[gobolinux-users] user-friendly Gobolinux

[Paul Dann]

Hi Rex,

  Thanks for the reply; it's nice to know that someone else sees the
need for some of these features :)  It looks like there might not be
much reaction on the mailing list, and I think it could get difficult to
follow, so I started a topic on the forum.  How about moving it there?

http://forum.gobolinux.org/discussion/25

Paul


Rex Teague wrote:
> Paul et al
>
> On Friday 22 June 2007 21:00, Paul Dann wrote:
>   
>>   Whilst searching for info on Listener I accidentally stumbled
>> across a
>>
>> post from "kenneth marken" in 2005:
>>     
>>> here is a blog or something that was posted on osnews the other
>>> day. while the first page is stock "whats wrong with linux" filler,
>>> the next couple of pages are interesting, mostly when he gets to
>>> talking about mounting /home as a database file system.
>>>
>>> http://akaimbatman.blogspot.com/2005/06/linux-desktop-distribution-
>>> of-future_15.html
>>>       
> [...] 
>
> I'm new here and hesitant to play, your carefully crafted post has 
> elicited little response! Pity because the usability of Llinux on the 
> desktop is a weakness that I would dearly like seeing addressed.
>
> After due consideration I went cold turkey on M$ Windows eighteen months 
> ago and currently I'm using Mepis 6.5. Because of quibbles with Mepis I 
> keep experimenting and I have tried GoBoLinux 014 - didn't get it 
> running - and 013 - got it going after endless hassles but two 
> unsuccessful attempts to add software meant I gave it away!! Too nerdy 
> for me.
>
> Two promises of GoBoLinux particularly appeal, the simplified file 
> system and the tarball software installation logic. I'm here to monitor 
> progress and keenly barrack for an improved experience in say another 
> twelve months.
>
> My background is Mechanical Engineering, designing and building 
> machines - no programming experience except some elementary stuff 
> whilst homeschooling with the kids. I have definite ideas on usability,
>
> Batman's paper rings true for me on several scores, I haven't fully 
> absorbed his wider view. Before discussing some of his points and your 
> post, I'll test the water here by forwarding a few posts I sent to the 
> local LUG email list six months ago. The reception there was a nerdy 
> zilch, what will it be here!?  8-))
>
> Cheers... Rex  (in New Zealand)
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