Getting frustrated with Ubuntu....

[Lee H.]

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:22:11 +0100, you wrote:


>> 
>lee, 
>where is the point in choosing ubuntu as a distribution and then *not*
>taking advantage of *any* of its features? 
>

I like Ubuntu because, when I tried it earlier this year, I found it to
be the most user-friendly distro I've tried.  I like the philosopy
behind it and, after on-and-off lurking on this list for a few months, I
like the helpfulness and good will that is exhibited on this mailing
list.  I like the fact that it detected my hardware and nearly
everything just works.

That being said, if I wanted a full suite of programs and add-ons that
someone else has decided I want, some of which I'll never use--if I want
my hand held all the time, I might as well stay with Windows or one of
the big-name distros.  I'm obsessive-compulsive--I want to be able to
pick and choose the "features" I use.  I thought that was what Linux was
all about.  

If I go for the all-encompassing, automatic installation won't it make
it that much harder to learn the basics?     :)

If you can suggest a better way, please do.