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Microsoft Won't Vouch For Linux
theodp writes "Gov. Christine Gregoire applauded Microsoft's job training partnership with WA state and county government agencies, which calls for the distribution of 30,625 training vouchers statewide during the next 90 days. 'This program [Elevate America] is all about equipping people with the new skills they'll need to get a job in the changing economy,' said Microsoft Counsel Brad Smith, who also made it very clear that getting 'workforce ready' won't involve acquiring any Linux skills. At least this offer appears to be no-cost, unlike the $35 Microsoft requested in an e-mail come-on for 'The Stimulus Package for Your Career' (so much for Smith's and Gregoire's war on spam)."
Linux still needs some work in the area of user friendlyness.
Now, most of it is because of lack of native support, but some of it is by design.
Really, most of the community is focused on the core of linux. Very few people have concerned themselves with user experience, as the assumption has been that most people using linux are savvy enough to figure things out for themselves.
If you've ever seen a Windows Blue Screen --> you are not qualified to use Windows. Please format your C: and install your wimpy little Lunix program and leave the real Operating Systems to the real men. You will forever live in your Mom's basement reduced to rubbing it out with your own tears while watching star trek because you will never touch a woman.