Totally agree with your familiarity argument. I think that's the main reason why Linux can't compete.
One can think that the desktop OS for a regular user is a commodity, so why replace it? The benefits for the regular user of using Linux are not tangible, so there's no point for them in not using what has worked for them throughout the years.
What I don't agree with, is that you make it sound like Linux "breaks" and would cause problems, and more extreme that it can not even compete.
There are lots of segments where Linux can adapt perfectly to user's need. The fact is that user's are not willing to change and don't really NEED to change. It is not because of supposed Linux short comings.
One can think that the desktop OS for a regular user is a commodity, so why replace it? The benefits for the regular user of using Linux are not tangible, so there's no point for them in not using what has worked for them throughout the years.
What I don't agree with, is that you make it sound like Linux "breaks" and would cause problems, and more extreme that it can not even compete.
There are lots of segments where Linux can adapt perfectly to user's need. The fact is that user's are not willing to change and don't really NEED to change. It is not because of supposed Linux short comings.