Too Long; Didn't Read
To say that our relationship with Linux on the desktop has been strained would be an understatement. Linux itself is incredibly successful, yet far from perfect - but still surprisingly popular depending on how you look at it. Chances are, the majority of your favorite sites and online services are powered by Linux. The few things that (still) don't work, are the things that are causing a great deal of damage when it comes to Linux adoption. At least, not until less-than-ideal decisions stop being made that ultimately leave newcomers frustrated.