Recently, there will be an article "why Linux does not have a desktop" every three days. Most of these articles are derived from lack of
Understanding and accepting the open source system. I will respond to some common perspectives against Linux and try to help people understand why.
Linux may not appear on your desk with a while.
Linux on the desktop, remember, I am a Linux user (yes, on the desktop) so you will see some prejudice here. I firmly believe that the point of view is still being
Indeed, so please consider you before.
Disclaimer: The views expressed below are largely the author's point of view. You may not agree, we will look forward to any excuse.
Linux is not easy.
Not? How many of you is using Linux as your first computer? I guess it will very little. We all know, "different"
Not "difficult". I have been doing this topic, and I have taught people who have just learned computers in Linux (gnome).
There is a little difficult. But this is not a key. When criticizing the open source, the key thing depends on remembering that open source is still largely caused by volunteers.
to make. As long as they want to help you, you have no right to ask anything. Within a quite long time, people still try in Linux
Get basic functions. Since it is already realized, people will eventually put their time on "convenience of use". Linux is being
Improve. I am a relatively new Linux user (a year and a half), and it has practicality in the use of Linux in such a short period of time.
Very big leap. However, if Linux is not perfect for everyone, it is correct, it is getting better and better. These ones
It is not that happened within a day, so it is rude to developers every week.
Although criticism is right. People's comments are really helpful, but most articles are simply that "Linux is not as simple as Windows.
"If you have a particularly unique point of help, please subscribe to the KDE or GNOME. You will be surprised
They may reply to your question. Remember, "Simple" is secondary, so it will help us solve the problem.
I will in depth, but I am still studying. Although there are already many research outside, and many indicate Linux for computers.
Novice is simple.
Linux is not perfect.
What does "perfect" mean? In my opinion, it means that the internal operation of the operating system is hidden by the user, showing the user's feelings and
Harmonious environment. This is contrary to the basic principles of Linux, or at least for a long time. Linux is related to openness, and
Let the user roughly patch everything. It is difficult to say that Linux should not make people convinced. But very lucky, this same fine
God allows people to learn Linux and turn it into them; say, (Linux is "perfect". Remove some "feature" ratio
In addition, it is easy, I have to say it anymore, "tolerance". These things take time. No normal people will say that Linux is not
To "Perfect". If you want to help, write a little thing to give it to KDE, GNOME or your favorite desktop version.
Linux (developer or community) is zero.
I think this is close to the truth. Linux has one of the closest groups I have ever seen. Few of this "split"
debate. One of them is often "there is too much release!". What I must say is, why? Why have so many release?
? What forces you to use each? nothing much. All distributions are unified, so it is not like more than 100 different operating systems.
System. What unified Linux distribution version? For beginners, they use the kernel. They all use GNU tools. They all use xfree86. They all use glibc. You understand this. Maybe one or two versions (may be embedded) do not use these things, but
If the version of the% 95 is done, I will complain. Linux distribution is unified because they use most of the same software. Only
"Custom" software is the management of installation and package. Installation is very little thing that people must do, so it is not so much for portability.
Important, especially if the "desktop" goal is to install it in advance on the machine. Package management is not so important, because all the procedures
The order management system is the same basic work. They manage packages. You just have to learn new orders, or even at the release
The "suitable" "suitable" will be a popular system, so it is enough to understand that. Windows98 is different from WindowsXP. Things change, and
If it is just slightly (among the issuance), it is not difficult.
Some people will say that there should be only one or two issues. This is not logical. Linux has a variety of uses, and its openness allows you to create
Built a special version. Don't want to think, I know that we may need a version of the firewall, a normal version, a server version, an embedded version
This, mediation and "from scratch", etc. Say that I should use Fedora or say Gentoo should be a ridiculous
.
Also, I believe everyone likes a certain version is nothing. People have different tastes, that is, that is so simple. I believe most people will
Aware of this. Many people don't like Windows, so why do you give people "suitable for everyone's size"? It is obviously not suitable
All people, and that is why many people in you are changing or wishing to change.
