
We have all heard the horror stories of how GNU/Linux is difficult, if not almost impossible, as far as general desktop usability is concerned. In particular, there seems to be a continuous stream of gripes printed across the Internet, from Microsoft Windows users who wish, or have tried, to migrate to GNU/Linux, yet gave up in frustration. But what happens when complete computer newbies are introduced to GNU/Linux? By computer newbies, I am referring to those who have no computer experience whatsoever, in either a Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix or other environment.
Some already have, however, you'll never get the cheap crap to bundle Linux drivers, heck, its already hard enough for them to put together half decent drivers for Windows now we're going ask them to support Linux?
Generally speaking, if you buy name brand hardware you shouldn't have a problem, problems, only accur when people try to buy el cheapo parts that are made up of 100s different chips from 10000s of different manufactureres.