Download Squad wrote another excellent article debunking some of the most common myths surrounding Linux. My favorite myth from the list is debunked below:
Linux won’t allow you to watch your favorite video files.
False. Out of the box many Linux distributions have so-so support for common video formats but, did you know there are open source players which can handle almost anything you can throw at them? It’s true. Due to patent restrictions you may have to install them yourself but, fear not, there are great forums for popular Linux distributions and, installing an application under Linux is usually a snap. For Ubuntu or Debian users, check out Automatix, which will help you install a whole host of useful but patent restricted applications and add-ons which make Linux a force to reckon with.
There are several other common Linux myths addressed by the folks over at Download Squad. The article is on the cusp of being dugg — so go check it out and push them over the edge.
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