One of the main reasons that most people are afraid to try Linux is because they have this preconceived notion about Linux being too hard to use and difficult to maintain…

Myth# 1: Linux Installation is difficult.
Myth# 2: I have to know the Linux terminal in order to use Linux.
Myth# 3: There is no one-click installation in linux. I have to compile everything.
Myth# 4: Linux Lack applications.
Myth# 5: Can’t play my movies or use my itunes/ipod.

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