apps choice for Ubuntu and installation choices [Was: cross-platform virus]

[Cybe R. Wizard]

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:08:10 +1000
Alexander Jacob Tsykin <stsykin at gmail.com> wrote:

> my point is that for most people, the Gimp is overkill (I think, I
> have no figures to back this up with as yet, just anecdotal
> evidence). It is very good for artists. Not much good for touch ups.
> Its all very well and good to talk about enhanced functionality, but
> unless its used, it might as well not be there. I don't think the
> majority of Gimp users would use it to anywhere near its full
> functionality.
> 
> Sasha

It's not that much different than most newer software then, is it?  I
doubt most users use OO to it's fullest possibilities either, but I
don't take that as meaning Ubu. should only include test editors and
LaTeX.  Often, if a capability is there, a user will eventually
want/need it and be more than delighted that such a nice distro as
Ubuntu was thoughtful enough to include that functionality.
Give 'em what they want and they'll come back.  Give 'em /more/ than
they want and they'll rush back and pass along the good word.

Cybe R. Wizard -at least that's my take
-- 
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