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> Roy Schestowitz stated in post 2001897.Lt9SDvczpP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on 7/6/11
> 7:46 AM:
>
> ...
>>>>> Roy Schestowitz stated in post 2639826.aPT4EfDdHj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on
>>>>> 7/5/11 11:18 PM:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Introducing Update Packs in Linux Mint Debian
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>>> | One of the strong points of Linux Mint Debian is the fact that itÂs a
>>>>>> rolling
>>>>>> | distribution. Users enjoy a continuous flow of updates coming from the
>>>>>> repositories,
>>>>>> | which keeps their system up to date without the need to upgrade to
>>>>>> | newer
>>>>>> releases
>>>>>> | or to go through the hassle of reinstalling the operating system. When
>>>>>> | the
>>>>>> updates
>>>>>> | are significant and affect large or sensitive parts of the system, some
>>>>>> experience
>>>>>> | is needed from the user. The new updates might ask you something youÂre
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> | familiar with, some post-configuration might be required for things to
>>>>>> work
>>>>>> | as they did, and if you make a mistake and you donÂt have the knowledge
>>>>>> | to
>>>>>> fix
>>>>>> | things up, you might very well end up with a partly or completely
>>>>>> broken
>>>>>> system.
>>>>>> `----
>>>>>
>>>>> Yuck... there goes the idea it is a good distro for general users. Really
>>>>> -
>>>>> for Mint that is a surprise.
>>>>
>>>> You seem to have incomprehension when it comes to choice. Should we ban
>>>> screws and
>>>> bolts because they might promote DIY?
>>>
>>> What? Really... where the heck did that come from? Maybe you misread my
>>> comments?
>>
>> I see... it's the "confused troll" now.
>
> So you were just confused? Not sure I follow - or are you trying to turn
> things around and call me a "troll"? Whatever... let's get back to the
> point and away from your name calling - whether you meant yourself or me (or
> someone else?)
>
> You posted info about how Mint, an OS which sells itself on being easy to
> use and reliable, is now moving to a model where users without the knowledge
> to "fix things" ...
False.
> may very well end up with a "partially or completely broken
> system". I noted the weakness of this - and how (if true) this is a
> surprise on *Mint*, given its focus on greater usability.
You do not understand Mint flavour and it shows.
> You responded with irrelevant comments about choice and how you felt this
> showed some lack of understanding on my part (though you have yet to say
> what you think I have failed to understand). You then went off into la-la
> land and suggested banning screws and bolts... a bizarre comment that does
> not even work as a weak analogy, assuming you meant it that way (though,
> frankly, who knows).
>
> I asked if maybe you misread my comments - note I did not accuse you of any
> wrongdoing nor call you any names. And you responded with a comment about
> some "confused troll", presumably suggesting you thought that was me even
> though the data would indicate that would better fit you (which is not to
> say I think your lack of understanding was a trolling move - just said it
> fit you better, not that your term was a good fit for either of us).
>
> So, again: what the heck? What lack of understanding about choice did you
> mean? It really makes no sense in the context of my comments.
No, you meant what I thought you meant. You need to learn how Mint is developed.
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