Because there are "too many releases", people complain that it is impossible to get a package you choose. This is only one in non-open source applications.
A problem. Open source charm is that everything developer has to do to release a source code package and let the package manager pack them. Now
Almost included in the online download system is included in each of the main release. Landing a site, manually downloading is turning out. This is
Will Windows different? Absolutely, but it is better. I use a smaller release (Archlinux), and I have I think in the library.
Each software you want. This is existing, even so, I have to go to the site of Pacman Packages to see.
Then there are people who have not seen KDE and GNOME, and there is a program like that. They just say people should work together for "greater interests"
. This is a bit unrealistic. Not everyone can get along with harmony. If the whole society works so, we will open the Ford car (
Thank you for express this commentary), and eat chocolate ice cream. Competition is good, even if it sacrifies compatibility. Because of using two Tort
Sexual procedures and make them coordinate (freeSktop.org) to learn multi-characteristic than trying to learn a program and maintaining a stable while
Much more.
Linux advances too fast.
This may be the most effective argument. Linux advanced quickly. It is always changing and is improved. The question is whether it is "too fast"
. Personally think that this speed is good. The patch is very fast, and the new features are always added (free). But someone can
I am willing to update the system (like Windows) every 2-3 years. People say that this is impossible on Linux, and the developer will not
Establish an application because the API is always updated. Fortunately, there is already a perfect solution to this method, Debian Stable. you
Just upgrade once a few years, and feel very good, just like its name, stability. Now, for developers, this is not a solution because you can only support a library 2 years ago. Although this is only tortured, non-open source developers, because if
The app is open source and is really great, people will help you transplant it. This has been different from the open source projects that have stopped development.
Proved.
Linux does not support commercial software / philosophy.
So, you can't encapsulate software with non-open source applications. Is this a problem, yes. But once again, you must remember GNU public
Whether the license is established (most Linux software is released below it). Establish it to help promote a completely free system.
Non-open source software violates this belief, so it is naturally not very compatible. This is a firm attitude, no one has the right to say "open source concept"
it's wrong. People who have different beliefs will only have to get along with harmony. There are different religions, and they are basically opposed to each other, many also
The law will be "entangled". Just like a real world, sometimes two groups can't get along with harmony. When you choose Linux, you must remember this
Click, and if you really object, you don't use the GNU public license software.
Then people say that Linux / open source will ruin the business. Let us assume that there is a minute in the world, except for open source software, no use. Then
How to make money? Simple, through the service. Another general method is to customize the available open source application for a special company's needs.
sequence. These two are not "temporary" and will bring income sources. This is different again. We must remember that Linux is always
Serve, at least to some extent. This concept will change the society, not just adaptation. I am sure that many people in you are afraid of changing, no
Relationship, we are all. But open source is helping to lead a new economic plan. This will eliminate the current "software" system and monopoly software.
Remember to support an economic model is not a social job. Don't feel bad if it makes a small person to lose business. People will have to adapt,
But rarely say that society will become a bad place if the software is free. Open source sports will make many things in society become balanced, including
Globalization is growing. We are people of the same world, I will support this kind of view for this. You may say that I am a fanaticism.
But I try my best to understand, and my point of view may change in the future.
There are too many fanators.
Just as I repeated, Linux is aware of some degree of consciousness, and this is inevitable. People pay attention to this operating system because of us
They have been put into our time, money and code to make Linux power. There is no mistake for what you do. But this is an advantage.
People are proud of their work, and they don't want to see it failed, so they will do their best to make it the best possible. Like Microsoft
Companies may rarely care for the best products, as long as they can make money. Eric raymond has been discussed in detail this, you can
Read the "Market and Cathedral" to get a deeper understanding.
Does anyone think linux does not have a defect? Yes, but there are so someone in each operating system. Most people just simply want Linux better
some. As an end user, you have thousands of people who work for you, all from their heart. Can you still ask more?
?
