Article: Linux is NOT windows

[Conrad Knauer]

On 12/20/06, Pete Ryland <pdr at pdr.cx> wrote:

> Interesting article:
> http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
> Linux is Not Windows

Here's a quote that I find to be very true:

"Windows users who try to use their existing skills and habits
generally also find themselves having many issues. In fact, Windows
"Power Users" frequently have more problems with Linux than people
with little or no computer experience, for this very reason.
Typically, the most vehement "Linux is not ready for the desktop yet"
arguments come from ingrained Windows users who reason that if they
couldn't make the switch, a less-experienced user has no chance. But
this is the exact opposite of the truth."

My neighbor, a nice old lady, was able to use Ubuntu with very issues
and her only prior computer experience was a few months on Windows 98,
mostly learning how to use a mouse and a web browser :)

CK