[GeronL]

Linux programmers need a kick in the pants if they want to push the OS over the hump. That means something is not going to be free.

[CowboyJay]

"Linux programmers need a kick in the pants if they want to push the OS over the hump."

The compatibility issues I had were nothing to do with the Mint team. It was that the app guys don't want to have to build in Linux support. Most vendors will grudgingly build in Mac support, but not Linux.

The easy answer would be a marketing push, but since there's no way to monetize open source OS, nobody will spend the money it would take to increase market share. Great product, no marketing department.