Linked by Adam S on Wed 18th Jun 2008 17:59 UTC, submitted by TB
For years now we have heard about Linux on the desktop and its need to make a concerted effort to illustrate its value to the end user and whatnot. The point of it all being is that if we expect Linux to become a household name, we must find away to get it into the minds of the typical user, like we have seen with Windows. 
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As one of the "Linux Guys" at a Microsoft support shop, I can attest that a lot more Windows admins would push Linux if they could figure out how to connect it to a Windows domain. From the "Linux-must-be-the-only-OS" perspective, this would be a reversal of the Embrace-Extend thing.
Authentication and ACLs are the big hurdle there. Group Policy would be handy, but loads of people don't need it- not near so much as they need it tied to their existing AD.
Much simpler Windows domain integration would be an enormous marketing tool. But hey, that's just one facet.