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Groklaw Tries Their Own Linux Usability Study

Posted by michael on from the many-have-tried-few-succeeded dept.

inode_buddha writes "There's a new project taking shape at Groklaw. Calling it Grok-docs, it aims to do what many of us have long whined about - a large-scale linux usability study. Evidently, PJ had some frustrations with linux, and is asking for suggestions. So far, it seems to be following a Wiki-style setup. Everybody is welcome, especially those with little or no linux experience. I hope the distros and vendors are watching this one!"

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  1. Implementation Is What Counts by osewa77 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    We all know what's wrong with Linux for the average user, but that's precisely why desktop Linux companies are in business. And they do conduct usability studies, and implement what they can. Having all the information in one place might be useful, anyway, implementation is what counts... but who says thefindings will be implemented accross the board?
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  2. Know your strengths by l33t-gu3lph1t3 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Groklaw's purpose seems to be to serve as an information repository for IP law and specifically legal proceedings related to the Linux Operating System, and open-source/free software development including the GPL. To a lesser extent it provides a paralegal's insight into these issues.

    This latest addition to Groklaw's site contents reduces its credibility as an objective information consolidator regarding Linux and FOSS legal issues. Why on earth is its owner turning it into a Linux fansite?

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