Linux isn't ready for casual users yet.
Linux isn't ready for casual users yet.
I raised the topic over morning tea this morning. Among the 32 present, 17 had desktop computers. The majority of the others will likely use laptops at home. It’s possible a couple or three might let the kids handle their internet tasks. That means we’re still trying to figure out which country you’re referring to—one that’s advanced technologically. We’ve already split the atom, supplying rockets to the USA and launching satellites. We also need people to operate NASA and maintain its systems.
Linux is incredibly powerful and Mint (my preferred distribution) comes fully installed, though I’m not very tech-savvy. I’d say I’m somewhere above average but not exceptional. There are some odd features that make me curious about the developers’ choices. Leaving the firewall off by default feels strange, and the long audio problems are annoying. It would help a lot if it got a bit smoother. Maybe Windows just needs to keep getting worse until Linux isn’t as bad as Windows anymore—but I guess most people would prefer Apple instead.