Linked by Ben Mazer on Mon 26th Jan 2004 19:52 UTC
Lately, there has been a "Why linux isn't ready for the desktop" article every 3 days. Most of the time, these articles originate from a lack of understanding or acceptance of the open source system. I'd like to try to address some of the common arguments against linux here, and try to help people understand why linux probably won't be on your desktop for a while.
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My Computer uses SuSE exclusively. After dual-booting between Linux and Windows for a few weeks I decided to throw the windows stuff away because I didn't need it. I can do all I need in Linux, so why use windows when I don't boot it anymore?
"Ready for the Desktop" is subjective. For me it is ready. People like my parents wouldn't see any difference to windows, because all they need is a word processor, E-mail, Browser and a little game once in a while. From what I see in my job most people will never need more on their private computer! But they have expensive computers for thousands of Euros AND expensive software, which they use not regularly. I ask them what they want to do with the computer they say most times: E-Mail, Internet, writing letters, use the digital camera. And when I offer them a cheap computer that fits their needs they would say: " Isn't that too slow for us? And our son told us we really need MS Office" I bet you see the influence of the so-called "Neighbourhood-Computer-Experts".