10 Bits of Wisdom for PCWorld's New Blog: LinuxLink

17 Years Ago khess 0 398 Views

PCWorld announces new blog: . Wow, it's only taken PCWorld a mere 10 years to come up with this fantastic brainchild. I'm impressed. There's nothing quite like being on the leading edge of technological advances like Linux. I hope their rapid move in this obtuse new direction doesn't singe their nose hairs or scare off readers.

I don't know, PCWorld guys, do you think you might be giving too much credence to this little niche OS? I mean--a whole blog? It sounds crazy and risky but it just might work.

I have a few pointers for the PCWorld editorial staff and author Keir Thomas (The lucky blogger in this outrageous project):

1. It's pronounced Lihnux, short i--not Lyenux, long i as in luddite.

2. It works on Desktops, Enterprise systems, cell phones, and even wristwatches.

3. Focus on the positive side of Linux--people are tired of Microsoft bashing. :icon_wink:

4. Though Linux works on Desktop computers--it won't ever take hold--don't waste your time talking about that.

5. Virtualization is a hot topic--spend some time on it.

6. Interviews with Linus Torvalds are so last month.

7. CIOs don't understand Linux--avoid addressing issues that might concern them.

8. Most popular games don't work on Linux--pretend Linux and Gaming 'just hasn't come up' as a topic.

9. Spice it up a bit with some feature stories from folks in the trenches. You know where you can find me.

10. Start a whole new section of your publication dedicated to Linux--it could make your page views go up a bit.

I commend PCWorld's editorial staff for being forward-thinking enough to take on such a risky project. Bravo gentlepersons. I'll be one of your most dedicated readers.

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Dani AI

Generated 9 Months Ago

PCWorld launching a Linux-focused blog is a useful move if it aims for practical, audience-driven coverage rather than reheated rhetoric. rightly pushed for “trenches” stories and virtualization—those are the kinds of posts that keep readers coming back. At the same time and ’s point that criticism should be honest underlines an editorial balance: measured, evidence-backed critique wins trust; snark does not.

Recommended focuses and formats that would add immediate value:

Virtualization and container workflows: reproducible comparisons (same workload, hardware, metrics), common troubleshooting notes (storage I/O, network bridging, paravirt drivers), and short checklists for migration and monitoring.
Enterprise angles for CIOs: support models, long‑term support (LTS) distro choices, training and TCO breakdowns presented as decision checklists rather than opinion pieces.
Desktop and gaming: clear hardware-compatibility notes, live‑USB/VM migration recipes, and how-to paths for running popular applications or using compatibility layers.
Voices and structure: short how‑tos, in‑depth case studies from admins (responding to ’s trenches idea), and feature interviews with maintainers beyond high‑profile names.

Editorial and execution tips: insist on reproducibility (sample commands, config snippets, or benchmark parameters), label content by audience (hobbyist, sysadmin, CIO), and keep criticism tied to data so debates from and are constructive. A small, consistent tag/taxonomy for virtualization, security, desktop, embedded, and enterprise will make archives useful years later.

Comatose 290 Taboo Programmer

17 Years Ago

> 3. Focus on the positive side of Linux--people are tired of Microsoft bashing.

I disagree Reginald. If people continue to use garbage, it should be thrown in their face that they use trash instead of something worth using. My two cents.

pgaik 0 Newbie Poster

17 Years Ago

i agree with comotose. bashing is good when bashing is deserved.

khess 95 Practically a Master Poster

17 Years Ago

I agree too--that's why I winked.

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