On Sun, Dec 16, 2001 at 06:41:14AM -0600, Terry Houle wrote: > 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. And my point is that there are many people who find Windows to be a handicap to getting work done, but can't put their finger on how or why. The reason is because they don't even know what a command line is. To say that you can show them Linux but not a command line for risk of scaring them is to say that you won't risk enlightening them either. As to Mr. Wagner's comment that *my* attitude is somehow responsible for fettering the growth of Linux, that's almost as bass-ackwards. (no offense.) You can't try teach a pig to sing -- it's futile and annoys the pig. Whether Linux or Windows, if someone wants to get a job done and is interested in how, they won't mind learning a new way of thought. If new thought scares them, then they are most likely going to be annoyed pigs. Choosing songs they like better won't make better music. ;) I recommend not limiting your speakers ahead of time, and let your groups work out how comfortable with topics they are as part of discussion. Maybe the time for the command line is not right off at the first meeting, but don't censor it. Cheers, Phil -- "Trying to do something with your life is like sitting down to eat a moose." --Douglas Wood