The numbers back this up. A 79 year old with zero Linux experience and a language barrier was able to use Ubuntu without issue, which says more about how far the platform has come than any benchmark ever could. Linux is also more secure, provides far more privacy, and frees users from vendor lock in, making it a solid alternative. But, enthusiasm without preparation leads to avoidable frustrations, and there a handful of classic missteps that trip up new users every time. Here five common...
