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    [–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

    It is easier more than ever to install linux today.

    The issue boils down to the fact that the number of people that never installed an OS is pretty high.

    Most people buy their laptop and roll with the OS installed. Microsoft paid a lot to be the default choice and we have the market we have today.

    But if you check your email and browse internet, any OS will work.

    The strength and weakness of Linux, is that there is many ways to skin a cat. But it can get confusing really fast, even if you are tech savvy.

    Habits die hard and Microsoft and Apple were pretty good at capturing the market.