wired.com — After years of being relegated to server racks and the desktops of ultrageeks, Linux is finally making some headway as a viable alternative to Windows on the consumer desktop. "This is the next great battle, and this is where Linux has never really been before -- Linux as a consumer product"
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alexfernyJul 26, 2007
get a clue, learn how to use the command line .. its what sets Linux appart, the ability to administer things without retarded menus.
chalkboyJul 26, 2007
Lets see you install a driver (that is not automatically found) with out using the command line. It can not be done.
thomashaukJul 26, 2007
But you don't want to leave the GUI I bet...so try installing something like wmii or e-umpteen for a very different feel.The windowsy/macy feel help the new people understand whats going on a bit more.
alexfernyJul 27, 2007
I dont care if Linux is not mainstream, 25% market share of Desktops is all I ever want Linux to have, as that will be enough to get drivers & some software made for it properly...
ferrofluidJul 27, 2007
"Do you know how many times I have installed something in linux and then cant find it"Yes been there done that. lol, I am not fussed where it installs if it does, but a start menu item would be nice.prob some incompatibility between distros and standard RPMs, but still slightly amusing and or annoying.Its not the end of the world on a Linux play box, but for somebody with a serious work PC (and zero OS skills) it would be very annoying.
thexploitJul 27, 2007
What about googlebot?
mkjarrettDec 9, 2008
Linux is for everything. Many companies develop server racks specifically built for servers that run linux (for example <a class="user" href="http://www.serverracksandcable.com">http://www.serverracksandcable.com</a> )