In the past, these types of
applications haven??™t been readily available. This situation has been getting better
recently. The introduction of the OpenOffice.org productivity suite has really helped
make Linux a viable option for the desktop.
The second issue is that the average user tends to find Linux somewhat intimidating.
For you and I, this isn??™t a problem. We??™re comfortable with Linux. We know how to use
it effectively. Unfortunately, the average user in most organizations first learned how to
run a computer using some version of Windows. They are comfortable with Windows
and they don??™t want to learn a new operating system.
The key to making Linux viable on the desktop is to first provide users with
the applications they need to get their work done. The second is to make the user
INSIDE THE EXAM
Distributions on the Linux+ Exam
One of the wise decisions made by the
industry experts who developed the Linux+
certification was to make it vendor-neutral.
You will not be tested on one particular distribution.
The tasks you will be tested on should
be generic in nature. Therefore, you can use
the distribution of your choice when studying
for your exam.
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