I think many of us have used Linux for so long it seems inconceivable that we would use anything but linux. I know that's true for me. I have yet to come across any technology that was unavailable to me because I am using Linux. This was not always the case as we well know, but with services becoming more and more web based, the actual OS you run is becoming secondary.
We will never get gamers because Linux just isn't that good for that application set and none of the gaming companies want to support Linux. (That is a whole different discussion) With the Windows 10/11 debacle and the general availability of PCs that are on Win10 and won't go to Win11, maybe there is a case to help people revitalize their PC? I've been down this road before and it is difficult. Linux is not a drop in replacement for Windows. Just as Windows is not a drop in replacement for Mac. These are different systems with many similarities but quite a few differences. For someone to adopt Linux, we would need to know what, if any, deal breakers they have. You know, those cottage pieces of software that they don't want to change or give up. I guess the question is this: Can we help non-nerds be Linux users? As a "user's group" shouldn't we help generate new users? Historically speaking, I don't think there has ever been more user friendly linux distros and better interoperability and usability. Can anyone imagine a Windows 10 user actually converting to Linux? _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.blu.org https://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
