Posted by: xantham One particularly distraught new Linux user came to me and shared how his meeting with a number of Linux "pros" turned to a bash Windows, bash him and bash everything he said gathering. Instead of answering his question regarding which GUI they prefer to use on their systems, the response was a clear: "you ignoramous! Go back to your Windows."
Today, Linux offers so much for the beginning user and those moving from the Windows world. There are major successes with file sharing (thanks to work of projects like SAMBA and their excellent documentation), effective ways to run applications across platforms (thanks to the blood and sweat of many including those from the Wine project). And there are so many more great examples.
In other words, there is very positive work going on in the Linux community to help new comers get up to speed and productive. However, there are a few remaining issues that prevent people from experiencing the depth, breath and quality of Linux and Open Source in general. Some are minor, but others present very real barriers to entry into the world of Open Source and Linux.
When I started work on this article I assumed I would be writing about something else, like user interfaces, or perhaps issues with applications compatibility between the Windows world and Linux. Or perhaps the continued FUD that exists and the barriers to communication. But instead, I found myself encountering more and more new users who referred to another issue, a very real barrier to their entry into the Linux world. Many new users were telling me they were encountering something that effectively turned them off Linux.
Linux snobs.
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xantham
on Apr 19 : 15:59
I know a few linux snobs. they usually don't wash their hair |
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