[Wolves] Another reason why Linux struggles to become mainstream......?

[David Goodwin]

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> I do agree with referring people to Google, most of the time.  It
> does, after all, foster a spirit of self reliance and independence. 
> However, there is a potential future problem with this.  Google
> references a lot of mail lists and forums.  If, after a period of time
> has passed, a lot of people have been referred to Google rather than
> the referrer answering the question - if they are capable of course -
> then there will simply be no Google references.
> 
> All we'll be left with is the list of adverts on the right hand side
> of the page and references to the original Google search looping back
> to suggestions to Google for it.


I agree. Which is why I try and document new/interesting things I've 
discovered/do on my blog - in the hope that it enhances the collective 
knowledge. It's at least rewarding when you find your own page when 
doing a Google search.

David.

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