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Old 04-26-2013, 09:54 PM   #1
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New to Linux, Linux stealing cpu cycles?

Hey guys, I've been considering the switch to a linux OS but I came across a video that says linux takes up some cpu power. are there any builds without this problem?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hme81ulHUec
 
Old 04-29-2013, 06:32 PM   #2
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And we all KNOW everything on the INTERNET is true or .............. NOT.
 
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are there any builds without this problem?
All of them.
If you believe that video I've FIVE MILLION DOLLLARS you can have I just need your bank details for the transfer and two thousand dollars for handling fees...
The person who made that video obviously forgot to take their medication for quite some time.
 
  


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