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Promoting Linux - An End-User Manifesto for Increasing Adoption

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Discover strategies to increase Linux adoption in this 15-minute video. Learn how to effectively promote Linux as an end-user by becoming an advocate rather than a gatekeeper, showing tolerance for other users' choices, and acknowledging current limitations. Explore ways to spread awareness about Linux improvements, separate open-source advocacy from Linux usage, campaign for Linux versions of popular applications, and contribute to the community. Gain insights into current Linux adoption statistics and practical steps to help grow the Linux user base.

Syllabus

Introduction
Where are we now? stats
What can we do?
Be an advocate, not a gatekeeper.
Be tolerant of other user’s choices.
Accept that many people cannot currently run Linux.
Spread the word about how Linux has improved.
Separate the FOSS crusade from the use of Linux.
Campaign for Linux versions of major applications.
Give back where you can.

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