[Gllug] Whinge

[Dylan]

On Monday 03 September 2001 10:40, you wrote:
> On Friday, 31 Aug 2001, Dylan wrote:
> >I'm a novice, myself - I have heard of Debian because I read about Linux
> >before swapping over. I tried it, it crashed on first boot after install
> > on one machine, and left me at a command line on the other - very
> > encouraging.
>
> Well, yes, a command line would be very encouraging. Hint; X is
> optional - and if you think you need it to do anything at all, you are
> not part of the technically literate audience for Debian.
>

Actually, I grew up on CPM-type machines and Acorn BBC's so it wasn't a 
horrific concept - but I had no information as to what commands might be 
available. A 'readme' on the install media would have helped, but I didn't 
know how to find it. No option to wiew it during install and no suggestion as 
to how to view it after, either.

I am technically literate, but initially restricted by my background (I have 
always considered Win... inferior, and have never liked Seattle, but 
alternatives have only recently made the effort, learning curve etc. 
worthwhile.)

> >You should be spreading your 'wisdom',
>
> You'll find that the people whinging are also people who provide
> answers to technical questions - and don't quote upside down Outlook
> style, to boot.

I'm sure they do, and I would thank them for that. If you can tell me how to 
make the KDE mail client format quotes correctly, I will - because I hate the 
incorrect punctuation. Did someone say W... had NO redeeming features? Seems 
to me Word gets that right straight off.


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