Ron Johnson said: > > Why do people keep saying this? > > Even on 5yo h/w, re-sizable xterms and virtual desktops are 1000x more > flexible than 25x80 consoles. > > And you get the best of both worlds: curses + GUI...
to force the user to adjust to the command line. this is very important if they are really interested in linux and not get sidetracked by fancy GUI tools. I know at least for myself I learned an immense amount when using the console compared to X, now that I have mastered much of the command line stuff, using X is fine, as all i use are a few apps(mostly terminals). But in my experience training people to use linux, and helping people(in person), they gravitate towards the graphical interfaces, and fear the command line. Over the years I have trained/taught about 3 dozen people, so it's not a whole lot, but thats my experience. if they just want to *use* linux(or *bsd or *nix in general) and not to *learn* it, its not as important. nate -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
