On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:21:57 +0000, matthew871 wrote:

> Is "gnu" really pronounced "guh-noo"? Doesn't anyone else find this
> like really really gay?
> I want to get into Linux, but it's just so nerdy. Thanks in advance.

Sure, it should be pronounced 'new', but then your standard response to a
question would probably end up being "new - that's spelled g-n-u" - it's
easier this way, trust me.

If it's 'so nerdy' that's your call. FYI, we're running linux on nine
computers at the local library for the public access internet stations. So
far no one has complained (after a year and a half) and everyone has
adapted quite easily. Initial install and configuration can be slightly
daunting, but that's primarily because it's a little different. IMHO,
Linux is usually easier to install - you don't need to muck with all the
'driver disks'. Once it's set, software is certainly easier to install -
just fire up the GUI package management utility, search for what you want,
click 'select' and click 'install' - does not get much easier than that.


>
> ps. I am *not* a troll -- I just spent $66 on Slack 12. But... I *am*
> a Gnome. I prefer it to KDE! Even with its stupid, blurry-ass fonts.
> Still all the graphical window managers I've seen look really dumb,
> and I prefer the Win98 / XP Classic look so much more, because it
> seems serious and business-like.

Hey - if you're satisfied - stick with it. IMHO you'd probably be better
off with Ubuntu - which Canonical will happily send you for free. It's a
little more 'refined' and 'MS-like'.