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blogs.computerworld.com — For some reason people seem to think installing Linux software is hard. Ah, hello, it's actually easier to install software in Linux than it is in Windows.

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  • kd420, on 11/10/2008, -0/+4I agree that installing programs is way easier in Linux, but the point about searching for software being easier is a stretch. What's the first result when searching for "PDF" in google? Personally I think that he should have focused on other aspects such as automatic updates for a lot of the programs! That's such a big advantage over "Please go to our website and install the newer version." And you can also install multiple programs to try out, no need for trial versions etc.because they are all free (at least in terms of cost).
  • AlaskaLoneWolf, on 11/10/2008, -1/+4Don't forget that it's also:

    Free - http://www.ubuntu.com/
    Supported by 29 million users - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_User_Group
    Lower/Scalable System requirments

    Efficient use of system resources

    Not Vista
  • psquiddy, on 11/14/2008, -0/+2Easy is to have the software already installed for you. That and momentum give you a monopoly. Or a completely free computing experience. I like when Ubuntu offers to install a package I don't yet have installed. I hate it when crapware stops working after 60 days and forces me to buy a license to access the files I made in the meantime.

    http://digg.com/software/Good_Computing_I_m_Appare ...
  • Waterrat, on 11/11/2008, -0/+2 Yeah,installing is easy.

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