[plug] Newbie Guide - The beginning

[Arie Hol]

On 28 Jan 2005 at 19:43, rpowersau at gmail.com wrote:

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> I guess my point in the end is that you only get out of something what
> you put into it. If you're coming to linux to be spoon fed happy
> meals, you might as well keep paying you're ms tax and stick with
> windoze. Bill will be quite happy to smile as he takes your money. 
> :-)
> 
> If you want to learn linux and interact with a good community, or even
> get into a good flame war or two, stay here and enjoy.
> 
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Fair comment perhaps ?

Most new comers haven't got anything to "PUT IN" except for their curiosity, enthusiasm and the 
courage to come forward. But I guess that the comments quoted above deals with most newcomers 
before they can say "Gee thanks".

Most new users don't want to be spoon fed - if so they would STAY WITH WINDOWS and not even bother 
to make enquiries about LINUX.

Most of them do want to learn about Linux and interact with a good community - but it doesn't 
always happen - they don't all get a chance to get beyond their initial inquiry.

Newcomers only need one "bad" reaction or experience  with an "experienced" user and it taints 
their entire perception of Linux.

I thought P.L.U.G was a "users" group, and not an elitist, professionals, guru, geek, phreak (take 
your pick) group 

Maybe the above mentioned types are in the wrong club , maybe they should join S.L.I.P.W.A (sorry 
if I spelt it wrong).

Whatever advantages Linux may offer to the "world" it all pales into insignificance due the 
attitudes that prevail with the current hierarchy of people who purportedly could be the best 
ambassadors for Linux. 

The future of Linux is in no doubt. 

But if ordinary people at home cannot get the help and guidance that they seek and need from the 
Linux community, then they will keep on feeding the parasitic juggernaut we know as Microsoft.

Perhaps the Linux elitists, professionals, gurus, geeks, phreaks (whatever) are woried about losing 
their status as more newbies and lusers take up the cause for and with Linux.

Most new comers just want to switch on their computers and do what they like to do everyday and get 
on with their lives, instead of dealing with the hassles they get - whether it's on Windows, Linux, 
OS2, or even DOS.

All the above adds weight to the comments I made in my last post.

No offence intended.

Regards Arie
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