Linked by Robert Gering on Tue 17th Sep 2002 18:11 UTC
First, a little background. I am a Windows user who has been using Windows since 3.1. I am not a programmer or a developer, I am a user. I process photos, use the internet, e-mail, write letters, play the ever important games and even use it to develop my comic strips. I am not computer illiterate and I use my computer with confidence and skill. Now with that said. I hate Windows.
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I agree with the Mr. Gering. For the average user, the Linux OS just doesn't cut it. I hate MS as much as the next computer geek. It is mostly because of their business practices, than it is their unreliable technology.
I have tried installing Mandrake on 2 different computers, a desktop and laptop. Something always came up, my modem didn't work, my cd drives didn't work, sound card, etc. etc. I even managed to crash Mandrake 3 times in one day. Then I tried Lycoris, first it couldn't detect my video card, and when I figured that out, it couldn't partition my hard drive.
I've built my own computers, I understand the concepts of partioning hard drives, dual booting and stuff that an above average computer user should know. Yet I couldn't figure Linux out.
In short, if you're a novice that doesn't want to deal with Microsoft, your best bet is to go with Apple. Then you're stuck with outrageous hardware prices and a very limited software selection.
So to the average computer user that wants a change, I say you're screwed.