Author: Djordje Vidanovic
Date: 06:11:59 06/25/03
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On June 25, 2003 at 02:21:50, Martin Andersen wrote: >On June 24, 2003 at 12:29:56, Russell Reagan wrote: > > >>I think that this is one thing that would still scare off 99% of the computer >>users. If they're running linux, and something stops working, they're screwed >>for the next few days until they can read through a lot of documentation, post >>to newsgroups, wait for help. > >True. I recently installed Redhat linux on my dad's new computer. He >uses it mainly for ICC playing, and have used BlizIn2 for several years in >windows 98, without any problems. >So I install the best ICC client for Linux: Jin. And what happens ? The day >after >I had left, it breaks down. I tried to guide him through a new install of Jin >(where >the bug is fixed) by e-mail and phone, but it didn't succeed. >Now he is begging me to come and fix the problem, which I probably will soon. > >I would say that Linux is the best solution for my dad in the long run, I don't >like to install pirated Windozes anymore :-) > > > I've been using Windows 2000 now for several >>years, and I can't remember a problem that wasn't solved by rebooting, and it >>runs for quite a while with no problems (going on 5 days at the moment). If I >>was going to an important computer tournament, I'd certainly use Windows at this >>point, because if something went wrong, I wouldn't know what to do (well, I'd >>just boot up to Windows probably). > >Martin. Instead of Jin (Java dependent), try and get Eboard 8.0,and download the corresponding timeseal.Linux 386i and you are all set. No problems with Eboard. If you have questions, just ask Pulga on Fics (the author). Or, compile Xboard with the zippy functions and let your dad use that good and stable client -- it is just perfect. Djordje
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