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I understand most Linux advocates conviction in situations like this. They're tired of the Windows flaws, they sought an alternative, found an affordable one with Linux and now want to preach of it's benefits. This is the wrong approach people.

Linux is perfect for first time computer users, so the people spreading that propaganda need to cut it out, and here's why. First time computer users, DO NOT KNOW OR HAVE ANY STIGMAS regarding Linux. They don't know things in Windows don't need a terminal, they don't know the difference between Office and Open Office, Internet Explorer and FireFox, Aero and Gnome, et cetera. They won't have any pre-attachments from previous Windows use, so using Linux won't be as hard as these "lobbyists" state.

Secondly, Linux is perfect for the "average user". The average user checks their e-mail, browses the internet, uses some social networking site, checks their banking, writes up documents and spreadsheets for whatever reasons, and uses the calculator (