[aklug] Re: What should I consider before doing an install?

From: Thomison, Lee <ThomisonL@muni.org>
Date: Thu Jun 30 2011 - 09:53:06 AKDT

> Guess the days of "Linux is perfect for running on older machines" is
> over. Does that mean we've arrived? =20

More like derailed.

Gconf (if it looks like a registry and quacks like a registry...)
Upstart
Network Manager
compiz
Whatever the majors (Yes ubuntu, I'm looking at you) are using to envelope =
grub.

And those are just the grumbles I can think of off the top of my head.

I want a 'quit trying to help me' button.

Fortunately, being linux, there are kiss alternatives (arch comes to mind).
Unfortunately, being linux, Managers only want to use distros that they rec=
all seeing something about in the Wall Street Journal.

But that's a whole 'nother rant.

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