I think the first thing that needs to be defined or agreed upon is what exactly a "Desktop" is?
That aside I've been using FreeBSD as my primary home computer since 4.0. I can get everything I need to get done done. So for me it make a great desktop. I even had a TV card that worked (got rid of it).
Now I see alot of comments that freeBSD needs "3d-accelerated video drivers". My question is other than games, why does the average pers need 3D acceleration other than games? If so then this add fuel to drhowarddrfine theory.
With youtube and google video, I do see the growing need for flash, but I like to download movies and watch them when I want or again and again. So I use clive and gnash has been working well for the dumb video links my friends send.
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