Re: [OS:N:] newbie

[Etienne Goyer <etienne goyer linuxquebec com>]

Bill Kendrick wrote:
> Based on what I heard about Windows at a Linux user group meeting I attended
> last night, that's _way_ different from the Windows experience, where you
> can't even install a compiler to do software development if you have the
> so-called "Home Edition" of the XP Operating System.  (That seems so
> arbitrary and stupid... but, I'm used to the free- and open-ness of Linux,
> I guess...?)

The only limitation I know about XP Home Edition is that it can't join a 
domain (Active Directory or NT4 domain).  Maybe Visual Studio will 
refuse to install on HE, but then I can't see how it could prevent the 
user from installing MinGW or some other [F|f]ree compiler.

> > I suggest you look for some help to get you started.  I would first look 
> > for a LUG (Linux User Group) in your area and ask on their mailing list 
> > or show up at one of their meeting.
>
> Also, there are some big LUGs in the world, and noone usually cares where
> you're from when you subscribe to their lists. :^)

What I was suggesting is more along the line of getting real, meatspace 
help.  There's plenty of ressource on the Internet indeed, but nothing 
beat interacting with someone in person to get started.

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