Linked by John Munsch on Mon 30th Dec 2002 19:05 UTC
Linux 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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Average users don't need that much of freedom
by tty on Mon 30th Dec 2002 22:46 UTC

Just like most people use their cars:

Open the door, turn on the engine and off we go; if there is something unusual, the car will be taken care of by a mechanic, AAA or whatever.