[clug-talk] What does "Ready for the Desktop" really mean?

[Andrew Graupe]

Since I am told linux is ready for the desktop, I've been thinking about 
converting Windows-using family and friends to linux.  This has, in 
turn, made me think about what I do on a regular basis to keep my linux 
system working perfectly, which can't exactly be described as 
user-friendly.  This brings me to an interesting point: what does "ready 
for the desktop" actually mean?

It is a good-sounding phrase for one thing, but it is ambigous as to 
meaning.  Does it mean that linux can be used in a desktop (personal 
daily computing) environment?  If so, then linux is definitely ready for 
the desktop.  Or does it mean that it is ready for use by the average 
computer user that justs wants to surf the web, check e-mail, and play 
games (collectively, the "Desktop" market, note the capital D)?  I would 
argue that linux, although it is good, is not quite there yet.

What are some thoughts on this?
Regards,
Andrew
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