Why Linux is Ready for Your Desktop

Linux is ready for your desktop. An advanced operating system, for geeks only, no longer. The latest graphical advancements have proven that Linux is ready to take it to the next level. Although almost 2 billion people indirectly use Linux daily, much fewer use it directly on their PCs. This can be puzzling at times, as Linux is nearly virus-free, not to mention that it's open-source and widely available. Many people still imagine Linux as an ancient '90s style command line system, though it's far from it. From the following screenshots, we see that Linux offers a revolutionary, and stylish graphical interface.

Mimicking the Windows 7 graphical interface:

Another, this time replicating OSX's style:

Linux is certainly not just used to duplicate expensive proprietary systems . Take a look at these images, and you'll quickly detect Linux's unique style.

KDE:

And Ubuntu's GNOME:

Some people accuse Linux of being a geek's "niche" system, but Microsoft actually lists it as a larger threat to their market share than Apple. Don't waste your cash upgrading to Snow Leopard, or Windows 7. Just try Linux. You need only to spend some time. Trust me, you'll love it. Interested? The best Linux distribution for new users is Linux Mint. (Below)