I recently installed Linux (first Knoppix then Xandros) on a machine too old for XP. The machine was for my daughter for school (projects, research on the web) and just for fun (games). I immediatly ran into problems using a USB wireless adaptor I have to connect it to the internet. I then bought a ethernet NIC and wireless bridge. Haven't had time yet to make the bridge work - the instructions are convoluted. I also have to see if some language software she needs to use that is made for Windows will work under WINE/Xandros - after I find the time to learn how to use/configure WINE. My point is using Linux is not simple and involves a huge time investment. Most people are busy and can't spend lots of time to learn Linux well enough to make it work for them. When it Linux becomes as easy as XP - plug and play - then the masses will start using it.
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I recently installed Linux (first Knoppix then Xandros) on a machine too old for XP. The machine was for my daughter for school (projects, research on the web) and just for fun (games). I immediatly ran into problems using a USB wireless adaptor I have to connect it to the internet. I then bought a ethernet NIC and wireless bridge. Haven't had time yet to make the bridge work - the instructions are convoluted. I also have to see if some language software she needs to use that is made for Windows will work under WINE/Xandros - after I find the time to learn how to use/configure WINE. My point is using Linux is not simple and involves a huge time investment. Most people are busy and can't spend lots of time to learn Linux well enough to make it work for them. When it Linux becomes as easy as XP - plug and play - then the masses will start using it.