To begin with, I would like to point out that Linux is probably the most ideal OS for the majority of people as it is nearly infinitely customizable; Linux is not a one size fits all OS like OS X and Windows, but rather what the user wants it to be. For me at least, this is probably what sold me on it, and the fact that nearly all hardware can run on it. Although packing the development somewhat, Linux is ideal for gaming as it is open source and if a game is intensive it could be optimised for an architecture allowing said game to run better. It's as light as hell so there's unlimited possibility in terms of what you can do with DEs. Virtualization is awesome as the OS is so light that it allows your hardware to run at its full potential; virtualization does not require a high end 12 core Xeon but something like an FX 8320 or a Xeon E5-2603 V3 would suffice. Linux allows true software innovation to be made as it's open; anyone else notice that Windows is practically DOS with a GUI? For those of you who rely on closed source software there are open source equivalents available. If you absolutely need a closed source program there is non free software available, and a program such as Wine allows you to run things native to Windows. Mac virtualization is currently undergoing development and should be available soon. Feel free to ask me anything, and even challenge my thoughts as nothing is perfect.
The only thing holding Linux back is support. It HAS come a long way, but it still hasn't been idiot proofed QUITE to the point that OSX and Windows have. But now enough people hate Windows 8 it will be interesting to see how this all shakes out...
there are 3 things holding linux back from mass adoption (IMO)
1. Game support - namely DirectX - if it cant 'just work/or be installed as easy as on Windows people cant be bothered. If it isnt easy most people cant be stuffed figuring it out or learning something new
2. The choice available - people are daunted by choice and there are a crapton of distros available all with their own quirks
3. Linux is free.... so it must be crap right?
Linux has way too many choices and options right now to become accepted by the masses right now in my opinion. I believe Windows and Mac OS or so popular because as long as it lists Windows or Mac, the software will work 99% of the time. Linux doesn't quite have that simply because there are so many different varieties. Distrowatch lists something like 293 different distros, which is just absurd. And then you have the different ways to get software, then the different "proper" ways to get software, and it starts to scare people away real quick.
Were there posts that have been deleted? I'm confused.
https://teksyndicate.com/forum/general-discussion/site-oopsie/186171
Something broke, apparently.
Everyone should run it if they plan on getting into IT. Running Linux will teach you the basics of the Unix Way which all non-Windows servers use. You will get a good background on the kernel if you plan on writing android/chrome apps.
If you just want to write code Linux is were it is at. Any work flow you like can be supported in Linux.
Gaming and Entertainment has made some real progress this year. I would say some of the easy button distros are ready for the Average user. Linux now can be used as a platform for gamming and it is just going to keep getting better.
Android apps now can run in Chrome so the whole excuse of lack of software will melt away.
DYI PC building is at an all time high and what better to pair with you hand built machine than a hand built OS. :)
Couldn't agree more with matching a custom computer with Linux. I'm currently in the progress of building a Dell Precision T7500 from scratch with a custom interior. I'm considering dual Xeon X5660s (roughly $130-150 for two) on eBay (24 threads!) and pair it up with Sabayon or Korora.
I was thinking about doing something similar with the 2011-3 6 core Xeon until I saw the price of ECC DDR4 RAM. So I Might still do the build just with non ECC to start with.
Seems like it would be beastly for KVM and XEN The only issue I have is mobo selection Supermirco doesn't say if their boards support VT-d or not.
Give DDR4 six months or so, and a little after Broadwell prices should be similar to DDR3.
By the way, the Xeon E5-2603 V3 may be a good CPU to look into. Even though it has a lower clockspeed, you can't be the price for virtual environments. I really need to start a new thread :).
Personally I love Debian. It isn't quite as dumbed down as Ubuntu but its got enough tutorials and is easy enough to work with that I can get around it quickly. Webmin also helps a lot, saves me lots of time editing server configs for things like BIND or FTP servers.
Nothings holding Linux back except the mentality of OEMs.
Honestly I think the community should look into making a TV ad for Linux that appeals to the general public...just take a distro that's idiot proofed nicely like Mint or Ubuntu and find some good music to go with it...maybe use "Break Free" by Ariana Grande since everyone hates Windows right now lol
Hopefully System76 can get a little farther off the ground too
I've been thinking about this for a long time. All it takes is money, and lots of it.
Ubuntu ships in other countries(Asia and East Europe) on HP and Dell hardware, normally this serves as a place holder for pirated Windows but many people just end up sticking with Linux.
I was sort of aware of this however, wouldn't it be awesome to see Dell, Asus, and Samsung drop Windows or offer a price decrease when choosing say Manjaro, Korora, Mint, or Sabayon?
MSI or Asus's gaming laptops with Sabayon would be be the bee's knees.
BTW: Korora looks really cool.
Mankato, Sabayon, and Korora are probably my favorite distros. I've always loved having the latest and greatest from Fedora, but something was missing. Korora fixed this. I've always wanted to try Arch and Gentoo, but could never get pass the installer due to my eye sight. Manjaro and Sabayon fixed this. Couldn't recommend these three more. Absolutely (near) perfect.
Right now we just need better hard ware support for Linux. I think AMD is going to "free" their Radeon drivers soon but then we still have Nvidia and all the NICs to worry about.