[MadIvan]

I disagree. I got Ubuntu Linux and it's got a fine user interface from GNOME. I've managed to customise it with a few minor tweaks so it's rather like a cross between a PC and Mac in terms of its desktop. Perfect.

Linux is however for people who like to be able to customise their OS to a heavy degree - it's sort of like car enthusiasts who like to get under the bonnet and fix up the engine. Mac and Windows is for those who can't be arsed.

Regards, Ivan

[HAL9000]

I've got Gnome and KDE on my Linux servers, but happily, I rarely need to use them. A remote terminal is fine for operating a Linux server.

In the Linux world, there is no adherence to a consistent set of user interface guidelines, so each program has its own weird GUI. That may be acceptable to hobbyists, professionals and masochists, but it's a confusing experience for the average user.

Theoretically, it's possible that Linux could have a great GUI someday. It could happen if all of the developers agreed on a good common framework, like GNUstep. But that seems very unlikely, so I strongly recommend Macs over Linux for most users.