Softpedia: The Real Problem of Linux: The Userbase?

"True, a normal Linux installation and setting up basic internet access and email settings is proven to be equally easy under Windows as under Linux--if not easier under Linux. But I've been using Linux distributions for several years now, and I must say that for advanced problems it's harder to get things worked out under Linux.

"This is mainly just a result of the userbase of the respective OS' but it's a fact you can't go round. Don't get me wrong, I love Linux and am one of its most enthusiast supporters but there is lack of a serious userbase that can help for every possible hardware/software problem on Linux..."

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