>In the end - apparently average Joe can use Linux today for browsing internet, viewing pdfs and doing Libre Office stuff just as well as on any other operating system (Windows, OS X)
Certainly true. Setting up friends and family helps them understand it's easier than they may believe. I find that most people have a view of Linux that is based on what Linux was a number of years back.
There are many (dozens) distributions that are easy to use and relatively stable. When I first had an interest in Linux I set aside some time and invested it to transition into Linux. It ended up taking less time and being easier than I thought it would be. I offer anyone with an interest in Linux to help them set-up Linux on any system they desire, unfortunately, most people want an out of the box system.
Certainly true. Setting up friends and family helps them understand it's easier than they may believe. I find that most people have a view of Linux that is based on what Linux was a number of years back.
There are many (dozens) distributions that are easy to use and relatively stable. When I first had an interest in Linux I set aside some time and invested it to transition into Linux. It ended up taking less time and being easier than I thought it would be. I offer anyone with an interest in Linux to help them set-up Linux on any system they desire, unfortunately, most people want an out of the box system.