oldbobsbus wrote:

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I am reasonably computer savvy and have tried Linux ubuntu on several occasions and there is no way I would suggest to the average Joe to use it.

Just one for instance... if I go and buy the latest Canon Printer and open up the box it has 2 disc's with it ...
Drivers for Windows
and
Drivers for Mac.
Now how do I get to use it if I dont know how to find, download, install and setup the drivers etc for the new printer..
and thats only one for instance..

Linux may be ok for nerds but it isn't ok for the average Joe..

-- Edited by oldbobsbus on Thursday 16th of January 2014 04:13:11 PM

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What you do is, plug in your new printer, scanner, camera, video, TV, stereo or just about anything else and it will work straight away, or ask you if you want it to get the right driver, or would you like to look for yourself. Then it will get the driver, install it and your new toy will work. It's virtually all automatic with choice, you can use he terminal if you want, but for the average person it all unfolds in front of you. Once you learn how to handle the menu, that's it and that takes about 5 minutes. Tutorials abound for every piece of software and distro, you don't eve have to install one to s how it works, just down load put it on a disc or usb, stick it I your computer term it on and select the boot drive.

It's not windows or apple, no control, it's free and just works differently. People don't put restrictions on open source use and control. Of course you can buy proprietary systems from companies if you want the level or support to be instant, free fixes and run a big business. But they also release community supported versions for everyone to use an play with if they want and people do.

Don't know of any current popular linux distro that doesn't work with just about anything you attach to it.