hello, i am new to linux, knoppix, and this forum.. i think that both sides have very valid statements.. if i were even the least bit acquainted with linux, i wouldn't bother with questions like this either..

It depends on the question. The only ones I outright ignore are the ones asking for the root password and such.
the problem with that.. people fresh off the windows boat like myself haven't the faintest clue about things like that. this is not to say that i, myself, won't begin to feel like champagnemojo, AFTER becoming acquainted with linux, AFTER seeking more novice linux material..

i think going the extra mile to state (what may already be to you) the obvious, to a newbie such as myself, helps out alot more than most people would think..

whatever reasons inspire a person to switch to linux shouldn't be discriminated against, it's counterintuitive.. less linux users = less linux advancements.. i may be wrong, but wouldn't someone wanting to switch over to linux be more computer savvy in the first place?