Why Linux Isn’t Mainstream

Well, basically, I want somewhere to post my thoughts. Somewhere I can keep a record of what I think/thought was a good idea in order to create something great for the future. It’s the reason why I spend more time reading blog posts, project documentation and asking friends using Linux what they think of it than actually learning to program. I want to find something to focus on, a goal that can radically change and improve the Linux desktop and market share.

I’m reading about why the incredible speed and reliability of Linux isn’t attracting all the users and companies of the day, why Linux is only just competing with the Windows OS of 12 years ago (reference), why people find it difficult to use, why the eye candy of 3D effects isn’t bringing users in droves.

Honestly, there is a simple answer and it’s not easy to hear or read. I’m going to be brutally honest as a great fan of Linux. Linux sucks.

Now the previous statement probably seems strange, if not completely alien that an avid fan of Linux would say that the operating system he stands by and promotes day-in-day-out sucks but I do have my reasons. I don’t think all of the problems with Linux should be explained in one long blog post so expect this to be spread out over many… to my horror.