Chapter 1. What Are You Getting Into?
So, you want to know what you're getting into by using Linux. I can tell you what you're getting into: trouble. You're getting into trouble. That's what you usually hear about Linux. Linux has a reputation for being the scary, complex operating system that only ubergeeks should use for running servers. Linux has a reputation for being the operating system that you would never put on your mother's computer, or anyone's computer who isn't a computer genius. Just like my reputation for being a genius, Linux's reputation for being the sole domain of technophiles is not deserved. Actually, I'm not sure if my reputation as a genius exists within any circles, but I think it's a good rumor to get started. Pass on ...
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