"I do understand that Linux is a difficult topic to write about, because there are so many new terms and ideas. The Linux community has repeatedly seen this problem in articles written by the mainstream tech media. These terms and ideas are going to be even more confusing for an author who usually writes about business and I am willing to give authors who try the benefit of the doubt. But, the NY Times unnecessarily contributes to the world-wide supply of FUD with the following statement:
"Try as they might, however, Linux zealots have failed in their quest to make Linux mainstream on desktop and notebook computers. The often quirky software remains in the realm of geeks, not grandmothers.""
