charlie.corder
Well-Known Member
Greetings everyone,
The changes I am talking about are some of the ones that have happened to Linux since Sept. 1999.
I have been reading a book about what it was like switching over to Debian Linux from Windows 20 + years ago.
I have come to the conclusion that if I still had to install Linux the way they describe in the book, I would not be a Linux user today.
As I read, I try to analyze what changes have been made since then.
Almost everything has changed - for the better, I might add.
Switching from Windows to Linux today, in 2022, 'is a piece of cake' as the old saying goes.
If installation of Linux was the same today as it was then, I probably would not be a Linux devotee.
I am surely glad that all those changes have taken place.
Obtaining, installing and using Linux today is an absolute pleasure, even for us non-geeky people.
Contrary to the opinion of those who think that you must be able to use the terminal in order to get anything done in Linux;
my opinion is that to start with there is no need for anyone to be able to use the terminal in order to use Linux. With that being said,
I do believe that a person will eventually want to use the terminal, not because it is a 'must', but because they will become interested
in trying out something new and learn about the power of the command line.
My thoughts for today have ended.
Old Geezer, TC
PS - Many thanks to all those who contribute with answers to problems and take excellent care of this forum.
The changes I am talking about are some of the ones that have happened to Linux since Sept. 1999.
I have been reading a book about what it was like switching over to Debian Linux from Windows 20 + years ago.
I have come to the conclusion that if I still had to install Linux the way they describe in the book, I would not be a Linux user today.
As I read, I try to analyze what changes have been made since then.
Almost everything has changed - for the better, I might add.
Switching from Windows to Linux today, in 2022, 'is a piece of cake' as the old saying goes.
If installation of Linux was the same today as it was then, I probably would not be a Linux devotee.
I am surely glad that all those changes have taken place.
Obtaining, installing and using Linux today is an absolute pleasure, even for us non-geeky people.
Contrary to the opinion of those who think that you must be able to use the terminal in order to get anything done in Linux;
my opinion is that to start with there is no need for anyone to be able to use the terminal in order to use Linux. With that being said,
I do believe that a person will eventually want to use the terminal, not because it is a 'must', but because they will become interested
in trying out something new and learn about the power of the command line.
My thoughts for today have ended.
Old Geezer, TC
PS - Many thanks to all those who contribute with answers to problems and take excellent care of this forum.