[ Thanks to Gene
Alexander for this link. ]
“For some time now I have watched Canonical grab
headlines touting its ‘buntu releases, such as Ubuntu and
Kubuntu, as “newbie” friendly. Much of the IT press
goes along with this marketing scheme. Quite frankly, I am happy to
see Canonical get attention for Linux in general. Getting more
positive exposure for Linux is always good. Even
“unfriendly” or “negative” exposure is good
for Linux if one looks at it as simply more exposure. The people
spreading Fear and Uncertainty through Disinformation (FUD) about
Linux are simply helping to spread awareness of Linux. Good for
them! Let us all pray they keep doing that. Not everyone hearing or
reading FUD is going to take it at face value. Those that do not
take anti-Linux FUD at face value are more than likely to become
Linux users in the long run. The fact that almost everyone in the
IT press and in the IT industry is aware of Linux or talking about
Linux is excellent. Much of this exposure is due to Canonical and
Ubuntu.“But, all that said, is Ubuntu truly the “best” new
user distribution? Well, no, not really.”