Who am I?
I am a software developer/database developer living in the North East of Scotland. I work primarily in the Oil/Gas sector and I am currently developing a Hydrocarbon allocation system.
My first computer was a Sinclair ZX spectrum which I was given as a Christmas present at the age of 10. I learned how to write games using Spectrum Basic.
My next computer was a Commodore Amiga 600. On this computer I learned how to write Turbo C.
I am very nostalgic about old computers and games consoles and I have built up quite a collection including an Atari 2600, Spectrum 48k and +2, Commodore Amiga 500, 500+, 600 and 1200s, a Sega Megadrive/MegaCD, Sega Dreamcast and Sony Playstation 1. I love playing classic games. My favourite game of all time is still Manic Miner but honourable mentions go out to Sensible Soccer, Road Rash, Cannon Fodder and Nighttrap.
At college I did a HND in Computer Science and I have worked for a number of large companies and I have developed a number of large systems including Unit Trust Dealing Systems and Financial applications.
Most of my working life has been in Windows but I have had a number of years exposure to UNIX.
I use LINUX at home and have been Windows free at home since 2006. I am not an expert. I am someone who has a good general technical knowledge and a solid development background.
So what is this blog about?
This blog is written by an average LINUX user for average LINUX users. I do not intend to review the more difficult to use LINUX operating systems because I don't expect the average LINUX user to want to use them.
what the hell does this sentence mean?
ReplyDelete" I do not intend to review the more difficult to use LINUX operating systems because I don't expect the average LINUX user to want to use them."
for one thats the worst friggin english i've ever read.
and who are you to expect anything from anyone else...
just because you don't want to do anything difficult doesn't mean that the average user won't want to.
The sentence means that I have no intentions of writing reviews about the Linux distributions that are more intense with regards to installations and general use. This blog is about Linux for average computer users.
ReplyDeleteIf you feel that there is a worthwhile article to be written regarding some of the more hardcore Linux distributions then feel free to write a guest article which will be reviewed and posted with no prejudice.
Alternatively if you feel there is a sufficient gap in the Linux world to require more in depth articles about other Linux operating systems not reviewed here then feel free to start a blog of your own and if it is good I will follow it.
If there is a particular Linux distribution that you would like me to review then please leave a comment here, send me a tweet (@everydaylinuxuser) or email me at everydaylinuxuser @ google.com
I, for one, happen to like your confirming what my manicurist was chiding me about during my last session- "you're just too stupid to even consider a real Linux distro, Steven... what's more, those overly technical atrocities can stress you; and everyone knows that stress simply destroys your cuticles... Steven! Are you listening to me?"
ReplyDeleteAll mis-spelled and mis-grammatized sarcasm aside...
I really appreciate your Blog/Reviews, and was wondering what your views/reviews might be on LXPup...? Found it today on Softpedia and thought it was more REAL-desktop-looking than many of the other pups, yet Ubuntu repos... do you think it would make a good primary use distro...
Sincere thanx,
Steven the sub-slime average Linux wannabe newbie who thought your command of the English language was quite refreshing/charming in comparison to Mr. TROLL-A-TRON... :]
I have been to the homepage for LXPup and I like the look of that. I will add it to my schedule and will give it some time in the next week or so.
ReplyDeleteGary,
ReplyDeleteI like your approach to Linux. You may influence more people into using Linux than what is promoted on Geek Linux sites. The newbie is not interested in commands and keyboard shortcuts, they are interested in a simple to manage Linux OS which they can configure themselves with articles just like on your blog.
I have been experimenting with Linux distros since mid nineties and I enjoy using Linux more than Windows. I have switched to mainly using Linux at home 99% of the time. Nothing beats Linux in simplicity, ease of use and security.
I am glad I stumbled upon your site when I was checking out the latest on Puppy Linux.
Quadophile - Moderator @ PC Review UK
www.pcreview.co.uk
Gary, I found your reviews through your post on Dark Duck. I like your reviews and see you have an interest in puppy. I was wondering if you would consider reviewing Linux Saluki, a puppy derivative. I see it as a "better puppy". It is my travel OS on a USB drive.
ReplyDeletePlease don't ask me to do a guest review, I did that for Dark Duck and don't think I did all the well (some brutal comments). I would value your opinion. Jymm
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=saluki