Windows is easier to install than Linux

[hm_murdock]

Because you don't have to know about /dev/hda or swap partitions. You don't have to know about X11 config files or about configuring CUPS or about networks.

You don't need to know about compiliing stuff, or about how to use apt-get.

And most of all...

PEOPLE WILL HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM! They won't piss at you and yell 'RTFM, YOU FUCKING NEWB!"

Truth.

[billy_gates]

what the fuck is up with linux needing 3 partitions
what the hell
No other OS needs 3, even BSD doesn't need 3.

[Xeen]

quote:Windows is easier to install than Linux

I don't think anyone has ever said Windows is harder to install than Linux. I know I'd never say that because its not true. But one reason Linux is a bit more difficult to install is because it offers so much more choice and control than Windows does.

Also remember that most Linux distros do have an automatic installation option which does everything by itself without annoying the user.

[hm_murdock]

Immaterial.

[hm_murdock]

btw

RTFM... NEWB!!

[WMD]

quote:Originally posted by jeffberg: Mac Capitalist:
what the fuck is up with linux needing 3 partitions

It doesn't.  It can go on two.  Heck, one, but that's never used.

And Jimmy, you don't need to know about X11 config and stuff like that anymore.

[ March 09, 2004: Message edited by: WMD ]

[Meshuggener]

Hmm.. Small price to pay for peace of mind if you ask me.  Took me forever to get comfortable with using Slackware, but now I couldn't live without it.  The noob distros are a piece of cake to install though.

Windows works better with a seperate swap (I can't remember what MS calls a swap) partition too you know, works better.  I also don't want to lose stuff in my home directory if I want to install a different or newer distro, so having a seperate /home partition is just time-saving   .

[restin256]

You can get help on Linux, you just need to know where to go. To use a computer you need to be able to find the "support forums" link on LinuxISO, where you most likely downloaded Linux. That easy.

[skyman8081]

let me sum up all the Linux help forums,

wait for it... wait for it.

"RTFM n00b!"

there.  that is the only "Tech Support" offered by the helpful linux community.

ammendum, reading documentation is the first mistake of application design.  the user interface NEEDS to be intuitive, consistent and logical

The application should "just work" without having to dig through man-pages

[ March 10, 2004: Message edited by: root@localhost / BOB ]

[hm_murdock]

hey restin,

RTFM, NOOB!!!!!!1111111LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Refalm]

quote:root@localhost / BOB: there.  that is the only "Tech Support" offered by the helpful linux community.

Red Hat and United Linux offers helpdesk support through the telephone.

And the guys at http://www.openopen.org/ and http://www.newtolinux.org.uk/ will never "RTFM" you  

[Xeen]

As if MS tech support was any better. I've actually dealt with them before. When you call them, first you'll have to spend at least 40 minutes on hold. Then they'll make you give them your name, address, computer information, and Windows serial number. Then if you tell them you're installing Windows non-default enviornent (dual boot, non C partition, on a PC with Linux, etc...) they'll tell you to fuck off because they only provide tech support "recommended setups" (AKA one OS on one PC on the default partition).

[Meshuggener]

linuxquestions.org has some pretty friendly people there that have always helped me out.  If you ask a question nicely and give enough info for them to go off of, then it doesn't make sense that they'd bitch at you for it.  Don't ask stupid questions.

[Ron]

M$ has quite an interesting eula ( or whatever they call it). To get tech support you have to allow m$ to do whatever they want to your pc, read whatever they want, and make whatever changes they want. That's ok isn't it?

[worker201]

Hate to say it, but Linux isn't really for people who don't know how to read!

http://www.tldp.org/

But if anyone needs help, just ask.  I don't know where JJ has been getting his Linux advice, but it ain't anywhere I have been.