It's all a matter of perspective
OK so I'm an "old" guy (over 40) so I have a different perspective. I learned by basics on command line systems and saw Windows come to the market. I use both and can say that I find each useful and productive.
The fact is Linux IS NOT WINDOWS! It is closer to UNIX which IS NOT WINDOWS. You can't think of things in a Windows perspective when using a Linux OS. It would be like assuming a motorcycle and a car are exactly the same. They do the same function. Each is different looking and operates in a different way, so why be confused when you discover they are assembled differently and have unique requirements? If I follow CreativeBlue's line of reasoning I should expect a car to have a chain drive and a clutch and if it doesn't, it is deficient and unfriendly.
Ask a UNIX dude about a registry hack and I bet you get a blank stare. These ideas and constructs simply don?t exist in his environment. You cannot simply say something like ?Linux is stupid and difficult to use because it?s not what I understand.? I do understand your frustration. I really do but you need to take the time to gain the same level of understanding of Linux that you have of Windows.
Read a basic book about Linux. Really read it? not just refer to it after you cobble an OS onto a box and start hacking at it. There are things to understand, just like with Windows. Find someone you can ask questions of to help you find out how to do what you are trying to accomplish. It may turn out Linux is not the best choice for your goals. Who knows?
If you have any specific questions I would be very happy to answer them. Just send me an email and I can help.
Jim (jbayer at springcm dot com)
