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Rhia Knowles wrote: > Yeah mint is the one I will be showing newbies. Since it installs all the > codecs as standard, can run most wifi dongles automatically, and is set up > exactly like windows with only one panel and a menu button where a windows > user expects it, its about the easiest going. > > Just explain about synaptic being a database of programs that are guaranteed > to work, and that it installs em automatically, and its a go. > > Why complicate matters more then necessary? > > >> Linux is great. I'll convert anyone convertible to it. But as for >> spreading the gospel (a nasty metaphor for those as atheistic as >> myself), well you should probably use holy books the convertee can read >> without spending years in a seminary. >> >> > Yeah im with you on the Gospel thing. Why make it a religion rather then a > choice? > > Oh dear. As the original poster I just used that phrase without meaning any suggestion of religion. Just meant spread the word, pass on knowledge, whatever phrase you like. I didn't occur to me that anyone would see it as 'nasty'. If anyone has some suggestions for a better way of saying it for future use I will be grateful. Neil -- 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