linuxcaffe; distros and desktops

[David J Patrick]

On Thu, 2004-10-28 at 11:16, Adam Raymond wrote: at 'em, OSXy.
> 
> Why don't you set it up as some kind of leveling system. Start with a
> distro that is closest to windows. Make the users try that out, when
> they are confident enough, get them to move on to a more "linux type"
> distro.

All about freedom of choice. If Ned Noob walks in and selects "linux
user" right away, fabulous ! He'll realize (after making the choice)
that a more familiar interface may have been available and he'll just
have to click around and discover the new way. If Mr and Ms. Mac user
come in, they may never leave the aquafied environment. Same for
Windozers. It's not the size of the desktop, but how you use it !

>  If some users have already tried that distro, but would like
> to try another one, then you have it all set up, and they can free
> ride over to level 2. etc..

At the caffe, distro is only relevent to the admins. Desktop +
decorations and available apps create the user environment.

linux user
Windows user
Mac user

surf/ email
office apps
gaming

for a total of 9 default configs. 
Allow him/her to tweak till they're blue in the face, then save settings
for next time. and you've got choice. 

Want to try out a whole different distro ?
Buy a Knoppix, ubuntu or MandrakeMove CD.

djp

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