[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

fyi

[wally_bert]

Ubuntu runs great on one of my older dell laptops. It is actually fun to use.

[raybbr]

For those, like me, who started their understanding of OS's using DOS commands in Windows 3.1 learning the entire new commands for Linux is daunting. I suppose if I immersed myself in it I would catch on but I just don't have the time.

I have a box that runs Linux Ubuntu that I use in the basement. It runs great. Adding things to it just takes too much time.

I heartily endorse Linux distros though. They seem to be pretty stable and run without any real hassle.

[tired1]

Does this mean no more mosque stories for a while?

[decimon]

The author says antivirus software is not needed. Infection does happen so what are linux users doing to rid themselves of viruses/malware?

[Poser]

I have to agree that Linux is finally ready for prime time. Ubuntu and the latest versions of OpenOffice and Gimp have made it possible for normal humans to get work done. Now if Quickbooks Pro was available I would even recommend it to my friends.

[MarineBrat]

Linux makes me insane. I have it on a few virtual machines, and I enjoy it, but whenever there’s a VirtualBox update and I have to reinstall the Guest Additions, I curse Linux for its complexity.

[SwedishConservative]

IMO, there are only two major obstacles for linux adoption on desktops:

1: No game support. As long as games for the PC are for Windows primarly, Linux will never get any kind of adoption on high/mid-range home PC:s. And as long as Windows is the primary platform on home computers, games will be made primarily for windows...

2: Microsoft Excel. Simply put, Excel and Word are head and sholders above the competition. There are alternatives, sure (open office, google docs etc) but none that really measure up - especially in the spreadsheet market. As long as MS retains that competitive edge, Windows will be the preferred platform on business computers.

[puppypusher]

Yea!It’s a gaming laptop with Broadcom WiFi chipset.It was expensive when I bought it and since it’s not upgradeable I will NOT be buying one again.

Desktops are more economical.

[Paradox]

Ubuntu was the easiest install I had ever done, but I must say that Windows 7 install is superb. Really, since Ubuntu, Linux has been “there”. It is as easy to use as Windows and Mac. The only thing keeping me from it at the moment is that.. I have no reason to switch. Windows serves me fine at the moment, but if needed, I will not be hesitant to switch.

[Grut]

The point about lack of support isn't entirely wrong, though. Yes, there's a big on-line support community - and it is absolutely full of bad advice that never goes away because nobody's responsible for policing content. Also good advice, of course, if you can find it amongst the dreck.

[eclecticEel]

#5 is Linux’s biggest shortcoming. The Linux community can pump up OpenOffice as much as they want - but it will never replace MS Office. Microsoft will also never release a Linux version, for obvious reasons.

[ShadowAce]

[antiRepublicrat]

“It’s not compatible”

This varies by distro. Ubuntu installs perfectly in VMWare Fusion. Mint has a problem with the mouse.