discuss: Request for feedback: Windows-to-Linux HOWTO outline
Subject:
Re: [discuss] Request for feedback: Windows-to-Linux HOWTO outline
From:
Owen ####@####.####
Date:
1 Dec 2005 21:04:26 -0000
Message-Id: <438F657D.4060806@pcug.org.au>
Omari Norman wrote:
> Hi all,
> I shall be updating the From DOS/Windows to Linux HOWTO. It's been
> five years since it was updated, and a lot has changed since then, so
> I've been developing an outline for the update.
<snip>
>
> I've developed an outline that's as complete as I can think to make
> it. I'd enjoy some feedback as to organization and any key topics I
> may have missed.
> Introduction
> Synopsis
> Who this document is for
<snip>
What a nice surprise to see your name again. I remember well your HOW-TO
from 5-6 years ago. It actually got me going in Linux and I have never
looked back.
The beauty of your original document was that it was in simple short
sections.
'For the Impatient' was *very good* for me and there were other sections
that laid out the difference between DOS and Linux simply as well as
giving simple examples
So, I wonder if you are not trying to "write a book" with your new
proposed HOW-TO? Making it unreadable for the impatient.
But other than that, I would encourage you to continue your work, and
highlight the differences between the two systems to allow users to
migrate without too much pain
All the best
Owen
