On the other hand, there's journalistic ethics. Every so often I encounter someone who is using Linux but who hasn't taken part in any of the mailing lists. These groups are missing a lot and they're denying other users a lot. It only makes adherents look stupid. Linux is too complex, and there isn't enough money to make it worth someone's time to build a really great environment for desktop apps.
Managers can learn much from open-source practitioners, or hackers.
Most engineers would be proud to be described that way. So would most project managers. I suggests starting with the last one and working backward. According to Neal Leavitt, although Linux has grown in popularity, it may have reached a turning point at which it can either address several important challenges or face problems that could limit future adoption. For power users who want more, the iPAQ running Linux is a very versatile platform.