<html> <head> <meta content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> On 12/11/2011 02:58 PM, Charlie Kravetz wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:20111211065840.1aebd1a7@teamcharliesangels.com" type="cite"> <pre wrap="">-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:33:59 +0100 Brian <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:brian.collins@alice.it"><brian.collins@alice.it></a> wrote: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Maybe Ubuntu/Xubuntu/Linux-in-general should consider developing one version for a longer period, rather than making so many new distros. It seems like there are always new distros coming out, before the old ones have even been perfected. This would, imo, also encourage Windows users to try Linux, when they see stable versions that aren't changing every month. We know that people want something they can use "out of the box," and Linux can certianly do that and more. But people shy away from it all when they are always hearing about "bugs" and "fixes" and "updates." So go slower, make more "solid" distros. Linux is here to stay. So let's make it more friendly to the new kids on the block (as we all were at one time or another). Just my opinion.. Brian </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""> <snip> </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">it's mostly about forethought. like not top posting because it makes following the conversation difficult and cumbersome. regards, jr. </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""> Please do not top post. Mailing list etiquette is given in [1]. To top post replying to a person who already advised that it is bad etiquette seems like an insult to all the mailing list users. If you are interested in a long term support, why not use those releases designated as LTS, which have three years of support. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJO5LcQAAoJEFNEIRz9dxbA5n4IAIZIpXB2K11Fi6fXbZvnE64u lISqRXzeFH3/L31aPsrwh9b7AngUwI81uHPoiNvXuWu6Ocm3mZaHirl8ZYbTSMC0 BIwwDLaapbEXnCKgTnHCvDSrc7iL883J1FI3A67oLsyo3ykO2zyOTCmmM8nBlDK5 7QikuLrhtdjSbctqDOvUu/O7NQ7mYEims99GeKXBDfrca1HX9/VIlRfI/iDn49yk omZosqTw+NvWE2Jl7QWQ7ZU1cPNjalewVYHZh3x1shgOxU/DTm5v3P91FvJrxnDu Ym4TQXVDPG7jTHE7D410dFZrJqtbKKYeC05ILjoTBYXLpA8YHgq/PXrPr3UHGbA= =7tCT -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- </pre> </blockquote> Sorry everyone; I changed the composition settings on my webmail client. Anyway, I agree that LTS distros are the best suggestion, especially for people who don't want a lot of hang-ups, just an OS that's open source and that works. I think many Windows users shy away from Linux for fear they'll have problems. And in fact, many distros do have small bugs that can become big bugs if you need the PC for work, deadlines, etc. Personally, I enjoy trying new distros. Every now and then I install a new Linux version to see how it performs. But not everyone has that curiosity and the free time to learn to use them. Brian </body> </html>