...a group of mostly quasi-computer-literate people...
I think the author, without knowing, was testing the LITE version with these type of users in mind. There is this big push to get Linux ready for anyone to use.
On the plus side of a "Windows" like UI you'll have more people adopt Linux more quickly if the learning curve is shortened. A UI or Desktop Environment that does this will help the adoption of Linux as a desktop alternative to Windows.
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Re:User friendly? You misinterpret the word.
Posted by: WillsterV on April 30, 2003 03:56 AMI think the author, without knowing, was testing the LITE version with these type of users in mind. There is this big push to get Linux ready for anyone to use.
On the plus side of a "Windows" like UI you'll have more people adopt Linux more quickly if the learning curve is shortened. A UI or Desktop Environment that does this will help the adoption of Linux as a desktop alternative to Windows.
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