Linux gradually approaches mass users

The open source Linux operating system is getting more and more interested by ordinary users, thanks to significant improvements such as an eye-catching interface, stable operation and no longer difficult to use.

However, some attractive elements of Linux are also factors that contribute to its popularity slowing down .

Start universal

Dell - the leading computer manufacturer in the world, has just decided to provide Linux options for at least two lines of desktop computers and a line of laptops. This is welcomed by the open source community, because it is an important sign that Linux has begun to find its foothold in the mass market.

Indeed, now looking at the most popular Linux versions like Ubuntu or Kubuntu, it is hard to say that they are not beautiful or lack the "maturity" of an operating system. The old Linux versions are completely the domain of professional people or computer savvy people. But since the past few years there has been a large and strong movement with the goal of universalizing Linux, making it as equally friendly as Windows, and still taking advantage of the power of the vast Linux community.

Try looking at Ubuntu for example. It is the version that Dell intends to provide. Ubuntu is very well designed, very user-friendly, quick and easy to install. It is full of stability and power of Linux, completely free (as well as most software for it), can be edited at a deep level, and especially it is almost easy to use.

Of course, "almost" is an important word. First look at the easy-to-use side of Linux. An acquaintance using Windows or Mac will quickly get used to and feel comfortable with Linux, enjoy the facilities like opening multiple desks (desktop) and switching back and forth. Adept - a tool to add and remove Linux programs, not only does its work in a similar way in Windows, but also gives you access to a huge online repository of hundreds of large and small software. all free.

There are still many restrictions

That is an attractive point, but at the same time a weakness of Linux. The operating system relies on a large and enthusiastic development community, constantly offering new features, new software for Linux. The problem is that for a person who has just stepped into the Linux environment, they will be easily overwhelmed and embarrassed by the choice. Want to listen to music? You have 11 software to choose from such as Audacious, JuK, Quark . Need text editor? You want GTKedit, Kate, KEdit, KWrite, Leafpad, Mousepad, or xae? All are available, just select and click a few.

If you want to install something that is not in an existing library, you have a bigger problem, which is interdependence. Because Linux has a much higher modularity than Windows, many programs need to be combined with other modules to work. For professionals, this is completely natural and easy to understand, but for most ordinary users it is like a quiz.

The most interesting thing is that while Linux itself, most notably Ubuntu, is quite "tricky", most of the software for it is not like that. They lack a lot of software for Windows and Mac.

For example, Linux's GIMP image processor, though, has most of the same features as Photoshop, but its sophistication is far from comparable. Similarly, video processors like Kino or Cinelerra cannot compare with Sony Vegas or Adobe Premiere. The best office suite for Linux is OpenOffice.org, but it still lags behind Microsoft Office in terms of perfection and perfection.

So, perhaps only if you don't need too much graphics processing and are willing to accept some minor annoyances in return for more compelling and secure costs, Linux may be the you in the moment.

The Anh