The Linux Desktop Myth by A.Y. Siu Great discussion article on why linux isn't on more desktops. It's entirely possible that you may not have heard of Linux. Maybe you own a Mac or Windows computer and don't read the technology news. You may have a TiVo, but it doesn't have a huge sticker on the box that reads "Powered by Linux" (even though it is). You may use Google, but it doesn't have any announcement on its homepage that it's run on Linux servers (even though it is). Whether you've heard of Linux or not--it probably plays a role in your life somehow. An in-depth look at the Linux desktop--present and future. desktoplinuxmyththe in Computing > Linuxwith comparecomparedcomparisoncomputingdesktopincentiveinterestinglinuxopensourcewindows