Comments on: Linux Is Supposed To Be Easy?

By: Lars

Lars — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:56:00 +0000

Hi,I have a list of search words that I would like to combine with another list in order to se were (with what combination) I find the most hits/non hits. How do I do that with help of any of the bigger search engines??

Lars.

By: Anjanesh

Anjanesh — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:18:44 +0000

Take for example FileZilla – same source code for Windows, Linux (& Mac).

But it looks much neater in Windows and hence easier to navigate. Look at the distance (pixel-wise) between 2 folders (tree view, FileZilla) – its lesser in Windows and more in Ubuntu(GNMOE). Its neater, much more fine-grained in Windows and hence easier to navigate – lesser mouse movement.

You might find this to be a bit extreme, but this is reason why the ordinary person can use Windows instead of GNOME/KDE.

Im very much in favour of Linux – but only if one accepts to use shell/terminal. I will not recommend Linux to any graphic designer.

By: Akshay Sulakhe

Akshay Sulakhe — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:05:50 +0000

@ Ajanesh
No i seriously dont think so…Linux has matured enough to become an alternative 2 atleast M$…forget others…And there are many GUI-desktop apps which i also use…also u dont have 2 face trouble…and as we know these days mosy of the applications are directly connected to net…right???

By: Anjanesh

Anjanesh — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:39:44 +0000

Im making the transition to Ubuntu 8.04 these days but I still use my WinXP PC for production.

While linux is becoming easier to use with better GUI and all, Windows still has far better lead when it comes to graphical environment. Linux rocks for server requirements but GUI navigation is much better in Windows. The rendering is much neater in Windows when compared to Linux.

For a web-based app to be run on the browser, Linux is the ideal solution. But for a GUI desktop-app, its better done in Win32/MFC/.NET etc.

By: Kneo

Kneo — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:40:36 +0000

Nice article, lots of good referencies, thank you.

By: fXsTar

fXsTar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:32:56 +0000

great article

By: ricc

ricc — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:05:07 +0000

Great Vivek,
You are like Dronacharya and I am Eklavya. Without ever meeting you, we are learning a lot from you.

You inspire many like me to master *nix.

By: root

root — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:55:12 +0000

“Don’t try to replace Windows desktop with Linux desktop.” That’s right. Don’t try – just do it. Years ago I said I will not use DOS. I will not use MS software. Simple. Enjoy the future of your knowledge by understanding that investing your time learning about open source software is much better than some commercial software.

Bryan’s point is spot on. It’s not really about learning curve as much as it is about habit. I had to code something in VB. I can’t even remember how to comment in VB anymore.

By: Ramesh | The Geek Stuff

Ramesh | The Geek Stuff — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:36:55 +0000

Vivek,

I’m a very seasoned and experienced Linux System Administrator and I still enjoyed reading this article, as I’ve seen lot of Junior Sys Admin making the mistakes that you’ve pointed out in this article.

In my opinion LINUX IS EASY, if you are very analytical and if you know exactly what you are doing.

Ramesh
The Geek Stuff

By: Bash

Bash — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:44:58 +0000

What nonsense!

Everyone knows that Windows is infinitely easier to use… http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/microsoft/archives/141821.asp

By: kwik

kwik — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:28:07 +0000

You have my admiration for this superb article.

By: Bhet

Bhet — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:13:51 +0000

I agree with Bryan, newcomers in the field of OS has to be patient in learning to use the new environment. I’m also new to Linux but I take it easy in my learning curve. Additionally, some Linux distros are very much like the Windows environment most of us are used to. Though there are things/items/apps/commands that are not Windows-like but with the same functionality. Just kepp a steady learning curve and everything will fall into place as it should be.

By: saroj

saroj — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:33:20 +0000

Past four years i am managing Linux Server as internet gateway. But still i struggled a lot to do for basic things in linux. Still the same fear for touching linux box what i had four years ago.

Your article made me a new idea as how to make me to familiar with linux. At least today onwards I will follow what ever points you mentioned here.

This article shows clearly Your Great experience in this linux field.

Keep it up and share this type of basic experience and help people like me

Thank you very much

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:03:52 +0000

You know, sometimes I have to work with windows at work and I’ve forgotten how to do alot. People have a hard time with linux because they’ve become set in their ways as to how an os should work and what should be where. Just imagine having used linux all your life and then start using windows….you’d be completely lost. Needless to say, I’ve been pretty frustated since having to use windows recently. In addition to all your points, newcomers really just need patience and the willingness to learn something new.