Major Vendor Application Support (Score 1)

There is no question that I would rather be using Linux as my full time OS, and for the most part it is. However, I still find myself booting into Windows for my multimedia content creation needs. Mostly I'm talking about Adobe and Macromedia apps. I know I may recieve some booing for saying this to the /. crowd, but I still feel that their apps are more powerful and mature than any of their Linux counterparts. Also, I grew up on Photoshop... and while I know the GIMP is a decent competitor, I just can't get used to it's UI. Maybe it's poor UI design, maybe I'm just a creature of habit. As for Macromedia apps, I still love them for when I have to do some quick and dirty graphics (or Flash content). I'd rather not battle with the GIMP when I need something done quickly.

One more thing that I miss in Linux desktops is a mp3/audio player with a good interface. XMMS was great when I had a small collection, but now that my mp3/ogg server has swelled to around 70GB it just doesn't cut it. So far I just haven't found a Linux app that does as good of a job as iTunes, WMP, or RealONE. Rhythmbox shows promise though... can't wait for it's 1.0!

One a lighter note though, the Linux community has made SO much progress in the past few years. The apps are definitely coming along! I know that it's only a matter of time till all the application catch up with my expectations. I can't wait!