You know the typesetting program called LaTeX (or more accurately, LATEX)? If you don't, it's ok, just follow me. Well, the correct way to pronounce LaTeX is something like "Lah-tech".
Pronunciation: I usually pronounce it "LAY-tek", though some pronounce it "LAH-tek". In any case, the second syllable is not pronounced "teks". - source
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And so I spend hour after hour, pored over my laptop, figuring out and troubleshooting just what next step I need to do to get the software running properly to completion. I've more or less conquered Linux and gotten comfortable working on it. It is frustrating, yes, for a newbie like me who is learning from scratch, but thanks to numerous times of deleting and reinstalling it, experimenting with different settings and with different versions of the same distribution (have not experimented with different distros, however).
My love for working with computers keeps me up at 4am every morning, for an unfinished task or unaccomplished goal is more frustrating when left untouched.
Hence the fact that I wake up almost at noon, that's a given. And waking up, will be back to the laptop and more troubleshooting. With so many variables, so many different settings to experiment with, so much online forums and information to digest, are enough to keep one occupied... for days.
If one is fussy about labels, I've become more of a nerd or geek. But this experience will make me much wiser in the long run.
For one, I no longer fear Linux!!
Check this out: Make a Tux!
If you use a Canon Pixma IP1000 printer, and it suddenly refuses to print, saying:
"Waste ink absorber full. Contact your service provider for replacement of the waste ink absorber."
4 Steps to reset the CANON PIXMA iP 1000 waste ink tank counter
STEP 1: Disconnect printer from AC power
STEP 2: Press and HOLD the POWER button, and connect printer to AC power
STEP 3: Release the the POWER button
STEP 4: Press the POWER button again
thanks to fixyourownprinter.com
Downloading Linux is such a crawl, my monitor has become home to Spidey...
When I see Spidey Jr., I'll know it's time to hit 'Cancel'.
"The simple commitment to share code is probably the single most powerful contributor to the growth of the open source software movement in general, and Linux in particular. That commitment has also encouraged involvement from [...] people who are willing to contribute back to that community in all kinds of ways. The willingness of Linus* to incorporate code from others [...] has also been critical to the success of Linux." (emphasis added)
*Linus Torvalds, the originator of Linux
- C. Negus, Linux Bible 2006 Edition, pp. 15: "What's So Great About Linux?"
"Getting started with your own Linux system does not require a great deal of UNIX background. Many UNIX novices have successfully installed Linux on their systems. This is a worthwhile learning experience, but keep in mind that it can be frustrating. Moreover, once you are ready to delve into the more complex tasks of running Linux--installing new software, recompiling the kernel, and so forth--having background knowledge in UNIX is necessary.
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Nobody can expect to go from UNIX novice to UNIX system administrator overnight. No implementation of UNIX is expected to be maintenance free. You must be prepared for the journey that lies ahead. Otherwise, if you're new to UNIX, you may very well become frustrated with the system." (emphasis added)
- Preface to the Linux User Guide (N. Drakos / C. Grove)
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