Date: Mon, 25 Sep 1995 21:49:43 -0600 From: Nate Williams <nate@rocky.sri.MT.net> To: Terry Lambert <terry@lambert.org> Cc: nate@rocky.sri.MT.net (Nate Williams), kelly@fsl.noaa.gov, freebsd-chat@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: ports startup scripts Message-ID: <199509260349.VAA12578@rocky.sri.MT.net> In-Reply-To: <199509260138.SAA06487@phaeton.artisoft.com> References: <199509260055.SAA12300@rocky.sri.MT.net> <199509260138.SAA06487@phaeton.artisoft.com>
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> > Huh? What does the init stuff have to do with the desktop? Sean is > > arguing that by adding the extra complexity to init you aren't buying > > anything for the normal user. His arguement is backed by the fact that > > the average user is competent b/c Unix lost/doesn't have/never > > had/couldn't have/would like to have but didn't stand a chance on the > > desktop. :) > > The argument relies on the fact that a normal user doesn't use the > administrative utilities, but edits the files instead. Sure it is, given what I consider to be a normal user. > An easy argument to make, with no administrative utilities present, but > not a valid one. Until decent administrative utilities are present, it will continue to be a requirement of a 'normal' user. Don't put the cart before the horse. Nate
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