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:Fact or Fiction? Top 8 Linux Myths Debunked
Fact or Fiction? Top 8 Linux Myths Debunked
Sep 10, 2010, 13 :02 UTC (0 Talkback[s]) (6196 reads)

(Other stories by Katherine Noyes)

"If the idea of using Linux in your business is one that makes you nervous, chances are you've fallen prey to one or more of the many myths out there that are frequently disseminated by competing vendors such as Microsoft. After all, each Linux user means one less sale for such companies, so they have a powerful motivation to spread such FUD.

"In fact, the ranks of businesses and government organizations using Linux grows every day, and for good reason: it's simply a good business choice. Let's take a look, then, at some of the top anxiety-causing myths and dispel them once and for all.

"1. "It's Hard to Install"

"Today, installing Linux is actually easier than installing Windows. Of course, most people don't install Windows themselves--rather, it comes preinstalled on their hardware, and that's an option with Linux too, if you're in the market for a new machine anyway."

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