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Rise of the 'Consumer' Linux Distribution
Hodge writes "Newsforge has an article discussing the potential for 'Consumer' Linux distro's, i.e. ones aimed at regular users rather than the Geek Elite. It's quite an insightful article, recognising that the vast majority of computer users just want a system that works and don't care about issues of open- or closed-source and don't even want to know about dependencies."
I disagree. Many people argue that Linux's TCO is about the same as Windows, because Linux experts are more expensive. There have also been many studies that point that out. Lots of Slashdotters also yell how they don't care about the price.
This means cost has got nothing to do with it. People choose Linux because of it's merits.
Linux is heading in the right direction
Linux is non-graphical, people. X is separate from Linux - it runs on many Unices.
I keep seeing, "Linux on the desktop" articles. This is moronic. The day when Linus puts a graphical desktop environment into the tree is the day that this becomes valid. Until then, we should be seeing articles about "*nix on the desktop" or "X on the desktop". These aren't specific to Unix.
Sheesh... I'd rather run and support X on BSD since it allows for some relief of the GPL headaches. Go ahead and try to get that binary video driver onto newbie's PC over the phone.
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I have tried all the linux distros. They suck worse than windows, in almost every way, but mainly in hardware compatibility.
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Most people can't install their own USB scanner either. The fact that people will need tech support in order to deal with Linux is completely irrelevant. They already need this for WinDOS. At least Linux offers the possibility of remote administration.
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