"I'm already finding things I really like about the Linux environment. One of them--oddly, given my setup woes--is the amount of control I have. It looks like I could change pretty much anything I might ever want to change, once I learn where everything is and how it works. That's also the biggest drawback: this Linux system is still way too complex. But it's working, and I'm looking forward to learning more. Just as soon as I learn how to change the screen resolution, that is. So far, this isn't nearly as bad as my worst Windows Me experience. Just different. "
I can relate! I had very similar experience with Mandrake 8.2 as far as the video is concerned. And.... I still don't have sound or my Palm working yet, but yes.... I have to agree Linux is a bit complex for even the most seasoned Windows vetern.
You'll gain a bit of a new appreciation for all the baggage the Windows carries around after coming up against the myriad of choices instantly prsented to you by Linux. Still...I think we're looking at something that will progressively change to become more main stream over time and who eventually become a viable alternative desktop OS for the common user. For now, though I'd only recommend Linux to the user who's either extremely adventurous or bored with Windows and patient enough to endure scenerios as described in this article.
