Re: [PATCH] Single user linux

From: Jeremy Jackson (jerj@coplanar.net)
Date: Tue Apr 24 2001 - 10:07:54 EST


Alan Cox wrote:

> > so what the hell is transmeta doing with mobile linux (midori).
> > is it going to teach multi-user thing to tablet owners?
>
> Thats you problem. Distinguish the OS from the user interface.
>
> > surely mortals expect midori to behave like their pc. lets say
> > on redhat, they have to login as root to access their files,
> > they don't even know what a root is!
>
> Even my digital tv box has multiple users. The fact you cannot figure out how
> to make your UI present that to the end user in a suitable manner is not
> the kernels problem. Get a real UI designer.

Quote of the day:

Never engage in a battle of wits with an idiot; they will bring
you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

Cheers!

Jeremy

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