Some basic myths about Linux

Some basic myths that need to be demystified:

1. Linux is tough to use: If Windows or Mac OS was the primary OS used for a very long time then it will slightly challenging in the beginning. Once accustomed, it does not take much effort. Linux has various desktop environments (styles of how you computer will appear) to choose from so you have a wider choice as compared to Windows and Mac. If you require a desktop environment similar to windows then try Linux Mint or any other OS which uses Cinnamon / KDE  desktop. Find out more here. Similarly for Mac you can use elementary OS which uses pantheon desktop (currently no other desktop that I know of has this environment) To have a quick glance to how desktop environments appear have a look at Fedora Spins
2. Linux is used by coders and scientists a lot but I don't do those things that much:  Linux was intended as an alternative to Windows and Mac so it is possible to simply use it for media, web browsing, office (Not Microsoft's office suite), etc.. Only difference is that you don't have to shell out any extra cash while purchasing the hardware. Many Developers and researchers have chosen to use Linux as it is easy and efficient to setup software and automate certain tasks. Linux gives more flexibility on the file system as compared to Mac and Windows.
3. Linux users use terminal so much and I don't know and don't want to use these commands: Unless there is an error while installing Linux in your system or you are trying to install software from source,  you don't need to know or use the terminal so often. Even if such an issue occurs there are many communities which provide help and direct commands can help solve the problem.
4. Linux is virus proof: Linux is an OS just like Windows or Mac so it is theoretically susceptible to viruses but there are few aspects to this:   
• Each distro is slightly different from the first so a virus made by hackers has to be rewritten multiple times for different systems. This becomes tedious as there are too many distributions each with their set of rules etc.. Also the vast majority of people use Windows or Mac thus the population of Linux users using a particular distribution is very less. 
• Also Linux has a feature called file permissions which limits the access to the system thus protecting your self from viruses.
• Also most Linux distributions have a software package manager which download the essential software form trusted sources 
• There are antivirus programs available for Linux as well should the need arise.
5. I already have a MacBook / Windows System and I hear that I must delete my entire laptop to use it: Installing a Linux distro (especially if it is the first time) can be a difficult task but it is not necessary to delete the current OS. There are 3 methods available to use Linux
•  Dual boot: Have 2 operating systems in your computer and use only 1 of them at a time. for beginners Ubuntu / Linux mint is a distro to dual boot with Windows / Mac as they have a lot of support and easy installers. For seasoned / veteran Linux users any other distribution like Arch, Cent OS, Debian, Fedora, Kali etc .. can be used
• Use virtualization software like Virtual box, Vm player: this lets you run Linux in parallel to your current OS but here performance can be an issue as 2 operating systems are running simultaneously. So this operation is useful while running a light weight Linux or the computer has a high configuration (min 4 GB Ram, i5 quadcore system and at least 50 GB storage space)
• Using Live CD/DVD: You don't have to install Linux to try it out. a new feature is present where you can simply put Linux in a flash and run it without ever having to install. This is a useful feature for reviewing a Linux distros but to actually work or install software on that Linux Live session it is not recommended