Sorry, I do not see how you can infer that I think Linux is not available for use on almost any hardware from what I wrote. In fact there is a huge and growing amount of help provided by hardware manufacturers, and many hardware items run on an embedded version of Linux.I have spernt several years trying to persuade my local MP and councillors, Ealing Council, Ealing Adult Learning, Park Royal Partnership, and anyone else, that help is needed.There is a lack of qualified professionals, but a group of individuals can help each other. I have given away several hundred demonstration CD's and DVD's (usually Knoppix), but would be surprised if many are even tried. I would like to see a community based computer club, where anyone can learn how to install, configure, administer, and maintain, anything from a single computer to a network suitable for a small to medium sized business. Unfortunately there is an almost total lack of knowledge and interest from anyone in authority. I have received hardware donations including a stack of 1-U servers and a Cisco router from Imperial College for such a community club.There are plenty of University level courses available, but very little practical help for new users who need hardware that does not need to be fully working by 0800 (and it is already 0300!).A friend offered a complete course to Ealing Adult Learning, but after a year of detailed correspondence he was told that they did not have a clue and assumed that it was something to do with computer games. He is now in New Zealand where even the sheep are more intelligent.
Chris Bell ● 5241d