Linked by Massimo Sandal on Thu 7th Jul 2005 20:14 UTC
Recently in a post on my blog I argued that, despite many claims to the contrary, GNU/Linux is almost ready for the desktop. In particular, I argued that GNU/Linux is already a very good and easy desktop if people just take the time to learn its very basic differences with Windows before actually using it. Note: Don't forget to rate this article!
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I think some of you are offbase about why Linux isn't ready for the desktop, the truth is it can be used just fine for the desktop, but you have to make sure people understand it isn't windows. My mother for instance, has a computer, the os doesn't matter at all, she just cares that when her sister sends her some stupid email with smiley faces and music it plays in her browser. Or those office classes she took in school will apply to copy of office she has on home computer. If you make sure people understand this box isn't going to do exactly what your windows box will do, and quit trying to convince everyone that this isn't true, then Linux may get some acceptance, else false hopes are only going to give a negative image. I believe that is the big issue with Linux on the desktop, people are expecting alternative to windows, vs. a useable viable desktop. This is something linux will never be, concentrate more on what you can't do on linux, and decide if it is something you can deal with.