RE: [cobalt-users] the GUI interface

[Dan Heller <argv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> While I understand Dan's point, I find myself in utter agreement with Brent,
>  I am also a Linux geek-wannabe; having used RedHat since
> 3.0.3 and having worked on various flavors of Unix since 1992, I have become
> a competent user but not a sysadmin.

And Cobalt is perfect for you. The problem is, you're likely to outgrow
it, and you're going to have to pick another vendor to move forward.
The value of what Cobalt provided you isn't scalable, and for you to do
more sophisticated things, you're going to have to chose another vendor.

For certain things, this strategy is fine. A VCR, a Palm Pilot, a car,
or other devices where the value in something's simplicity is exactly what
you need and want... But, Cobalt's "value-add" is not the hardware,
it's the software. There's no reason they can't build and provide you
exactly what you need at the level you need it, while at the same time
providing extended flexibility and functionality for those who grow
beyond the basic level. Because it *can* be done, it will eventually be
done by someone, putting Cobalt in a serious pickle.

If you are really a geek-wannabe, wean yourself off the GUI and look at
the real system underlying it. Read those man-pages, and write scripts in
perl, sh, csh, or whatever.

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	--dan

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