Re: When Will GNU/Linux Be Ready for Joe User?

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From: Ministry Of Jute (allthings_at_jute.net)
Date: 05/19/04


Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 03:35:14 GMT

Simon wrote:

> I'm doing a survey.
>
> When do you think GNU/Linux will be ready for the average Joe? What
> obstacles must it overcome first?

It may never be ready for Joe.

But it is already in use by Juan, Chang and Rajiv

Joe has fallen way behind on the technology curve because of Microsoft
Protectionism ( read: Protection of Ballmer'$ and Gate$ stock wealth ).