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> Roy Schestowitz stated in post 1770486.xvfdyTQepK@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on 7/6/11
> 8:26 AM:
>
>
>>>>>>>> ,----[ 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.
>
> The quote - the one you provided - is still there.
Irrelevant to the whole picture.
>>> 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.
>
> <http://www.linuxmint.com/about.php>
>
> You vs. the LinuxMint website... hmmmm, who to believe?
Out of context again.
>>> 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.
>
> Again: no explanation of your comments and more implied accusations.
>
> Not a very good showing from you.
So don't bother arguing. But you do.
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