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Re: Addition to FAQ
On Mon, 20 May 1996, Eli Algranti wrote:
> to popularity is that, let's face it, nobody 'needs' Linux. There
> are very few fields in personal computing for which Linux is more
> uniquely suitable than other, simpler to use, operating systems,
Hmm... thats not so true - I CAN do anything I do with Linux with any
other operating system, but it will COST plenty of dollars to do that,
or I'll have to steal software. I do not know another personal
computer OS that comes with so many goodies - from Lisp to a GUI, all
for free.
As for 'User Friendlines' - as you pointed out, it is a blessing for
the simple user who doesn't know (or care to know) nothing about
computers, but can become a real pain in the neck for power-users.
It sort of reminds me of the 'Hitch Hiker Guide to the Galaxy' doors
and elevators which goes: "thank you for making a simple elevator so
happy" every time you use them... remember those? ;-)
(__) Gilad Ben-Yossef
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