Re: annoyance outline

On Thu, 2003-08-28 at 22:18, 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.
> 
> 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
10 to 1 (office suites, FTP servers, Mail servers.......)
 
> 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`
> 
or /etc/rc.d/<init.d>/{service} <start/stop/restart>

> 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.
> 
How about this for a Linux annoyance after working with Linux for a
while then trying to script  something in windows anemic scripting 
> 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 
Squierlmail, SuSE OX, Lotus Domino......
> 
> Include a comparison of features. Example many solution allow Outlook to view mail,
> but do not support the Outlook Calendars.
> 
v-cards
> 8.4 Setting up IPsec
> Be sure to cover key exchange issues. 
> 
> Thanks
> Alan
>  
> 
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