On Tue, 2002-10-01 at 23:57, nate wrote: > Russell said: > > Rick wrote: > > > Start off simple. Just get console apps working first, then install > > > console doesn't get enough exposure. nowadays most anyone cares > about is getting X running with their KDE3 or GNOME2. kinda sad, > the console offers a lot of power, I remember back when I used > slackware I spent most of my time at the console, things are > so responsive! It's great being able to swap terminals with a touch
Why do people keep saying this? Even on 5yo h/w, re-sizable xterms and virtual desktops are 1000x more flexible than 25x80 consoles. And you get the best of both worlds: curses + GUI... -- +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Ron Johnson, Jr. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | | Jefferson, LA USA http://members.cox.net/ron.l.johnson | | | | "What other evidence do you have that they are terrorists, | | other than that they trained in these camps?" | | 17-Sep-2002 Katie Couric to an FBI agent regarding the 5 | | men arrested near Buffalo NY | +------------------------------------------------------------+ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
