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Exploring Linux Desktop Myths

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the yeah-good-luck dept.

Krafty Koder writes "Over at Newsforge (Part of OSTG, Slashdot's Parent) there's an interesting article that attempts to dispells the myth that Linux isn't ready for the desktop or that Windows still beats Linux. Three myths are explored - that Linux is harder to use, difficult to install and that there's not enough apps ."

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  1. Re:OSTG? by character_assassin · · Score: 3, Funny

    The "D," as in developers, got outsourced. Now we're all "technologists."

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  2. Penguin Myth by ParticleMan911 · · Score: 5, Funny

    What about the Linux penguin myth? You know, the one where the Penguin turns out to really just be the Bonzi Buddy in disguise?

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  3. Re:Why linux isn't ready..... by nova20 · · Score: 3, Funny
    ./configure
    make

    curse
    vi Makefile
    make
    curse...
    continue until "make" works out
    make install

    /nova20

  4. Real Conclusive by mdwebster · · Score: 3, Funny
    Since the machine was ultimately going to be a Linux client on my local network, I had her do Windows 2000 first. I also suspected she'd bail early on Windows 2000 and fail to install it. Windows 2000 isn't easy to install. :) By rights, we should have done Windows XP, but I don't have Windows XP.
    Yep, that's some high-grade journalism there! I'm sold!
  5. Finally, someone discusses this topic! by Alexander · · Score: 2, Funny


    Wow, I've been waiting for someone in the pro open-source community to write an article in defense of Linux on the desktop!

    It's about time, I just wonder what took so long!

    Now if only somebody would write an article about how insecure Windows is, the the truth would really get out and the big companies would certainly start switching!

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  6. Typical Linux Situation by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Here's a typical Linux situation.

    Linuxtard: You should switch to Linux it is better than the evil M$ (isn't that clever it's a dollar sign instead of an S)

    Normal Human Being: Sure, why not. It sounds cool. Hey! Why isn't it recognizing my video card? How do I check my email?

    Linuxtard: RTFM

    Normal Human Being: I DID! It didn't help at all, in fact, I think it made the situation worse.

    Linuxtard: RTFM n00b!

  7. Re:"why" is irrelevant by el-spectre · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, having to think would be unfortunate :)

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  8. Re:Linux for the desktop by emurphy42 · · Score: 2, Funny
    Yeah, but why would you switch?
    Viruses, viruses, viruses, viruses, viruses, viruses!