Comment: Modern Linux in some forms is effectively "there" for the

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Modern Linux in some forms is effectively "there" for the

common user.

Yes, there are still problems. But one could also have a great experience with no hassles.

However, if one is tech averse, or has no family or friends as "tech support" then Linux is not the way to go.

Some will never be able to afford a Mac. For those, there is Linux. Either you'll pay in a little extra time fixing this or that odd problem you may or may not encounter. Or you pay for the whole system up front.