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For those of us that like to use Linux it seems insulting to pay for a laptop that comes preloaded with an operating system that we'll never use. Whatever the laptop costs there'll be a hidden fee on top of that for the software and that's why *some* vendors have "Windows Refunds" on offer.

Linux has a negative image associated with it; a most unfortunate affliction when that image is contrary to the truth. I'm occasionally asked "why do you bother with Linux?" by people who haven't used it recently under the assumption that it's difficult to use, counter intuitive, geeky, nerdy and any number of other adjectives. However it is my intention to raise awareness that Linux is remarkably usable these days, so on that note let's start looking at how Linux has outgrown that stereotype.