Linked by John Munsch on Mon 30th Dec 2002 19:05 UTC
Why do it? I am asked this question more often than I expected, even by existing Linux users who I expected to know as well as I the reasons for building a next-generation desktop Linux for the home user. So here are some of my reasons for thinking that we must spend the effort to create a better desktop on Linux than any existing version now has. Editor's Note: Due to a technical glitch, the first segment of this article was ommitted for some readers. If you missed the "why" section, before, you can read it now.
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I'm a heavy user of multiple OS's. You name it, I either work with it or run it at work or home. Even still, I stick to things that are easy. Distros that are easy to install, customize, and most importantly 'meet my task needs' are what I go with. I couldn't agree more that Linux needs better direction if it is ever to have mainstream use.
I loaded up XP for my parents last year. They have successfully:
1) Played music and ripped MP3's.
2) Installed a printer.
3) Attached a digital camera and printed photos.
4) Got on the internet and successfully used multiple internet apps.
5) Installed and used multiple apps, and some games.
The point here isn't to praise my parents, it's to point out that I would never in my right mind have loaded ANY linux distro for them expecting those items above to have happened. I think it coins a new term ...
"Linux ... it's not your parents operating system."