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Ben Goodger wrote: > On 16/09/06, *Tom Brough* <tombrough@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > <mailto:tombrough@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > > I think the most important thing is not to project a "view" that > we are > an apathetic community. > > > > > Betamax predates me, but I'm aware that it was better. However, it > seems the general public didn't feel this, so it was squashed by VHS. > Linux is technically better, and most people think it's difficult to > use. They are partially correct, as all computer software is difficult > to use unless one is prepared to learn. I am amazed by the number of > people who denounce Linux as a difficult OS/kernel because it's > different to Windows, totally ignoring the fact that it took them > years to learn to use Windows which is apparently so much easier to use. > Well if you are concerned about this issue then perhaps you need an "educational" event to set them straight on the matter..... something like say SFD for example ? Tom. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html