Semantics is Restricting Linux Desktop Adaptation
Shortly after the Desktop was established, the obligatory popup appeared, stating that "Restricted Drivers" were available for installation. Margie asked me then: "What does that mean?"
This has happened easily over 100 times in the five years we've been doing this. Most people never notice it but some do, and some are disturbed by it.
Margie was.
Even after I took the time to fully explain the whole proprietary driver thing to her, that word still lingered.
Restricted.
See, most people to my experience take words literally.
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