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Re: [LUG] first computer

 

On 25/06/10 09:14, James Fidell wrote:
On 25/06/10 08:59, Roland Tarver wrote:

I think you should be harsh and start him off with a really low
spec'ed computer - command line only. haha!

Just think - what a total guru he will grow up to be! hahaha!

Some of us still think that the major advantage of a GUI is that
it allows you to run lots of concurrent command line sessions :)

James


Oh I dunno, screen does a pretty good job of it.

Although I guess for the uber geek, basic install of X on a high resolution monitor with lots of X-term windows all running screen.

Rob


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