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Posted: Aug. 26 2005,23:48 QUOTE
A little off topic, but I just love Linux people.  They say "It wasnt too hard" and then have a five page description on how to get something running.  You talk with a Window$ person and when they say "It wasnt too hard" they talk about putting the CD in the drive and expecting it to automagically work.

 This isnt a slam on Linux people, I did tech support and totally appriciate the desire to dig into the inner workings and get it working.  I just find it funny.
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Posted: Aug. 28 2005,03:19 QUOTE
Not to over generalize, but:

linux person = actually LIKES to play with the computer and learn "how it works" or better yet "why it works that way"

windows person = likes to use the computer for play

It's kinda like how some people like to work on cars and drive a stick shift, while others enjoy the mere fact that the car can take them where they wish to travel.

Both perspectives have their appeal, and I think that both approaches are valid for the intended audience :)
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Posted: Aug. 28 2005,07:36 QUOTE
And the thing about a "stick shift" is that you can get it to respond exactly how you want it to! :D

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Posted: Aug. 28 2005,14:15 QUOTE
I have used the "stick shift/automatic" analogy to explain "Linux/Windows" to people.  They both do the same thing, and can get you there, it is just different ways to do it.  Most non technical people can relate to cars better.

BTW I drive a stick, and am learning Linux...
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Posted: Aug. 28 2005,15:58 QUOTE
If anyone is intersted iin an actual XFCE 4.2.2 UCI or DSL please checkout:

http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin....hl=xfce

And let me know...
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