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I disagree. There are thousands of linux apps out there. I have yet to find an app that I need that isn't available on Windows.
I agree with this one, but I tend to like a challege and want control. Windows doesn't give you 100% control. You shouldn't isolate yourself, as you will undoubtably use Windows somewhere else, so you may as well stay up with it.

That depends on how you want to look at it. I could agree, but I can also look at it as a break away or fork from the commercial Unix's of its time.

More the same as _____. It definitely isn't more the same of MS. Given that there are 3-4 main Window Managers, yeah they are looking more and more the same to try and help Windows users make the transition, but you can apply any skin or theme to KDE/Gnome that you want.


I welcome you as a geek. I think anyone who uses linux has a little geek in them. It all depends on what you want your computer to do and how you want it to do it. I can automate linux to do a hell of a lot more than a windows box. I stay up to date on MS certifications, but continuously move Servers from Windows to Linux. Sure there are some Windows Servers that I can't replace, custom software, Domain Controllers, and maybe a couple others, but beyond about 3 roles that Microsoft has a hold on, Linux can do it just as well and every boss is happier when you save money.

Why do you think Microsofts head office address is 'One Microsoft Way'...the elimination of choice.

You could round + round here. What distros did you try and how long ago was this? Depending on your hardware, distros + expectations, it can be more difficult using Linux whilst starting out. However, last night I set up 3 machines for a community hall in under two hours running Kubuntu on 4 year old Compaq Deskpro EN's without the need to install any additional drivers or software for networking, printers, digital cameras, etc. Windows is able to install a number of devices automatically, but after that you still play around installing the different drivers for your USB ports, network card, graphics card, sound card, and every other tom, dick + harry. Modern distros such as Ubtuntu and it's derivatives are designed to 'just work', but where one person has it fly through with everything work, another spends a week bashing is head.

End of the day, your computer is there to help you work/play. If you find Windows XP does that better and with less hassle, then stick to it. No point getting wound up configuring Linux if there's no benefit in your personal situation

Why bother? Why the hell did you even try? You don't seem like the person to try new things. Please do everybody a favour and don't bother again. I guess it's fun to use the same thing every day for the rest of your life and never learn anything.

Whats good for one person may not be good for another. If Linux wasn't working for you and Windows has the apps you need then maybe Windows is the right OS for you. I think you gave up prematurely and may not have tried enough distros to find the one thats suited to your needs. Also when trying Linux, there is no need to totally give up on Windows until you reach a stage where you are comfortable with Linux and you find that you don't need to run Windows on a regular basis.

I must say I agree with Haiyadragon. Why bother with anything with that attitude.

Linux users don't need to beg anyone to try linux, I think we live happily with that and if anyone look interested, a hand of help will be given freely. I noticed that more windows users are aggressive against linux geeks than the other way around. But why is that? I don't think that by using linux we try to make other people look dumb just because of the o/s we are using, it's that the others think that we are doing that.

Windows condemns people to upgade their hardware on an eternal basis. Linux does just the opposite.

duh, well I use Debian and it works just fine.

Best post on the topic.

Using Linux is about choice. I dual boot. Why? I don't want to have to use a lot of time right now to get everything working in Linux. I have what's important to me working and when I have time, I'll work on some other items. I choose which OS to boot into.

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and yah i agree with fritz. i just didnt' c dat before posting else things r common between u n me dude :-) so howz it goin' ?

I like it, does what i want, presents a challenge, saves time on all sorts of silly admin things i shouldn't have to do (spyware anyone?), easier to make certain choices on software (no cost on most of it, so i can test all options).

They're my reasons, are they yours? who knows, stop thinking in terms of which is best, the question is always which is best for you, windows? fair enough.

So why we see every now and then somebody starts a thread like this one? One reason I can think of is they are loosers who cannot cope with being failed.
And once again, what a great article is this.
Basically, if you flee Windows because of viruses and spyware - get a Mac, unless you are a hacker by heart.