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<p>While linux has gotten much more user-friendly since the late '90s when I messed with Slackware 8.x/9.x on my second Toshiba notebook, it still has a long way to go in some ways. </p>
<p>Even with Ubuntu, the GUI transition issues with Unity, Gnome, and KDE are such that I’m hesitant to recommend it to non-techies…especially novice computer users. </p>
<p>For the non-techie novices, I’d recommend Apple all the way if possible.</p>