While reading replies to my recent questions posed to debian-users, I was once again reminded of why I chose and continue to choose to be a part of the Debian community. In a period of less than 24 hours I received help and advice from others, many located in other parts of the world. I wish I could find this level of dedication and helpfulness in the business world.
I would like to offer my gratitude to all those involved in the development of Debian for creating a fine distribution of the Linux kernel and GNU software---it is truly a pleasure to use especially when upgrading. I've learned a great deal about Linux and computers in general in the process of installing and using the Slackware distribution and now the Debian distribution. I've always enjoyed discovering how `things' work and running Linux and GNU software has opened the door to how operating systems and software work. At the present time, I use the system mainly to access the Internet and do some occasional text and image processing. Heck, I probably spend the same amount of time maintaining the system as I do using it and usually enjoy every minute of it---well, almost every minute. :) There's something about Debian, Linux and the `free' software concept that's almost spiritual in its nature---something about uplifting the human spirit. Oh well, I might be venturing into the twilight zone here but all I know is that the Debian Project is something to be cherished. Hopefully in the near future I'll be able to contribute and give something back. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Lovison [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***************************************************************************** "Are we free agents who seek to learn about the universe, or are we a means by which the universe seeks to learn about itself?" Timothy Ferris -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
