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Neil Bothwick wrote: |
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> On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:05:18 +0000, Guanqun Lu wrote: |
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>> We can't expect that all the Gentoo users should be a linux geek first, |
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>> and then have a try on Gentoo linux sytem. |
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> Why not? Gentoo is aimed at more experienced users, Linux novices are |
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> already amply catered for by other distros. I would never recommend |
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> Gentoo to a new Linux user, in the same way that I wouldn't recommend |
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> a Ferrari to a learner driver. |
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> Anyway, you need to use other distros first to truly appreciate Gentoo :) |
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Well said. I used Mandrake for a while before switching to Gentoo. |
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Gentoo for someone new to Linux is doable but not recommended. |
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That said, a graphical installer would not bug me as long as I can do it |
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the command line way. I just like the old way myself. To old to change |
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maybe? :/ |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |
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