wvdial (was: Re: [lug] config modem w/ mandrake7.2)

[J. Wayde Allen]

On Wed, 20 Jun 2001, D. Stimits wrote:

> What would be interesting is a tool that centralizes telling you what
> file to edit and its syntax if asked, for a given service. So for
> example if you used an interface like linuxconf or some of the gnome
> tools, and clicked on the area for changing a network interface, it
> would list all relevant files in the order they should be edited.
> Selecting one would open it with your preferred editor, and give a
> sample entry for what to change. A file editing training wheel, or
> simply a centralized edit interface for experienced users.

It does seem like there should be a way to make this kind of thing
work.  I don't think that the approach of "dumbing down" the interface to
make it seem less complicated really helps anyone.  At least not in the
long term.

- Wayde
  (wallen at lug.boulder.co.us)