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Except that they wouldn't - software incompatibility, browser incompatibility... It's similar to getting grandma to run Linux.

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Software incompatibility certainly. But I don't think most people will notice browser compatibility issues if they move to Firefox or Chrome on Linux.

Do you realize how many legacy applications have IE dependencies? Most people in the real world will notice.

Why do so many commenters on tech sites believe "mum" or "grandpa" only run a browser?

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