I recently had email conversations with the author of Password Manager (http://passwordmanager.sourceforge.net/) and Dag Wieers and I would like to say a few things. When I came to Linux from Windows two years ago, I had no idea that I would be so impressed and so driven to help total strangers. Since installing my very first distro, Fedora Core 1, I have had very few problems with Linux and Fedora. The problems I did have were quickly and easily solved with the help of experienced folks who wanted only to help. I have also been impressed with the type of people whom I have had the honour of working with. I have since been involved with several F/OS software projects, including writing the documentation for Password manager. The feeling of being needed and involved is without description. Red Hat has done a remarkable job with Fedora Core. Fedora Core is the first operating system that I have found that appears to be written just for me. The F/OS software authors are, in my opinion, extremely knowledgable and helpful. I have recently learned how to build my own RPM's and I could not have done it without the software authors' help and guidance. Then, there is the matter of support. While Microsoft may have its tech support, it pales in comparison to the FedoraForum. I came to fedoraforum, not for help, but just to "browse" and I quickly realised that this forum was extremely valuable. I can post a problem and have tons of good and knowledgeable folks give help and advice. The amazing thing is, none of these people get paid for what they do, as far as I know. All of this has driven me to want to help others with Linux-related things. Now I understand why these folks do what they do. So, to the folks who create the distros and apps; to the folks who give help and support all of whom ask nothing in return... there are no words to express my gratitude to you. You all are amazing folks and I hope that I can grow to your level someday. Windows is a collection of software assembled for the sole purpose of generating revenue for a corporation. Linus is more than just an operating system; it is a community of people helping people... can't put a price on that. Now I understand why Linux exists... and why, in my opinion, it will become the leading OS in the future. -greatscot (aka Ian MacGregor) An extremely happy camper
