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Re: [News] Ten Things That Linux Beginners 'Unlearn'

Roy Schestowitz wrote:

>  10 Things a new Linux user needs to unlearn
> 
> ,----[ Gist ]
> | 1) Reboots are not SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
> | 2) "It is recommended that you close all apps before proceeding" is a
> | message you will fail to see.
> | 3) You don't need to renew your spyware/spamware and virus checker
> | subscriptions.
> | 4) Linux comes with many, many, many, many applications to do pretty
> | much anything you want to do with a computer.
> | 5) Stop looking for EULA boxes.
> | 6) Autoconfiguration. After you buy that USB drive, or that printer (you
> | did verify that it is Linux compatible), plug it in then start using it.
> | 7) You don't need to try to find the Linux equivalent of "PC Doctor"
> | or whatever you are used to.
> | 8) Defrag.
> | 9) Under the "Start" menu, or Linux equivalent, you will find
> | applications usually (sometimes your vendor makes strange placement
> | choices) grouped in logical terms such as Internet
> | 10) You computer is yours.
> `----

11. Copy and distribute the software as much as you want without the
fear of BSA conspiracy knocking on your door.
Heck, even share it through bittorrent, set up your own ftp server
and allow free download, or modify the source code and redistribute
your own version.

> http:/
mostly-linux.blogspot.com/2006/06/10-things-new-linux-user-needs-to.html


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