[arachne] Re: D*** BasicLinux

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On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:59:01 -0500 (EST), ewalt@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> You really need to address the Basic Linux mailing list. Lots of people
> are using it sucessfully. Tell them your problems. Ranting and raving
> here will do you no good.

I have addressed my problems to that list. And I have received
some MUCH more useful advice than "just delete it and start
again".

But people here keep sending me messages with suggestions and
questions that I feel I should reply to.

> Linux is not simple. It's hard to learn because of it's complexity.
> Being your own system administrator is what they call a "non-trivial"
> task.

And the documentation that comes with the thing is virtually
non-existent. Even "man" and "info" don't work.

> If I have time over the holidays I'll try a download and install myself.

May I suggest that you go into it with an open mind, and ignore
everything you have ever learned about it before.... hmmmm....
that's is almost imposible to do, I know, but it is the only way
you would be able to appreciate the problems a new user faces.

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