Computerworld Australia: Everyday Linux Gripes

“As you already know, if I have to sit down in front of a
computer, I want it to be running the Gnome desktop on Linux. I’ve
watched it mature from a downright ugly, needlessly complex
playground for geeks, to an attractive, simple interface that holds
its own against commercial alternatives. And yet, every day I still
encounter rough edges that make me think there aren’t nearly enough
folks out there hacking away at this stuff. I’d like to watch.

“Take, for instance, the fact that I still have troubles playing
any sort of rich media (usually video) in my Web browser…”

Complete Story