Linux is not good for Desktop

[Douglas Pollard]

On 03/03/2014 09:57 PM, Jimmy Bradley wrote:
>          Years ago, I went back and forth between Linux and Windows.
> I started out with Red Hat, then Mandrake, then Cent OS. I think it was
> around version 8 that I started running Ubuntu on a machine or two, and
> have continued to run it, and over time, as I've replaced machines,
> Ubuntu as become the only desktop OS I run.
>          I'll admit, I didn't like the Unity Desktop when it first came
> out, but as I've used it, over time, I've gotten to where I don't want
> to run anything else. Ubuntu and the Unity desktop just runs so smooth,
> and the hardware support is great. I can go buy a new printer, and
> pretty much not worry about if it's going to work or not with Ubuntu.
> I can boot up anyone of my laptops or desktop, and not worry about if
> there's going to be a problem. To put it simply, Ubuntu just works.
>
> Jim
>
>          
> On Wed, 2014-01-29 at 22:39 +0530, Ramachandran Chidambaraiyer wrote:
>> While discussing about Apple and its OS for Mac and Iphone, it was
>> mentioned that Linux has failed as an OS for Desktop. It includes
>> Ubuntu also.
>> Do you agree with this.
>> Ramachandran
>>
>
>
       I have been using Ubuntu about ten years. I had, had no training 
in computer technology so just fumbled my way throught to install 
Debian. I struggled with it about 6 moths and landed on Ubuntu. I am now 
80 yeras old and I make video's use the net, write stories and even a 
book.  Never have I had a virus nor had any need to do anything but run 
the desktop.  I try my best to get family and friends to use Linux when 
ever I  get a chance to be an advocate. As a matter of fact I really 
struggle now to get around in windows and likely wouldn't be able to use 
windows 8 without difficulty.  I am presently using the desktop 
Navagatrix which is Ubuntu with a lot of marine navigation and marine 
radio programs that I use on my sailboat. When I get to old for sailing 
I will go back to plain old Vanella Ubuntu.    Doug