[[Lvlug] Linux documentation]

PaulF.Ryan PaulF.Ryan
Tue, 07 May 2002 12:03:06 -0400


My two cents...

The volume of documentation is more than adequate.  The organization of
documentation is confusing.  The status of the docs vs. current developme=
nt is
by the nature of Linux always somewhat behind.  All this together is part=
 of
the Linux cultural experience.

That said, it still is just as confusing to get information for an obscur=
e
Windoze script command that's been around for years.  I would say that us=
ing
the "inadequate documentation" issue to ding Linux by the business world =
is
just looking for excuses to justify $$$ already spent on Redmond products=
=2E

Paul

"Daniel S. Washko" <dann@thelinuxlink.net> wrote:
> I was just glancing at an article in Information Week regarding the Lin=
ux
in
> the Business world.  One of the "serveral factors" holding linux back, =
they
> claim, is:  Inadequate documentation.
> =

> I'm just curious about what members of the LUG think regarding Linux
> documentation.  Is it inadequate?  How do you feel it compares with oth=
er
> Operating Systems and software?
> =

> =

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> Daniel S. Washko
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> Lehigh Valley Linux Users Group
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