Paul Howarth wrote:
Robin Laing wrote:
> I will agree with this. The one thing that is required for many "NEW"
> users is the GUI and a configured yum.conf file.
FC3 *does* come with a configured yum.conf file, complete with pointer
to a mirrorlist so that everyone's not trying to download everything
from
download.fedora.redhat.com.
I meant to include other repos such as freshrpms etc. They could be
commented out but still there. Of course I haven't tried FC3 yet as I
haven't had the time. Xmas project?
> A new user file with an icon on the desktop would also be a great
idea
> with common answers such as how to get mp3 and DVD's to play on Fedora.
Wouldn't that mean an official endorsement of one of the "unofficial"
repos?
Is it an endorsement or an explanation? Last I heard, there is
nothing illegal about talking about how to do something. This is
something that I will have to think about.
> It is common for
> people to keep asking the same quesitions within the lists.
True; given though that so many people can't be bothered to read the
release notes, which are prominently advertised by anaconda during the
install/upgrade process, I suspect the same questions would continue to
be asked.
For many new users, the release notes are more techno-babble. They
wouldn't understand it. Of course, many experienced users don't read
it either. It is like a man asking for directions or using a map. It
just isn't Macho.
Even a link on the desktop to the faq and release notes and
documentation project would be a great start. It gives people a place
to start.
Paul.
I look at a common denominator in dealing with computer problems and
explaining things. How easy would it be for my mother-in-law to
understand and do. I work with some very brilliant people but I have
been dumbfounded as to the simple things that they cannot do or
understand. I have seen a person with multiple phd's sit at an
electric typewriter and complain that it didn't work. It was turned off.
--
Robin Laing