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The new version of OpenSuse is definitely a step in the right direction, but how it compares to Fedora 12, Mandriva 2010 and Linux Mint is just a matter of reckoning.
Back at a conference, someone said, "There are no free lunches." I agree. But how about paying a small amount and you get to have the lunch and dessert as an assortment? Above that, you're entertained as a privileged guest.
The Linux desktop more than anything else needs an extensive support of its die hard proponents which will be helpful in creating a buzz and hence serve the purpose by establishing a strong word of mouth.
<em>A penny saved is a penny earned!</em> Why not consider an open source alternative against purchasing several licensed copies of your favorite operating system or getting a pirated copy of the same.
The future of Linux can be predicted based on the fact that it stands to provide its users the features they looking for, be it Wi-Fi compatibility, games, intuitive UI, <em>et al</em>.
Currently, Linux might not have as many games as Windows probably has but fact that Linux has a strong community of developers in its periphery shows a better future.