annoyance outline

Hi All

Thanks for showing us the outline.


1.4 What are all of these distributions? 
You might want to put a link to http://www.distrowatch.com.
This gives the reader a chance to see there are hundres of distros
each with it's own spin/function/use.

1.5 What to expect from Linux 
Another great idea. Many hear how great Linux is. But you the person
is from a Windows background, they have a different expectation then
a native UNIX person. 

5.1 Linux equivalents to Windows programs 
How about Linux equivalents to Windows features.

Example:
In Windows NT/Win2K/Win2003, I can stop and start a serivce either by using the GUI
Service panel or by issuing a "Net Start" and a "Net Stop".
In Linux the concept is different.
kill -HUP `path/to/pid/service.pid`

Hence the feature is the same, the approach is different. Until a Windows person
understands it, it is usually anoying to them.

Another example is Linux is very script driven. Hence Windows has various startup
directories/registry entries/Serivce pannel. Linux has RC scripts. Again once a Windows
finds this annoying until they understand it.

5.4 Common Add-ons 
5.4.1 Getting Java to work 
5.4.2 Getting MP3s to work 
5.4.3 Watching Videos (DVDs, QT) 5.4.4 Listening to streaming broadcasts 
5.4.5 Instant Messaging 
5.4.6 Reading, Creating PDFs 

CD burners are also still annoying in many distros until you understand how to resolve the issue.

8.1 Alternatives to MS Exchange Solution 

Include a comparison of features. Example many solution allow Outlook to view mail,
but do not support the Outlook Calendars.

8.4 Setting up IPsec
Be sure to cover key exchange issues. 

Thanks
Alan