hi all!
just a word of thanks!
I am still getting my head round the software and hardware issues (a lot of them probably caused by me)
totallymaxed I think you nailed it with your appraisal on the fact that all of the individual projects are massive!
asterix alone is a beast to learn especially if you are not familiar with the concepts it encompasses!
the problem (I think) is a lot of people watch the video.. never having even seen Linux before
they are used to windows and the fact the hardware compatibility is greater
and get one hell of a culture shock!
I think there is not enough emphasis placed on how critical the hardware is to the out of box experience
and what you are getting yourself into if you stray to far!
one last point..
the "out of the box" thing (at the moment) seems unlikely to work outside of the US
and I don't think think the "average european" has got their head round that yet
as to the community.. and developers..
I think they all do an ASTOUNDING job!
you all go out of your way to help and make people feel welcome!
and LinuxMCE itself is astounding!
I just wish there where a few more UK developers to ad some UK specific stuff!
as a relative newbe to Linux.. I am at times finding some of the things I am having to do (and some decisions too) hard going!
but the expierence is greatly rewarding when you finally get things right!
I still have a long way to go..
and an awfull lot to learn!
some people seem to learn Linux instinctivly I have been using M$ since dos 3.2
I am finding some concepts "difficult" or "challenging" lol!
god alone knows how the developers and others ever learned enough to actually program!
I am just beggining to understand shell scripts (a tiny bit)
so guys and galls all I can say is a sincere "thank you" for all the work you all do and all those sleepless nights!
I will continue to try and learn..
and to try and get others to try Linux in general!
thats the best I can do in return for the endless work of all the people who make these projects a reality
thanks..
Gazzzman