Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 11th Mar 2008 16:07 UTC, submitted by moleskine
"Unlike the myths that are behind the prevention of Linux adoption, this piece will closely examine the indisputable obstacles and what will have to be done to overcome each of them. In the past, many desktop Linux users have opted to simply point to the hardware industry or Microsoft as the root cause of a lack of mainstream adoption. In reality, there are actually core issues extending beyond hardware - and competition from the proprietary markets - that simply must be dealt with head on. With that said, hardware compatibility and competition from closed-source vendors are valid issues, just not solid core excuses for the lack of mainstream interest. Here are the real hurdles."
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2005-07-05
That's the point though. The argument doesn't stand up to scrutiny. When you press the people who are claiming that choice is a problem, it always comes down to the fact that they are using the diversity of Linux distributions as an excuse for their not using it.
It seems people feel they have to have an excuse (or excuses) for not using Linux, which is just dumb. If you want to use it, learn it, if not, don't. Be proud of your choices.
In my opinion, Linux and BSD are the best operating systems out there. I'm happy with my opinion and it serves me well. I wish others could be equally happy about theirs.