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   From: robin_listas@es.invalid   
      
   On 2025-12-23 12:19, Farley Flud wrote:   
   > On Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:49:21 -0500, c186282 wrote:   
   >   
   >>   
   >>     Well, glad YOU have the time, energy and talent ......   
   >>   
   >>     Most of us have other things to do during a day.   
   >>   
   >>     The 'distro default' usually ain't so bad - and   
   >>     takes minutes, rather than days/weeks, to get   
   >>     working.   
   >>   
   >   
   > You have the wrong attitude.   
   >   
   > GNU/Linux is not just another appliance that is pulled out of   
   > the closet when needed.  GNU/Linux is a whole philosophy and   
   > way of life, and as such it calls out for total user engagement.   
   >   
   > The personal computer, and computers in general, constitute a   
   > technical revolution never before experienced in human culture   
   > and GNU/Linux allows a deep immersion into that revolution.   
   > The GNU/Linux user is constantly learning new things and, ideally,   
   > constantly contributing back to the open source community.   
   >   
   > If all that you desire is a closed box that performs highly   
   > circumscribed tasks then please go to Microslop or Apphole.   
   > Those who choose GNU/Linux should be prepared for a wild,   
   > but ultimately very rewarding, technical adventure.   
   >   
   > Using Microslop/Apphole is like going camping with a giant   
   > Winnebago at a campground with electrical hookups, plumbing,   
   > and even wifi.   
   >   
   > Using GNU/Linux is like roughing it in an expansive wilderness   
   > with nothing but a backpack and compass.   
   >   
   > I'll let you determine which one leads to a better communion   
   > with the wonders of nature.   
      
   Yawn...   
      
   --   
   Cheers, Carlos.   
   ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺;   
      
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