On Dec 13, 2007 11:11 AM, Bob Beck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > If you like the current way it works, you should be able to continue > > > with this system. But what if my mum, who has low computer skill, would > > > like to install a free, functional and secure system? I think the > > > software should help her to make the most accurate choices. Because I > > > think my mum too deserves a reliable operating system. :P > > I disagree. > > A complex interface implies a lot of code. a lot of code > leads to unreliablity, either through bugs or detracting valuable > developer time from more important things > > A simple interface (well designed) imples less code, which leads > to reliability. > > Users who can no invest the effort learn enough to use a simple > interface do not deserve a reliable operating system. They deserve windows, > and they deserve pop up buttong in their browsers that they click ok blindly > for everything. > Agreed.
and as a relatively new user.. and coming from the linux world. I found the openbsd installer to be the SIMPLEST I have ever used. Setting aside disklayout and slicing, I've yet to give OpenBSD to my fellow students and experience problems. ~J
