Pointer: blog post, "RANT: Is the Linux dream a myth?"

[blnchflr]

I came across this blog post in the openSUSE forums: RANT: Is the Linux dream a myth?

I've met a few characters that are living the Linux dream or at least claiming to. But here's the rub... is there anyone who's exclusively using it? I don't mean "I've got Linux installed on my USB stick" or "I dual boot". Is there anyone who is actually using Linux as there sole operating system. Booting into everyday to check their email, write their documents, develop their code, surf the web and yes.. play their games. I fear there is not.

Having used Linux exclusively for almost a year, and knowing people who've been Linux-exclusive for longer than that, not to mention MAC USERS, the author seems naive or sheltered. Which surprises me, as he's a coder - apparently I'm prejudiced about coders :o)

Comments

[dragonwolf]

The Magic Mouse does have the ability to have a second button, but it's software base and, last I used it, a tad finicky. The cool thing about the Magic Mouse, though, is that it can be programed to have a vast number of software powered buttons (with the use of a third party app).

[dreamatdrew]

... I was referring to the puck mouse, actually...

[dragonwolf]

Ah, it was hard telling, since the main topic was the Magic Mouse. Unfortunately, it was deemed a flop by the tech industry, so I don't think the design was ever duplicated.

[dreamatdrew]

Meh, was understandable mistake.
And yeah, that mouse got a lot of flack, industry and elsewhere. They even made little snap-on covers to make it the same general shape as a 'regualar' mouse. Still, there are days I get the urge to hack one together, but upgraded to optical and with an extra button & scrollamagig. *shrug* Me and my crazy ideas....