Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on November 13, 2005 08:24 AM
Yes, and while the 'hacks' are relatively easy, they are still well above the average Windows user. The content of the book is not meant for an average joe computer user, which is why it's rather ridiculous to offer it as a suggested reading for such users. You've either never worked in any type of tech support, or are just a complete moron if you think a book that offers hacks such as setting up emergency web server or file servers are good reading for the average user who doesn't even know what a web server is. Use common sense.
I do and my common sense tells me that your example is wholly unrepresentative. Look what this book begins with:
Chapter 1. Boot Knoppix
1. Boot Knoppix on a Desktop
2. Get Knoppix
3. Use Knoppix Cheat Codes
4. Speak Different Languages
5. Free Your CD to Make Knoppix Run Faster
6. Straighten Out Your X Settings
7. Use Advanced Knoppix Cheat Codes
8. Run Knoppix on a Laptop
9. Explore Expert Mode
Chapter 2. Use Your Knoppix Desktop
10. Explore the Desktop
11. Customize the Desktop Look
12. Get Office Work Done
13. Configure Your Printer
14. Use Peripheral Devices
15. Have Fun and Play Some Games
16. Rock Out with Knoppix Multimedia
17. Connect to the Internet
18. Connect to the Internet with GPRS over Bluetooth
19. Explore the Internet
20. Get Help
Chapter 3. Tweak Your Desktop
21. Create Persistent Knoppix Settings
22. Use Your Linux Desktop Settings
23. Use Your Windows Desktop Settings
24. Make a Kiosk
25. Network Boot Knoppix
26. Develop Applications
27. Use the Knoppix Live Installer
28. Install Nvidia 3D Drivers
29. Live Install Your Own Programs
30. Point-and-Klik to Install Applications
31. Create Your Own Klik Recipe
So much for your idiotic example. BTW - for those interested, the rest of the contents can be found here:
This books take you through the basics, and then allows you to go futher at your own pace, and only if you are interested. It also allows you to overcome many difficult situations and even fix Windows. A newbie's dream come true if you ask me.
Since I have worked for several years, I suppose that makes me a moron. By your logic, at least. Maybe so. But at least I do not need to misrepresent facts or insult those who disagree with me to make my case.
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Posted by: Anonymous Coward on November 13, 2005 08:24 AMI do and my common sense tells me that your example is wholly unrepresentative. Look what this book begins with:
Chapter 1. Boot Knoppix
1. Boot Knoppix on a Desktop
2. Get Knoppix
3. Use Knoppix Cheat Codes
4. Speak Different Languages
5. Free Your CD to Make Knoppix Run Faster
6. Straighten Out Your X Settings
7. Use Advanced Knoppix Cheat Codes
8. Run Knoppix on a Laptop
9. Explore Expert Mode
Chapter 2. Use Your Knoppix Desktop
10. Explore the Desktop
11. Customize the Desktop Look
12. Get Office Work Done
13. Configure Your Printer
14. Use Peripheral Devices
15. Have Fun and Play Some Games
16. Rock Out with Knoppix Multimedia
17. Connect to the Internet
18. Connect to the Internet with GPRS over Bluetooth
19. Explore the Internet
20. Get Help
Chapter 3. Tweak Your Desktop
21. Create Persistent Knoppix Settings
22. Use Your Linux Desktop Settings
23. Use Your Windows Desktop Settings
24. Make a Kiosk
25. Network Boot Knoppix
26. Develop Applications
27. Use the Knoppix Live Installer
28. Install Nvidia 3D Drivers
29. Live Install Your Own Programs
30. Point-and-Klik to Install Applications
31. Create Your Own Klik Recipe
So much for your idiotic example. BTW - for those interested, the rest of the contents can be found here:
<a href="http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/knoppixhks/toc.html" title="oreilly.com">http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/knoppixhks/toc.htm<nobr>l<wbr></nobr> </a oreilly.com>
This books take you through the basics, and then allows you to go futher at your own pace, and only if you are interested. It also allows you to overcome many difficult situations and even fix Windows. A newbie's dream come true if you ask me.
Since I have worked for several years, I suppose that makes me a moron. By your logic, at least. Maybe so. But at least I do not need to misrepresent facts or insult those who disagree with me to make my case.
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