Linux Desktop DEAD? I think not!

Is desktop Linux really dead? For down and dirty grunt Linux desktop has a long way to go. I develop on both Linux and OS X and whilst OS X has a responsive and intuitive interface Linux wins out on customisation. No surprise really as Linux has always attracted the 'modders' and 'tweakers' but there is a lot to be said for being able to customise your desktop to the point that it fits your workflow perfectly improving user efficiency and accuracy.

What Linux lacks for web developers are tools such as those included in Adobe Cloud Suite. Essential tools such as Dreamweaver and Photoshop and nice to have tools such as Edge and Premiere just don't exist for Linux yet, Adobe toyed with the idea but have finally admitted that there wasn't the user base present to justify the cost.
Office users will see a lack of Microsoft Office as a major issue in their day to day activities when there are tools available that are just as productive as the famous MS bloatware such as Open Office and KDE Office, they may not be as pretty but they sure pack a punch and can cope with 98% of day to day office work.
Gamers shouldn't ignore Linux just yet. There are games a plenty if you know where to look and with Steam coming to Linux the games scene will only get better. It still remains to be seen if these games can maximise the low overheads of the OS (compared to Windows 7/8) but I can see a new batch of Linux tweakers forming to provide the leanest kernels available to add to their hardware over-clocking skills.
Linux Desktop dead? No just taking a nap!

More of this can be found on the original OMGUbuntu article.

In my new role as webmaster for the clan project (www.72010-hengist.org) I will be making sure regular updates are posted on the projects progress.
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We are currently searching for an electrical engineer. You must be qualified and able to complete an electrical system from design to installation. Why an electrical installation on a steam loco? Modern safety standards dictate a raft of electrical safety gear from AWS (Advanced Warning System), TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System), OTMR (On Track Monitoring and Recording) and radio equipment. There is also cab lighting, dial lighting, access lighting, front and rear marker lights and headlights, the list goes on.

Who knows there may even be some form of networking involved between the loco and support coach by the time the loco hits the mainline!

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