What is so good about Linux?
Whenever I have conversations with people about windows and Linux they always ask me what is so good about Linux. They see something that looks pretty (OK, OK, so I like my bling and gives them a wow factor but it is not enough. I can talk about Linux's superior multitasking and hardware support or security against virus's and spyware and I get the gazed donut look in pretty short order. I can tell them about its licensing or price (what price?) and rant on about the benefits of free software Stallman style but then I get the quality and support arguments.
What I have found that does work is not explaining about Linux at all. Yessiree Bob. I instead talk to them about what they can do with their computers, work or hobbies. I sort of figured this out when the most unarguable negative about Linux that windows people throw in our faces is games. You can tell them that Linux has all the free software in the world and they ask "Does it play [insert windows game here]?" That's when you do your best Forrest Gump impression.
Instead I talk about specific needs.
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