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linux is the best.
...No.
Has anyone--ever--tried to argue that it is?
I wish it was, but it unfortunately isn't.
Even when STEAM comes to linux later this year the games themselves still have to be developed to work with Linux. So essentially games will be full multiplatform between PC, MAC, and Linux. Once that happens then yes, I will make the switch to Linux. Until then I am a Windows guy so I can continue to game.
Not at all. Why would it be it is an open source technology and Microsoft has 90% of the marketshare and on top of that I bet the general consumer doesn't even know what Linux is and what it is about therefore how can something be the future that has a niche group following.
The counter argument is that it can and will gain traction and be an option and sure that may be to an extent but seeing as Microsoft has some of the most notable reliable software exclusive to Microsoft and will likely always be the leader in that regard, I see no reason for Linux to be the future as it actually has no reason to be.
And those wishing or hoping it is I see no plausible reason why you wan't an OS change as Windows is already highly optimized and what does an OS have to do with the games you play, seems silly.