Choosing a Desktop Linux Distro, Part 1: Getting What You Want

"hat there are many compelling reasons to switch to Linux is no longer a matter of much debate.

"Excellent security and low -- or nonexistent -- costs, to name just two, have already persuaded countless organizations and individuals around the globe to eschew the world of end-user license agreements (EULAs) and opt for the freedom and openness of Linux instead.

"It's difficult to count just how many desktop users Linux can claim so far -- most, after all, don't go through the traditional purchase process that would ease tracking. However, some estimates place its market share as high as 10 percent."

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