Linux > windows - Page 2

jasonmac · 01-31-07, 12:04

I like Linux as well, but I like playing a fair bit of newer PC games, and that's where my problem is. I plan on putting Ubuntu on one of my older machines for email and web browsing, but I actually don't mind the Windows environment for the most part.

It is a pain to have to maintain virus and spy/mal-ware apps on them (not for me, for the other family members

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paul34 · 01-31-07, 12:34

That is true, but Apple OS isn't necessarily more secure - it's just a less popular target for hackers and spammers. As Apple increases their market share in the PC/Mac segment, we'll see a rise in those types of exploits and hacks.

Conundrum · 01-31-07, 03:54

I run a dual boot Windows XP/Ubuntu 6.10 (edgy) system at home. Essentially I was reluctant to try Linux as I know Windows in and out, however after somehow getting a virus I wanted a solution where I could do things and not care about things like viruses, spyware, etc, etc. After tweaking Ubuntu, I haven't even gotten around to fixing the Windows install as I have 80% of everything I need running in Linux.

paradigm · 01-31-07, 04:27

linux is fine for home use or power users...windows is still going to be a dominating player for a long, long time. many of the features that people compare between the two or say "unix/linux has had that for XX years before windows ever did" are just eye candy or interface options.

vista has a lot of business related features that are good additions...and the next server OS will be the same way. M$ makes most of its money off of corporate business, not home use. i'm not a linux expert, but there are far less features that benefit a company (server and desktop) as far as ease of use (allowing less staff, less training for end-users, etc) in linux.

FWIW: i love linux...just hoping some day it will catch up.

mikebai1990 · 01-31-07, 05:29

Linux is definitely harder to use when you encounter problems and have to use the command line to resolve these problems. Driver support is another issue, although not a problem when I installed Ubuntu Edgy Eft 6.10 on my laptop. Sometimes some drivers included in the Linux kernel are actually not included in the XP.

I'm currently using exclusively using Ubuntu, and I really to enjoy being able to customize all my settings (as long as there aren't any major problems that are hard to solve) and take control of my laptop. I also have Beryl installed, which, for those who don't know, is a 3D program that gives various 3D effects and animations (it's kinda like the Aero on the Windows Vista).

I originally double booted XP and Ubuntu, thinking that sometimes I would have to use XP, but now I'm exclusively using Ubuntu, and not even touching Windows XP. Although I would definitely like to see a better OpenOffice suite (it still lacks compared to Microsoft Office), I can get by quite well.

Untouchable11 · 02-01-07, 10:40

After running Ubuntu Linix, I can say that I like it a lot more than compared to running in Windows XP. Eventhough I still dual boot, due to the needs of a few windows based programs, AutoCAD to be specific. I haven't tried Kubuntu yet, but they say that is it aimed more toward user specific customization. Things don't take forever and a year to load, and i've yet to see a pop up. I'm a fan. I also like the multiple desktop windows that are available in Ubuntu. Desktop gets too cluttered, just send your programs to a different desktop...

I am also a fan of Mac machines. I will never buy another windows based product basically due to my bad experience with Compaq/HP. As long as there is a market other than PC, there will always be users that prefer a unix based machine compared to the typical PC. I have always found Mac's to be more user friendly in the video editing/music/producing/film making areas, which was a lot of what I did a couple years ago for our schools around here..