Yes it is still relevant.
The only thing stopping my non-programmer flatmates from using Ubuntu is only MS Office.
They are envious of the interface and the ease at which I get all sorts of packages without worrying about malware.
The only thing stopping my non-programmer flatmates from using Ubuntu is only MS Office.
They are envious of the interface and the ease at which I get all sorts of packages without worrying about malware.
Office productivity isn't the only issue. The issue is they already have Windows, and Office on their computer so there is no real advantage after switching to a free alternative, and there are some REALLY HUGE disadvantages like having to edit bash scripts to manage your computer.
Linux desktop failed. The sooner the Linux community gets over it and starts to focus on cloud stuff (virtualization, management) the better.
The average person would not have to edit a bash script to manage their computer. Almost everything works right out of the box like you would expect.