__/ [ BearItAll ] on Friday 16 June 2006 11:24 \__
> ragnathor@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> < snip />
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>> 3. very customizable desktop. I'm using GNOME and love the
>> customizability (shortcuts, fonts, etc)
>> 4. installation came with nearly every piece of software I need
>> 5. free
>> 6. no spyware/viruses
>>
>> The only annoyances I've had so far are the difficulty and changing my
>> mouse and touchpad settings (multiple buttons on my mouse), and power
>> settings. I'm sure these things will only improve however, and overall
>> they are very small complaints compared to the huge advantages.
>
> Welcome to Linux.
>
> Don't worry about those couple of problems you mentioned. Best to ignore
> those for now as they wont cause a problem. Instead take time to find your
> way around the system, make use of the applications that you want to use.
> It helps a great deal to do a Linux Tutorial, just select one of the online
> ones that suites your style.
>
> Excuse me while I drag Roy out the room a second. I like Roy's post and
> don't mean anything malicious, its just an area I disagree with him in.
>
> You don't need to try Kde at all. Your gnome can do everything, but it is
> also a cleaner environment, less clutter to get in your way.
I respect that view. GNOME is indeed less cluttered, whereas KDE may *not* be
the ideal choice for everyone. It very much depends on one's working habits
and applications of choice, too. And with DE's come habits, as well as
certain habits that are being discouraged and pushed away...
Best wishes,
Roy
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