But unfortunately, I will add some fanatic ingredients and try to suit your morality. Slight this paragraph, if you don't like to drum
blow. Some people will say something like "I only use the best software, I don't care about politics", as I choose Microsoft instead of desktop Linux.
reason. This is the main reason for causing monopoly and other issues. In the society driven by money, every purchase is inherently political.
of. When you buy something from a company, you are talking about "I support your practice." Microsoft is to blow with unfair means and quite a lot.
Mao is known for a sight. Even if Windows is a better platform, you can't ignore this problem and say that you don't want to be politics. It is time to stand up and think about whether I want Microsoft to control your computer is very good. You may decide that you will feel comfortable, but there is no reason.
Consider it.
Linux is slow.
There is indeed "debate", it just advocates. But I want to clarify what I often put around. "X is slow." X11 is one
A protocol, it is impossible to be slow. Only one special implementation is likely to be slow. If you feel that xfree86 is slow, please provide some
Evidence, because I didn't see any evidence. The problem is that many publishing are missing to show everything. Earlier when I use a certain
When people's Mandrake installation, they have three different servers running on the desktop system. This is obvious to slow down things slow.
With my experience, Windows's default installation is quite bloated, but you often listen to people, "If you just turn off unnecessary service
Wild, Windows runs like! "Please treat Linux in the same attitude to show fair.
There is no driver.
Yes, there is. Linux supports more hardware than Windows, that is, it is so simple. The problem depends on the hardware that supports the normal "desktop". In a very long
This is very difficult for a while, because the company will produce cheap hardware to save money. This inexpensive hardware is not that is compatible,
Follow the standards. I remember HP's LaserJet1000 (not 1012), WinModems, And Wincams. But fortunately, the trend
In transition. Many companies have guaranteed improving Linux support, I believe them. But if you expect to get a Linux driver CD, you don't
Will see the big picture. Ideally, the embedded in the standard kernel (and is open source) fully supports the full support of the hardware to "unbox". The hardware that the Linux system can be supported will be much more than Windows. If you want evidence, it can be in your new hardware
see. Windows may not support your very new TV card with a decent solution, or it doesn't know your sound card at all.
Windows only does not load too much driver, so you are forced to use CD. I have a modern system, all of my hardware can
Being supported by Linux standard kernel support, there is no need for any additional drivers. Yes, this is a commercial system, it is not a "immature"
Householder. In other words, I understand that "it works for me" is not enough.
No application.
Are the famous applications transplant? No, they don't. However, the intent is to build some good things, some open source things. ideal
Say, we want a substitute, not a whole. With open source programs, you rarely have these transplants, because some
Volunteers will transplant this app if it is good enough. You don't have to rely on a company to get new features / patches. For daily desktop
For, Linux already has a corresponding application. Web browsing, text processing, Email and PIM have been mature and stable. Of course, there is also a place behind Linux.
But it is improved every day. Say "no application" is fake. Here is a large application alternative table. Of course there is also very
More other things like this.
I know what you are thinking. "But {fill in expensive monopoly software} is not available!" Well, complain! " Write the company,
Let them transplant software. They don't transplant software unless they know people concerned. The app is timely. Linux is also positive
In "rise", and the process is slow. First, the foundation must be established, and the main focus should be concentrated above. With Linux
For a development platform, we will see those famous manufacturers will eventually retreat under pressure.
in conclusion
I want people to take things from here. That is to remember that Linux is written by ordinary people. They can only do so much, so fast. Linux will eventually come to the desktop. Please don't try to force it. Like IBM's business speaking, "Linux is open ... the future is open
of. "Linux can be anything you want. Nothing to prevent you from helping you from helping one of the versions of desktop Linux or your favorite desktop ring
Government / equipment solves the problem. If you lack coded or technical skills, the money always needs (there are some, beer). ;-)
Finally, you may say, "I already know this!". These views are nothing more than the summary of all the arguments I have read. Please reply casually
, Just please include another article "Linux has not prepared a desktop".
