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Comment Linux != Average Joe OS (Score 1) 365

I don't think Linux will be the OS for Average Joe's desktop. Sure Average Joe's small business may run a linux server but his desktop will always have to be something simple. Who knows, maybe one of the distributions will get to this point. That is what Red Hat is shooting for right? "Red Hat: Even a ludite can use our software"

Sorry, haven't had much coffee yet so I'll get to the point. Linux is a "geek" OS, if you don't like to compile kernels, browse packages, etc. you'd probably be happier somewhere else. It's not ready for Average Joe and Mediocre Sally. Eventually their will be a distribution for them but right now it's a "geek" os. This author needs to realize it is what it is and don't complain because it isn't everything to everyone.

Therefore my response is Winows 98 needs to be bigger. I want ftpd, telnetd, compilers, multiple editors etc on the default CD. Then maybe I'd think about running the OS.

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