Why Linux is Ready for the Desktop Today

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Article Source ZDNet
June 5, 2009, 1:09 am

Over the years, the question “is Linux ready for the desktop” has been raised time and time again, and countless articles have been written about the strengths and weaknesses of this operating system. While desktop Linux adoption has yet to go completely mainstream, recent indicators show that a major change is underfoot.

Linux is primed to take the PC market by storm as more enterprises recognize the value proposition that Linux offers business – more flexibility, customization and affordable options. We’re also seeing hardware manufacturers expanding their Linux offerings on a range of devices. The recent roll out of the new ProBook series of HP notebook devices available with a fully supported Linux operating system is one example and these options is only expected to grow…