orb9220
August 2nd, 2006, 12:54 AM
I have noticed the same issues over and over for getting up and running in Ubuntu.
and finding that new persons to linux have the same attitudes as they had towards windows.
This will not work and will only end up in frustration. Why because user's have become
lazy in the use of good computer practices and maintenance of their system's. And having
windows Do everything for them.
Now before you get all defensive and tell me I am being to hard think about it.
Windows has taken away your ability to have it your way. The cost has been that you
do not have control or say on what applications do to your system. Now if you want to
continue to be lazy and not read and learn about linux then maybe you should stick with
windows.
I am not being harsh just a realist that people want to be able to use their system without
becoming a programmer or script kiddie to config their system. Well the truth is that is
probably going to get better but never disappear all together. Linux was never intended
for the masses because of the High Level of customization and security on a low level.
Now for the attitudes adjustments that I had to make to make my experience with linux
enjoyable.
1) Come to understand what HD's and partitions are, Not just enough to get this damn
distro to install. You must get a grasp of how and what is hd0 and a primary versus
a logical and difference's. To understand that even tho I installed linux on 2nd HD I
still have to have the grub on the first hd to boot. Understanding will go a long way
to solving frustration.
2) TERMINAL ! or term YES you will have to learn and use. There will be no exceptions
you will sooner or later have to use it. So start Now.
3) Forums and Google learn how to search first. Stop being lazy expect everyone else to do
your footwork. Over half of new questions I find in doing a forum search. The people
here are great to help and hold your hand but,don't expect them to spoon feed you too.
Use the stickies at the top they are there for a reason.
4) Learn the File system get to know what and where things go. If you right click a package
in synaptic and select properties it will show you where things will be installed.
5) Backup! did I already say it Backup. This will save your system and all installed apps
settings. Unless of course you can't be bothered with it. Then don't expect the people
here in the forums to be concerned with helping you save your system if it was not
important to you before the disaster.
6) And most of all SLOW down the faster you hurry the more likely for problems.
Take the time to read the docs and grasp the concepts before attempting.
Now I am no linux Guru I have been converted to linux for 2-3 weeks. I notice a lot of my
problems stemmed from my attitude shaped by windows mentality. I had to change them
or say to hell with it and go back to windows. I chose to stay and haven't looked back.
I hope you are not angered by this post. If you are then ask yourself why and I assure you
the problem was not me.
and finding that new persons to linux have the same attitudes as they had towards windows.
This will not work and will only end up in frustration. Why because user's have become
lazy in the use of good computer practices and maintenance of their system's. And having
windows Do everything for them.
Now before you get all defensive and tell me I am being to hard think about it.
Windows has taken away your ability to have it your way. The cost has been that you
do not have control or say on what applications do to your system. Now if you want to
continue to be lazy and not read and learn about linux then maybe you should stick with
windows.
I am not being harsh just a realist that people want to be able to use their system without
becoming a programmer or script kiddie to config their system. Well the truth is that is
probably going to get better but never disappear all together. Linux was never intended
for the masses because of the High Level of customization and security on a low level.
Now for the attitudes adjustments that I had to make to make my experience with linux
enjoyable.
1) Come to understand what HD's and partitions are, Not just enough to get this damn
distro to install. You must get a grasp of how and what is hd0 and a primary versus
a logical and difference's. To understand that even tho I installed linux on 2nd HD I
still have to have the grub on the first hd to boot. Understanding will go a long way
to solving frustration.
2) TERMINAL ! or term YES you will have to learn and use. There will be no exceptions
you will sooner or later have to use it. So start Now.
3) Forums and Google learn how to search first. Stop being lazy expect everyone else to do
your footwork. Over half of new questions I find in doing a forum search. The people
here are great to help and hold your hand but,don't expect them to spoon feed you too.
Use the stickies at the top they are there for a reason.
4) Learn the File system get to know what and where things go. If you right click a package
in synaptic and select properties it will show you where things will be installed.
5) Backup! did I already say it Backup. This will save your system and all installed apps
settings. Unless of course you can't be bothered with it. Then don't expect the people
here in the forums to be concerned with helping you save your system if it was not
important to you before the disaster.
6) And most of all SLOW down the faster you hurry the more likely for problems.
Take the time to read the docs and grasp the concepts before attempting.
Now I am no linux Guru I have been converted to linux for 2-3 weeks. I notice a lot of my
problems stemmed from my attitude shaped by windows mentality. I had to change them
or say to hell with it and go back to windows. I chose to stay and haven't looked back.
I hope you are not angered by this post. If you are then ask yourself why and I assure you
the problem was not me.