One of the reasons why people use linux is because using it make people feel "smarter". Right!?

Originally posted by xterminatorx890i
"One of the reasons why people use linux is because using it make people feel "smarter". Right!?"



That may be one but its down low on the list below,
Overall, It Runs better than Windows
Few viruses
Very little spyware
Better Browsers
Very Configurable
Fun to play around with, and sometimes really challenging to the point of pissing you off and wanting to shoot your monitor...Well, that might not be a reason.
Free software
Open source code
Etc.... Originally posted by xterminatorx890i

After lurking thru sites like slashdot, I really have doubts about the "smarter" bit. :P

I thought that was why people used Windows.

feel smarter and become smarter are not teh same thing.

in all honesty, mepis is easier to use than windows.

You meant to say "work smarter" right?

i use it cause it helps me to pick up chicks!!

lol,

Although this may be a reason... my primary reason is that I am (deep-down) a programmer. I like to write code, be able to view and change code, and even more -- I like my environment to reflect the mindset of a coder. The *nix environment really was written to reflect the mindset of programmers -- which does make it confusing to some people.

But I like being able to program everything from a small shell script to whatever else I need. I don't want to rely on the window manager doing things the "right" way -- because often someone else's right way won't work for me.

are you kidding? how does linux help you pick up the chicks???

That may be true, but after reading this thread, I'm lead to believe that "feeling" smart in no way guarantees intelligence.

what? You werent told? Man I cant fight the women off of me since I switched to the Penguin. Ive had to change my phone number and email address.

I agree. the multiplicity of tools fullfilling the same function makes you think more in term of tools and their combination.

It also makes you realise that YOU can decide what's running on your PC.

But for many people, that also mean feeling smart-ass. As long as it's with humour, I don't mind.

I just carry a laptop around with slackware installed.... I thought all linux users: used linux to pick up chicks ??

hmm.. maybe its just me and not linux?


same here dood.. except my home phoen has stayed the same.. i just check messages and call seleted ones back on the cell phone