> Subject: Re: Some thoughts for the future > > --- ". m a r c o s a u g u s t o" > <chadchadartigmail> wrote: > > > AfteAfterall > > "In a world without walls and fences, who needs > > windows and gates?" > > > > don't know wro wrote that.. but rocks > > > > -- > > fedora-list mailing list > > fedora-list@redhredhat > > To unsuunsubscribe > httphttpww.wwwhredhat/mailman/listlistinfoora-list > > > You do! Otherwise there would be less/no motivation > to improve Linux. Non-Tech users still have a very > hard time with it. My Dad tried it and gave up... :-( > [Tim Holmes] Yes!! I agree -- I cannot imagine trying to switch our teachers or students here at the school over to linux, even if all the needed apps did run (like our gradebook and school management software) Linux is a great operating system for tech types and servers, but it is not ready yet (notice I said YET) for general user / home user desktops. Yes, there are some cases where limited use can work (email / websurfing etc). I am going to begin the process this year of SLOWLY introducing our students to it -- I am planning to set up a linux box (probably ubuntu) with Open office etc on it and they will have to do at least one project/ paper etc on it as part of their grade. TIM
