> Sorry, Roy, I just think you are wrong. I think you read what
> you wanted into his reply. I am sure I am doing the same. That
> said, I would NEVER recommend Arch to a new user. Would I recommend
> Arch later? Absolutely. Again, walk before you run or better
> stated: ready, aim, fire, not ready, fire, aim. There is enough to
> get used to in Linux using Ubuntu or Mint first. Suggesting the user
> would be better suited to go to Arch or Slackware first is an
> excellent way to get the new user to convert back to Windows and
> say, "Linux is just too hard to learn."
>
> Loyal
>
You know back in 95 it was all difficult but somehow we managed to survive. Or more likely you don't! I have to admit I do learn a lot with the more automated newer flashier distros out there today.
I learn things like lipstick on pigs does not in fact make pigs any more attractive to us real pig lovers. Quite the opposite in fact.
The Linux way is fire, fire, fire, then forward observers send back bug reports, if any live through the ordeal. Trial by release.
Maybe you should think long and hard about all your misconceptions relating to Linux and evaluate if it is the right OS for you? Your warm and fuzzy candyland ain't what Linux is all about. Go buy a Mac if that is what you're after. I have been hearing a lot of good things about that Windows 7 stuff lately too...
Linux is too hard to learn all of it, has been since about the first time Linus accepted a patch, and it is getting harder everyday too!
Now if you'll excuse me I need a custom kernel for my new machine here. And no it ain't easy!
export CONCURRENCY_LEVEL=4
$ time fakeroot make-kpkg --initrd --revision=3:giga.1.0 kernel_image
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real 19m19.001s
user 63m6.617s
sys 5m41.477s
Thats right, we bad!
Paul
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