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Stephan Rose <nospam@spammer.com> wrote in
news:CeydncpTEMK1Y4XanZ2dnUVZ8qPinZ2d@giganews.com: 

> On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:13:20 +0100, dennis@home wrote:
> 
>> "Rick" <none@nomail.com> wrote in message
>> news:13hd1p0q7uk3u6d@news.supernews.com...
>>> On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:12:58 +0100, dennis@home wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Rick" <none@nomail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:13hctdt2i2nmaa5@news.supernews.com...
>>>>
>>>> 8<
>>>>
>>>>> Linux does not tend to delete users data.
>>>>
>>>> This thread is about Linux deleting a users data.
>>>>
>>>> 8<
>>>
>>> Linux didn't delete the user's data.. by itself. The user
>>> explicitly told the installer to wipe out the data.
>> 
>> Yes we all know that.
>> What is being disscussed is if the warning messages are
>> suitable for the intended target users as he didn't
>> understand. If Linux is intended for people that are
>> computer literate then they are OK and most such users 
>> will only make the odd mistake and will have backupos
>> anyway. If Linux is going to be installable by the
>> majority of users then I don't think the messages or
>> install routine are much good. 
> 
> Well then, you are saying that Linux is no good for the
> majority of users because the installer is no good, right?
> Because they can't install it right?
> 
> Well I suppose I can see how much more detailed the windows
> partition step is. 
> 
> http://hevnikov.com/img/061223-install-vista.png
> 
> Really descriptive!! The majority of users are REALLY going
> to know what's going on here! I mean seriously, it couldn't
> be more clear. 
> 
> And look!!! The warning message!!
> 
> http://www.zdnet.com.au/shared/images/insight/vista/11-vista
> .jpg 
> 
> Wait a moment? Microsoft is using the word DATA?!?!
> 
> So if I now go by your rules which you are applying to the
> Linux installer, the windows installer (by your rules) is
> equally unsuitable for the masses. Which if I continue to
> go by your rules, makes installing Windows equally
> unsuitable for the masses. 
> 

The "masses" don't "install" Windows, they buy overpriced brand-
name shit computers with Windows pre-installed and locked in 
with a pact with the dyevyll.

-- 
Waiting for the day when it is illegal to use anything but Vista 
on any computer in the world.