One user's interest and usage of Mageia

[ca-on-adam]

Just felt like answering the question "what will you do with it?" on the "next" page following download.

I hope to learn everything about the system, from the core software to the gui. I don't think I am able to meet expectations of full-time schooling because I'm not in great shape emotionally, so I am piecing together the knowledge myself, for the most part. Maybe I'm not efficient or effective, but through this, I feel that I am doing something meaningful...

I didn't read the full story about Mageia, but it looks like some dedicated people are keeping the momentum of mandrake/mandriva going. That is very inspiring to me. I wish I could help, but I don't think I can become good enough with C, etc, even if I manage to learn it.

I don't consider myself a geek, though I'm generally heading that way as I spend more time with software people. I sometimes don't even know why computers are a big part of my life, and the closest I can get to an explanation is the fact that they're the only element in my life which hasn't betrayed me. I mean the only thing. Yes, you could talk about data loss and such, but that's a predictable problem. Nothing nearly as backstabbing as what I've endured with my religion, church, workplace, coworkers, friends and family.

So I persevere, and maybe one day I will be able to make it through school, maybe I will have a job with this, and then my life could have a future.

Whatever happens, I guess I just want to thank you (and FSF) for giving me something to believe in. Thanks for your time.

-Adam

[Germ]

Hang in there Adam. When life gives you lemons, squirt juice in your enemy's eyes.

Glad you're enjoying Mageia.

[marja]

Hi Adam,

Some of the most wonderful people I know, had a hard time at school or a hard time finding a nice job. In the end, everything worked out fine.

Enjoy Mageia and enjoy your geek friends, I think most geeks are wonderful and I felt very honored when someone called me a geek, one or two weeks ago.