Why can't I grasp Linux?

[TwiceOver]

I have been working with computers for quite a while and at times I enjoy a challenge. However every single time I try to mess with it I get frustrated. My main frustration is that everything seems to have a dependancy. Another frustration is that every help document on the web seems to be written by guys that know what they are doing and don't want you to. Its like a club, and the only way to get in is to figure it out for yourself.

I spent 5 hours earlier today trying to get Kopete to work with no luck, it's dependant on one program that I found is dependant on two others.

Lost, don't know if I'll continue with this. My hat is off to those of you that work with it all the time.

 

[Nikamichi]

Why can't I grasp Linux?

Your hands are too small.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Read some books. Unix in a Nutshell is a great book.

 

[xcript]

Sounds like you're using an RPM based distro like Redhat/Fedora or Mandrake.

 

[Shawn]

Because it sucks and you need Windows. Windows misses you. :brokenheart:

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
I have been working with computers for quite a while and at times I enjoy a challenge. However every single time I try to mess with it I get frustrated. My main frustration is that everything seems to have a dependancy. Another frustration is that every help document on the web seems to be written by guys that know what they are doing and don't want you to. Its like a club, and the only way to get in is to figure it out for yourself.

I spent 5 hours earlier today trying to get Kopete to work with no luck, it's dependant on one program that I found is dependant on two others.

Lost, don't know if I'll continue with this. My hat is off to those of you that work with it all the time.

i have to you that pos everyday at work, there is no need to be envious.

 

[Nikamichi]

Linux makes your ass look fat.

 

[EyeMWing]

I'm in the same boat. "Don't bother" is the name of the game most of the time.

 

[TwiceOver]

Originally posted by: xcript
Sounds like you're using an RPM based distro like Redhat/Fedora or Mandrake.

Suse. I have tried Redhat and Mandrake in the past.

 

[Nocturnal]

Try Gentoo.

 

[xcript]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Try Gentoo.

:thumbsup:

 

[Plasdom]

try ubuntu

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Try Mentos.

:thumbsup:

 

[thawolfman]

I agree with the OP.

I've run into the same exact issues when trying to get it up and running~

 

[xcript]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Try Mentos.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsdown:

 

[ntsf]

you named it Linux? In any regard, you can't grasp it because it's too small...

 

[TwiceOver]

Description: Gentoo Linux uses an enhanced BSD ports-style package system. You'll want to consult Gentoo's web site or the forums here before doing an install. This distro isn't designed for ease-of-install or simplicity, but it does allow a great deal of flexibility in both installation and maintenance.

Gentoo sounds like loads of fun!

 

[sciencewhiz]

kopete was installed by default on my suse 9.0 installation. If it wasn't, you should have been able to add it in yast painlessly without worrying about dependencies.

 

[rahvin]

Get rid of dependency hell, Debian is probably the route you should go, or Gentoo if you want to get in a little deeper and understand the core of linux. It's quite a learning experience to build from a Stage1 Gentoo. Personally I like Gentoo, but Debian has better dependency handling for the novice.

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

Trial by fire!

If you want to, you'll get it.

 

[TwiceOver]

Originally posted by: sciencewhiz
kopete was installed by default on my suse 9.0 installation. If it wasn't, you should have been able to add it in yast painlessly without worrying about dependencies.

Yes, but it is an old version and I couldn't log into Aim or Yahoo, so I was trying to either update or reinstall, no go on either.

 

[xcript]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver

Description: Gentoo Linux uses an enhanced BSD ports-style package system. You'll want to consult Gentoo's web site or the forums here before doing an install. This distro isn't designed for ease-of-install or simplicity, but it does allow a great deal of flexibility in both installation and maintenance.

Gentoo sounds like loads of fun!

But once it's installed it's easy to install new software/keep things updated (dependencies are handled for you).

Debian is also nice.

 

[Anubis]

mandrake & red Hat - linux for idiots

IMO you should use Slackware

 

[trilks]

I also agree w/ the OP. I have tried Linux, and from what I can do so far, I really like it. But dependencies kill me. I guess I just stick with Windows because I know how to manipulate it to do what I want.

Do I have to turn in my geek license now?

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: trilks
Do I have to turn in my geek license now?

And your man card.