All my favorite Linux desktop readiness threads...

[aysiu]

Recently, Stormy Eyes started a thread about being tired of the "if only Linux had X feature or killer app, then there'd be a mass migration" threads

I, too, am getting tired. You'll often hear tired old forum members like Stormy and me complaining that arguments about Linux desktop marketshare, desktop readiness, desktop migration, etc. have taken place thousands of times. Well, it may not number into the thousands yet, but it has happened a lot. Here are some threads you might want to read if you don't believe me.

Some threads started out innocently and got hijacked by argumentative individuals. Others were clearly flamebait from the first post. Next time I see one of these threads, I'll post a link to this thread (the one you're reading) and then add it to my list.

Anatomy of a well-intentioned Linux Troll
For Ubuntu Lovers, what is PREVENTING you from deleting your Windows Partition?
Future of Microsoft?
In your opinion is Ubuntu a serious rival for OSX and the upcoming Windows Vista?
In your opinion what is the biggest setback that is preventing Linux to widespread?
Is Linux REALLY More Secure Than Windows?
Is Microsoft Windows ready for the desktop?
Linux not ready for the desktop thread
My wife wants windows back
Reasons to leave Linux
Reasons why I aint using ubuntu on my personal desktop...
Simple things Windows users can't do
The Future of Linux ( How A Windows Zealot changed)
This man obviously hasn't seen Ubuntu
What do non geeks want?
Which Operating System Is Best?
Who Says "Windows" is better Than "Linux" ??
Why is everyone so anti-Microsoft?
Why is your operating system better?
Why Windows Sucks (a rant)
Wired article: Is Ubuntu for you?

[PingunZ]

Nice, Aysiu
You're the Forum-Hero

Grtz PingunZ

[Brunellus]

don't be a menace to ubuntu while drinking ur juice n da hood.

Great work aysiu.

EDIT: my sig's "don't be a menace" link now points to this thread.

[Iandefor]

Welcome to my signature .

Excellent little index of threads, aysiu.

[matthew]

matthew reads the thread... *subscribed*

I may need to modify my sig to have one link to a page with "Great Ubuntu threads by Aysiu"

[Derek Djons]

Terrific aysiu. This is a thread I'll be monitoring for some time. Also it deserves a place in quite some signatures! By total coincidence I've also posted the same subject related post on my own blog. I did it because I'm experiencing 'yet again' a lot of flame and total nonsense post about Linux vs. Windows and what not!

Who ever is interested can read my 2 cents here

[aysiu]

Derek Djons, what a coincidence indeed! Don't get me started, either...

[nalmeth]

Nice collection. Now I suppose people will link to this thread everytime a new one comes up.

As for me, I will just do what I always did before, ignore them.

Though, it's cool to see how they rack up like that.

Thanks aysiu!

[John.Michael.Kane]

At the veryleast those threads should be locked. this way you can prevent those who seek re-start flames from doing so. also this thread will need to be watch for there will be those who will post not ready this not ready that stuff in here too.

aysiu pretty good list of what not to do in them links when someones trying to make a point.

[Derek Djons]

Originally Posted by SD-Plissken At the veryleast those threads should be locked. this way you can prevent those who seek re-start flames from doing so. also this thread will need to be watch for there will be those who will post not ready this not ready that stuff in here too. aysiu pretty good list of what not to do in them links when someones trying to make a point.

It would be a shame if this thread will be moved because of heat-seekers. So I hope if they post nobody reacts or the moderator / administrator removes the concerning post.

But to get back a bit more on-topic and still reply to SD-Plissken's post.
Unfortunately I think this has to do with either the age of people or there lack of knowledge. Both are in my opinion the cause of the returning flame threads and posts.