10 Ways That Linux is Outgrowing the Stereotype and Becoming the Best O/S | Linux Today

10 Ways That Linux is Outgrowing the Stereotype and Becoming the Best O/S

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 27, 2008

[ Thanks to Steven
York
for this link. ]

“Linux has a negative image associated with it; a most
unfortunate affliction when that image is contrary to the truth.
I’m occasionally asked ‘why do you bother with Linux?’ by people
who haven’t used it recently under the assumption that it’s
difficult to use, counter intuitive, geeky, nerdy and any number of
other adjectives. However it is my intention to raise awareness
that Linux is remarkably usable these days, so on that note let’s
start looking at how Linux has outgrown that stereotype…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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