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Why Isn't Everyone Using Linux?

This is a lesson part of the module The Web Economy out of the Open Source ERP/Executive Diploma course conducted by a private university.

Topics

  • Even though Linux is free and MS Windows is not, we still find a minority having Linux on their desktops.
  • Main reasons seems to be the comfortable culture from using MS for a longer time and the lack of expertise handling Linux[1].

Discussion

  • Research the statistics and trends of Linux vs MS usage around the world and in your particular country.
  • Are there training centres or institutions promoting Linux around your place?
  • Can you master Linux enough to have it on your own PC?
  • What do you think are the real reasons why people are not switching from MS Office to OpenOffice?

Activities

  • Publish your works in an attractive manner in your user page, stating your own views and findings providing links to your sources. Use the talk page here to score marks.
  • Create or edit sub-pages of course materials within wikiversity.
  • Discuss in the forum (link shall be provided) by offering your ideas and answering or comment on others' postings.

References

  1. ↑ http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20070913/linuxs-free-system-is-now-easier-to-use-but-not-for-everyone/

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