password and the install starts

I simply don't believe you. "Most Linux distros" would mean well over 150 versions have this feature which I don't believe is the case. More likely is you making things up again that fit into your Linux propagana agenda.

50 posted on 11/23/2005 9:30:07 AM PST by Golden Eagle
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