[gauravnawani]

I agree with most part what GNUrag have said.

The problems are only with those windows centric user who try to use Linux, and expect every thing to be Urr... windows like. The reason for likeness of Xandros and Linspire are not much different, not that there is any thing wrong with it but I think the approach is flawed for learning Linux.

It is of primary importance that a persons should first realize that Linux is NOT windows!! Certainly you cannot expect two different people be same or for that matter you try to treat them same. Someone unconsciously switching from win to Linux will always have problems.

Mostly a casual windows users or a complete noob to computers find it easy to use Linux. I have observed this number of times with many people of different ages(My relatives to be exact), just a short while ago my Uncle, whom we can describe as an authentic casual computer user(using word-processing and internet). Didn't really noticed the difference between using the Word and OOfice, on his queries for the differences, like multilevel tables, I said I am using different software. He was ok with it and we found different alternative for that. Try reasoning with a person who is adamant it not working just like windows??

Most new users who want (I used want because most people are not even aware of such thing called Linux compared to windows) to learn Linux will have to invest some time learning. The right approach is in providing help and support in setting up the Linux box to their specific needs. And that's where the Linux community comes in.

BTW hda is for Hard disks and sda is for USB media. There are plenty of standardization programs Linux have been working with (Do a Google search for Linux standards) most of them are pretty new compared with whole Linux history. It will take time to get even better.

Learning few simple commands for terminal have never killed any body.
Argument: Why not the GUI way?
Ans: Because its not the Linux way.
I would rather enjoy the productivity advantage it can give to me, than clicking/right-clicking through maze of folders. Its obviously a personal choice, but there is no denying the fact that it is incredible tool for the wanted. The linux development will ensure these will be hidden to maximum extent for casual users, but we have to wait and watch.

I have a request for you Mr Aijaz, stop pretending to use Linux and start using it(Morpheious!). Well I find it bit strange that you are on one hand making contribution in GNU/Linux localization but on other hand you are posting increasingly annoying threads of same nature(I am aware that you said that these are your observations, but I find it hard to actually note any difference).

I for one doubt the relevance of these threads on this form. I would be amazed if you can show me any poster here with major hand in developing any GNU/Linux products or even affecting any aspects of it especially the ones you mention so often.

I am not trying to stop you or anyting, not do I intend any wrong feelings , its more of an request to find a suitable place like Linux development forums or the place where an end user prespective is of usefulness in bringing these changes.

On an open note, I will quote this. (No pun intended)
Medicority finds safey in standarization - unknown.