> On Thu, Apr 11, 2002, Dvir Volk wrote about "RE: KDE 3.0 Instelation":
> > i mean, the way i see it - kde is all about bringing ease of use to
> > Linux. and it does that, but just AFTER you install it.
> >
> > for, let's say, an advanced newbie, upgrading will be possible but
> > annoying, if not difficult.
>
> Newbies should not care about upgrading individual packages. They would
> just get the latest distribution (e.g., Redhat is released every 6 months)
> and install/upgrade it. Upgrading redhat is an almost trivial operation:
> you still the CD-ROM in, choose "upgrade", and it automatically upgrades
> all the packages you already had (adding new stuff that you'll need) -
> it's an almost foolproof, newbie-friendly operation.
>
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>
1.
It can be argued whether newbies should not care about upgrading
individual packages:
1.1 Fixing security holes is important. In some cases Newbies might be
more
vulnerable then other users.
1.2 When they need to use beta software, where each release might add
important features. Mozilla might be a good example.
1,3 When they want to use hardware that is supported only by newer
packages.
I believe that one of Linux disadvantages is more problematic
hardware
support.
1.4 Upgrading individual Debian packages is not that hard. Does RH that
much different?
2.
Having them wait for the latest distro means:
2.1 To some extent this denies them from one of Linux greatest
advantages:
obtaining software quickly and with only their Internet connectivity
cost.
2.2 Making them look for CDs, which are sometimes not easily obtainable
and/or sometimes cost quite a lot here in Israel.
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