Re: Caldera Vs RH5

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From: Gavin Haslett
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 00:00

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I agree that for some the Win95-alike interface that greets RH5 users is
somewhat of a surprise, and a questionable move. However, there is a
logic of sorts in there. 99% of people going to RH5 are going to be
coming from a Windows 95 environment... or use one at work. Seeing a
familiar (or semi-familiar) desktop when you start up is the perfect way
to get people to use your OS who are unfamiliar with it. If they feel
more comfortable then they'll stay and learn... and as they learn they
can learn to replace their window-manager with something more efficient.

Personally I think it's a damn fine idea... but I feel that some more
choice is in order. How about it RedHat? What about bundling KDE with
RH5.1 and giving them the option of using that instead? Again, it's not
perfect, but it's a good starting point for those who are unfamiliar
with UNIX... and if they're comfortable they will stay. Besides, KDE
"feels" similar to Win98 IMHO.

FYI I use WindowMaker... easily my favourite WM to date :)
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Gavin Haslett
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Subject: Re: Caldera Vs RH5
Date: 1998/05/14
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