“For many years now, Linux has been a remarkable success story
at the server level. However, at the desktop level, the tale is
patchy–there are some success stories but for the most part one
factor or another holds back the operating system from repeating
its feats.“Discussions take place on a large number of forums (fora?),
mailing lists, chat channels and in response to articles but there
seems to be little movement when it comes to deployments on the
desktop. (If you write a piece that is critical of Linux’ prowess
on the desktop, don a flame-retardant suit after posting your
article)…”