LinuxInsider: Enthusiasm, Linux and the Facts

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"In recent weeks, several sources have portrayed Linux users and the community of open-source software developers as fanatics. This caricature seems now to be the most prevalent alternative to the equally unflattering images of Linux users as computer geeks or pizza-consuming programmers.

"For many, the impulse to switch to Linux has indeed required a strong nerve and a willingness to delve into technical minefields. Even with robust distributions--such as Red Hat and SuSE--there are still challenging hardware compatibility problems to navigate..."

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