[plug] Linux on the desktop (was Re: Why 2025 matters for PLUG)

[Chris McCormick]

Hi all,

On 27/12/2024 13:47, Rob Phillips wrote:
> I tried to migrate to linux 3-4 years ago, so I could wean myself off macs. I was unhappy with the direction they were taking with their hardware...
> 
> I thought I'd try linux as an alternative. >
> What I would be interested in is information about how to use linux as a 
> productivity tool.
> 
> It's possible that I'm the only plug member with this profile.


Even if Rob's profile is rare in PLUG (not sure) this sounds like a huge 
opportunity. I have heard of a lot of developers in recent years who 
have been Linux curious and wanted to make the switch from Windows or 
Mac. Linux is everywhere now and it's a viable desktop OS especially for 
tech people. It seems like doing modern Linux desktop sessions, desktop 
productivity sessions, could be useful to people like Rob. Problem 
solving sessions to help people out with "how to solve it with your 
Linux desktop" could be useful too.

It could be the year of Linux on the desktop! :D

I would personally be keen to attend one of these to help out new people 
getting started with Linux.

Cheers,

Chris.


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