1) A panel to add/remove packages that only includes the major software, could hide smaller install packages, or gave friendly names like Adobe Acrobat instead of the technical name. Simply put, a separate package manager designed for newbies.
2) Even more useful would be a web based install program. By this I mean that you could click on a link and it would install the software for you. No going to command line, no hunting around in KPackage... Just click Install and it installs. (Yes, I'm basically just describing Click'N'Run, but without the $99 and something that anyone could post on any site.)
Yes, this could be used to install viruses/etc. But you could just as easily link an RPM packaged with a virus or backdoor with a newbie's explanation of how to install it.
Lindows has a good idea with Click'N'Run. It would make things a lot easier for new users. The $99 charge wouldn't even be so vile if the CDs didn't come stripped to the bone.
Installing software is still nasty for newbies. And remember, corporations are FULL of newbies. Corporations are also the ones who'll make Linux profitable in the end. Something to consider.
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Posted by: Tzephtan on July 13, 2002 12:22 AMThere are two parts to this suggestion:
1) A panel to add/remove packages that only includes the major software, could hide smaller install packages, or gave friendly names like Adobe Acrobat instead of the technical name. Simply put, a separate package manager designed for newbies.
2) Even more useful would be a web based install program. By this I mean that you could click on a link and it would install the software for you. No going to command line, no hunting around in KPackage... Just click Install and it installs. (Yes, I'm basically just describing Click'N'Run, but without the $99 and something that anyone could post on any site.)
Yes, this could be used to install viruses/etc. But you could just as easily link an RPM packaged with a virus or backdoor with a newbie's explanation of how to install it.
Lindows has a good idea with Click'N'Run. It would make things a lot easier for new users. The $99 charge wouldn't even be so vile if the CDs didn't come stripped to the bone.
Installing software is still nasty for newbies. And remember, corporations are FULL of newbies. Corporations are also the ones who'll make Linux profitable in the end. Something to consider.
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