My only reason for the comment about GUI vs. command line is that I want to engage our group in Linux and make sure they see how easy it can be. I think some of the command line is necessary and want to have some of that in there also but I just want to make sure they get a healthy dose of the GUI to see they can make it work form there. If I am fortunate enough to get four or five volunteers and most talk about the GUI and some get more under the hood with the command line that is great. I do want to try and learn and understand some of that also. I just don't want it overbearing at the beginning as I try and draw people into Linux. Regretably much of the TCLUG general meetings and mail list is above my understaning. I want to try and use this forum to educate and promote for the average user. I think it would be good for TC/PC and I think it might draw in TCLUG people like myself to help fill a void. The bottom line is further promotion of Linux. -----Original Message----- From: tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Phil Mendelsohn Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 10:49 PM To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org Subject: Re: [TCLUG] Linux trainers wanted (SIG Leader) On Sat, Dec 15, 2001 at 08:25:08PM -0600, Terry Houle wrote: > To not discourage our group it would be best just to use GUI and not > the command line to scare people off. Sorry, but I just lost all interest. There's no more reason to stay away from the command line than there is to stay away from GUIs entirely. It's a little like teaching people to drive, but not to make left turns, since 3 rights will do fine and are easier. You might look for people that can make it interesting, though.