FE> > I would like to make it almost trivial for a user to install a FE> > package, i.e. click in a hypertext help/wizard window and it FE> > will install what is required for functionality set "X".
I couldn't agree with you more Fred. I thoroughly enjoy Linux, but I found it hard to get into. I am slightly above an average user having spent 10 years on mainframes, some assembler, some C++ and the last 5 years supporting Windows installations..... There does seem to be a tendency within the Unix community that if it isn't a bit difficult to do or use then we must have done something wrong <g> I would support in anyway that I am capable in providing some sort of easy front end to Linux to widen it's appeal. I am particularly interested in seeing something available for charities to use as a stable, cheap and therefore cost-effective way of providing file and printer services, mail and Internet access to support their work. However at the present, with it's rather dense interface I cannot see that being viable. I realise the value of the infinite configurability that the infinite number of configuration files gives you, but it is almost impossible (as well as daunting) for an inexperienced user to work out what to tweak and how. I would also consider that the help system needs to be looked at quite seriously. I believe that there are packages out there that make them more user friendly, but there must be a better way to provide help than man pages and the less command? I think that Linux has a great deal to offer to those who want a good solid OS with a wide range of applications. AFAIK it doesn't have anything like Exchange or Notes supported on it, but I suspect that the number of organisations needing that sort of application within my area of interest are rather limited. Ian W Karachi, Pakistan email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
