Re: annoyance outline
Jeff Thompson <[email protected]>
| Newsgroups | gmane.linux.usability.annoyances |
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Ridgeway, Alan wrote: >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. > or the distrobution search on linux.org or linuxiso.org Not complete lists but good resources helping newbies choose distros. > >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 > > >_______________________________________________ >annoyances mailing list >[email protected] >http://michelangelo.renaissoft.com/mailman/listinfo/annoyances > > >