The future of linux

[noah at concord.org (Noah Fields)]

Derek I think you are right, the real issue is probably installing /
upgrading applications. This tends to be the real baga-boo on all systems
though, not just linux.

The RedHat installation process is easy enough compared to win. But what
happens when the system gets out of wack?  I personally think RPM is all
fine and good, but the upgrade option only seems to work without a hitch
about 25% of the time.  What linux really needs is an idiot proof software
installer /  upgrader / fixer-uper.  Clearly RPM could be a good starting
point. 

Note that windows users quite often hose their systems, and that Mom might
not be able to restore her system to usability without a very painful call
to some tech support service.  We need to be better than that, don't we?


On 31 Jan 2000, Derek Atkins wrote:
> 
> As for maintainence of the machine.. what happens if the machine
> crashes?  Linux isn't quite as user-friendly in terms of coming
> back online.

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