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Why GNU/Linux is ready for the Average User
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| I find it amusing that people like to jump on
| the Ubuntu bashing bandwagon just because an
| installation (or some piece of setup) goes
| astray. Ever tell the average user they need to
| reinstall Windows? Nine times out of ten they
| will look at you side ways (or if your a tech
| such as myself they will ask you to do it for
| them). Does this make Windows less popular or a
| "not ready" operating system just because you
| need a professional (or someone with at least
| some know-how) to get it all installed and
| running properly? No, it does not. Why should
| the standard be any different for GNU/Linux?
|
| In short I'd like to say this: Linux is more
| than ready for the average user to be using,
| but just like any operating system it may be a
| bit much for the average user to get it setup
| and thats just fine if you ask me.
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http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com/2009/12/is-linux-ready-for-average-user.html
Is Linux really that hard to use?
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| Linux is just different and once people have
| become used to the differences they have no
| problems. Sort of like driving an unfamiliar
| car for the first time. Some controls feel
| different or be in a different place. The car
| will handle differently to start off with yet
| once you become used to the different control
| positions and the handling characteristics you
| are just as confident as in your own car.
|
| Linux is not hard to use, just different.
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http://www.locutus.us/is-linux-hard-to-use
Recent:
More Pleasant Surprises with Ubuntu
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| As I continue to test and work with Ubuntu, I have come across a few more
| very pleasant surprises:
|
| - I plugged in my Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers (USB). They worked.
|
| - I plugged in my Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe. It worked. No muss,
| no fuss, so searching for drivers, it just worked.
|
| - I plugged in my Canon BJC-55 printer. It worked. I printed a test page on
| it, and it came out perfect. This really is getting quite impressive.
|
| - I plugged in my Philips SPC1300NC webcam, and although it is recognized and
| identified correctly, it doesn't seem to work. This is a bit surprising,
| since it is a UVC-compatible device, I'll have to look into it a bit more.
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http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10008350o-2000498448b,00.htm?new_comment
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