Comment 1501 for bug 1

Hi folks,

I followed a discussion on LinkedIn with more than 400 comments and
tried to extract the 15 most relevant reasons why people think, that
Linux is currently not used on the desktop:

1. Slick Microsoft PR, Windows is the defacto standard or simply
inherited monopoly. (18 votes)
2. Missing appropriate software on Linux (for particular needs) /
Vendor Lock-in. (18 votes)
3. Compatibility issues Linux-Windows in software when collaborating. (13 votes)
4. Too much tech-knowhow needed (just for nerds, servers and/or for
commandline junkies). (11 votes)
5. People already know Windows and are simply resistant to change (and
will struggle). (10 votes)
6. Lack of awareness / Ignorance or simply decision of management. (9 votes)
7. (Migration) costs (get it to work, experience, train users etc). (9 votes)
8. Missing Linux Knowhow (and not enough time to dig into it). (7 votes)
9. Hardware compatibility issues. (7 votes)
10. Less educated specialists/administrators available or cost more. (7 votes)
11. People don't want to run risks and do what the others do (using
the market leader). (6 votes)
12. Better support (because you pay for the software and have a
contract). (6 votes)
13. Windows already there on the shipped PC. (6 votes)
14. Too much confusion because many distros, desktop environments. (6 votes)
15. Windows (and apps) looks/works better, is easier to use and/or has
better/more features (6 votes)

It took me a while to extract and I think these are relevant for
solving bug 1, that's why I post them here.
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Martin Wildam

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