Thought: Linux is Awesome, just Game-less.

Linux? What's a Linux? I'll tell you.

Linux is a free open-source OS based on ancient technologies (no, really) and has evolved a lot the course of 15-ish years. Linux, holds the lowest market share in the whole industry and is backed by small companies and hardcore devotees. Sure, sure, there are a bunch of games playable on the Linux OS, but in terms of wholesome paid-for retail games, they are sparse.

So far in the time I have spent using a Linux OS, I have seen only 2 companies that support Linux: idsoftware and Epic Games, compared to the one million companies that support Windows. So what am I saying exactly? With the dawning of the Windows 7 up ahead and the support of XP dying, Linux is starting to become a choice for those who want a simple business PC. Linux has it's advantages and it's disadvantages. It's obviously not the first choice for a gamer. But it could be for someone working on a budget.

Some of Linux's advantages are:
+ It works on virtually any PC
+ Everything is Opensource, which means it is completely customizable
+ It's very stable
+ Almost no viruses!
+ The community is helpful (Ubuntu for me.)
+ Can emulate a lot of Windows applications (games too!)
+ It's easy to mod
+ and it's free!

But it also:
- Has a poor amount of games.
- Tricky for computer newbies.
- Installation isn't exactly the easiest.

There're way more negatives, but I support Linux. I do my gaming on my XP, but my laptop is all Linux.

But, if companies start developing for Linux, maybe the OS could become more and more widespread. Think about it, with one seed, you can plant one tree which is equal to more seeds. In the right conditions that is. If all the consumer had to pay for were the games and the PC, well of course they'd like a Linux. But until that day comes, it's not so smooth sailing for the Linux.