mattisking Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I run Windows XP on my primary PC. Other than occasionally testing the latest Ubuntu Hoary Live CD, that's all it runs. It DOES run PearPC with MacOSX Panther 10.3.8 just for kicks.... My secondary PC (ie, my old machine) runs Ubuntu Hoary with nightly updates. It's currently as of this moment broken, which is to be expected running a development build. Oh well. It'll be back and running in a couple of days I'm sure. I applaud you if you run Linux exclusively because you feel passionate about it or whatever. Don't do it just because it makes you feel cool. Linux runs a mean server... and though the ground it has made up the past couple of years is amazing, it still has quite a ways to go for the desktop.... not for people that consider themselves "l33t" but it's not going to be powering my mother's machine any time soon. Kudos and good luck with that. I love Windows.... I love OSX... I love Linux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootput Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 (wait there are no games on linux) !! 585631634[/snapback] Ignorance is bliss, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer1337 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Care to explain why/how you have 10 computers at home 585631528[/snapback] 2 for general use , 8 for Folding@home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_INk Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 After dual booting for a year, I have ditched Windows for good. All 10 of my computers at home only run Linux now. For a while I kept windows around as a gaming platform, but even that was a pain in the ass. I am even going to put Linux on my iPOD. Sorry if this is a pointless post, but the Geek in me just had to make a thread about it. so I had to ask, do you guy/gals run only Linux or duel boot? 585629753[/snapback] This is pointless- thx for the news :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-n-t Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I dont see what is wrong with Windows, call me stupid, but I really don't. At least with the latest versions. I'd have to say ME and 98 were unacceptable. 98SE was pretty good. Well, I guess linux would be good for a less powerful machine. I just dont understand why people hate Windows with a pasion! 585631671[/snapback] ya, less powerful machines like servers and some of the fastest supercomputers in the world :rolleyes: try it, youll get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer1337 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 I use gentoo on my main Rig, Ubuntu on my 2nd that I mostly use for Art ( gimp )/programing. the other five computers that i use for Folding@home , I run suse,mandrake,flux,Damn Small Linux, and fedora. ( I like to mix it up ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer1337 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 This is pointless- thx for the news :rolleyes: 585631997[/snapback] Thanks for taking the time to post in my thread, Goes to show you are as bad as me. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajiRav Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 ya, less powerful machines like servers and some of the fastest supercomputers in the world :rolleyes: try it, youll get it. 585631998[/snapback] Hold on a minute...you joined in Jan'05 and already on to 2000 posts ? :huh: :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I just recently switched over to linux again for the 10th time as far as I can count. Every time I used a different distribution, but I hated it and uninstalled it 20minutes to 1 day after install (aren't I stupid). Now I'm back to Fedora Core 3 (I like the way the menus are at default. Dual-booting with windows for games and web base stuff (until I finish making linux like home). The only thing I hate is the lack of hardware manufactures making drivers for linux. ATI makes a driver, but it is a pain in the but to install, and Fedora freezes when I go to init 3. Otherwise I like this a lot better. It seems a lot faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-n-t Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hold on a minute...you joined in Jan'05 and already on to 2000 posts ? :huh: :wacko: 585632105[/snapback] not yet :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris123NT Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hold on a minute...you joined in Jan'05 and already on to 2000 posts ? :huh: :wacko: 585632105[/snapback] No life :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCtaylor Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I dont see what is wrong with Windows, call me stupid, but I really don't. At least with the latest versions. I'd have to say ME and 98 were unacceptable. 98SE was pretty good. Well, I guess linux would be good for a less powerful machine. I just dont understand why people hate Windows with a pasion! 585631671[/snapback] Have you tried any other OS besides Windows?? You may know more if you use or try anything else but Windows..... I have 3 apple machines running OS X... And a windows XP machine running one Program....(Jamstix from Rayzoon) a VST drum module.. http://www.rayzoon.com/index.html Just waiting on them to finish the AU Version........And bye bye Windows....CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted March 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted March 18, 2005 Nothing "wrong" with Windows. It just wasn't the right OS for me. I have been Windows-free for over two years, and really have enjoyed learning much more about how computers work (instead of just how Windows works). I like the ability to see what is going on (even though I am not a programmer, the config files are easy enough to understand), and I like the freedom and sense of ownership that Linux gives me. Plus, it is extremely easy to maintain, once set up. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 People who tell you Windows is bad are speaking from their personal perspective; Windows is bad for "what they do" naw. most people are just speaking as part of the "I hate Microsoft but really don't know why other than becouse I heard it was the thing to do" herd. The way I see it. Everyone who has switched is trying to prove just how much they don't need Microsoft products. Almost like they are trying to justify using Linux. and what really gets me laughing is how these Linux converts glorify thier new Operating System yet keep a copy of Windows on thier partition "just in case" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunky Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 wow your a nerd seriously. 10 computers .... windows > linux sorrypeople who use linux think there cool cause there not using windows. windows > linux sorry. windows xp never crashes on me, does what it to do (listen 2 music, play games (wait there are no games on linux) !! 585631634[/snapback] Wait til you're older. You won't play games anymore and you'll want to use something better than windows, because games are all it has over the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellosky Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 naw. most people are just speaking as part of the "I hate Microsoft but really don't know why other than becouse I heard it was the thing to do" herd.The way I see it. Everyone who has switched is trying to prove just how much they don't need Microsoft products. Almost like they are trying to justify using Linux. and what really gets me laughing is how these Linux converts glorify thier new Operating System yet keep a copy of Windows on thier partition "just in case" 585632282[/snapback] LOL. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted March 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted March 18, 2005 I think you are incorrect on that, scoobydoobie. Most Linux users I know really don't care much about Microsoft. I am not fond of their business practices, or of their restrictive licenses. So I don't choose their products. No hatred there. Most of the "Linux users" who post hatred for Microsoft are just kids just trying Linux for their first time. They are dual-booters going through a phase (like teenager's rebellion against their parents). Unfortunately, they happen to be loud and obnoxious. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcdShdw Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Care to explain why/how you have 10 computers at home 585631528[/snapback] lol why explain i used to have about 15 (all working too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 good for you,hope you enjoy it,i'm enjoying windows as ever,and i'll never go to linux,windows never crashes,i can hear music,do my work,play games,talk with my friends,everyithing a normal user can do. :happy: so i think i'm cool with windows,not linux :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCNaddict Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 windows==good for everyday use unix==good for stability-is-a-necessity server server2003==good for ease-of-maintenance server *nix liveCDs==good for data recovery theres my take. now: ive got 2 windows systems, one server2003 wifi game server, and a freeBSD torrent server/daily-computer-backer-upper and im close to sealing a deal for a 100mbit line with level3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Good For You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at0mican Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 [reply to original post] Congratulations! I'm really happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Most of the "Linux users" who post hatred for Microsoft are just kids just trying Linux for their first time. They are dual-booters going through a phase (like teenager's rebellion against their parents). agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I think you are incorrect on that, scoobydoobie.Most Linux users I know really don't care much about Microsoft. I am not fond of their business practices, or of their restrictive licenses. So I don't choose their products. No hatred there. Most of the "Linux users" who post hatred for Microsoft are just kids just trying Linux for their first time. They are dual-booters going through a phase (like teenager's rebellion against their parents). Unfortunately, they happen to be loud and obnoxious. :no: 585632325[/snapback] Thank you, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconboy Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 im not trying to be an ass here... but just wondering- Ive never used OR even SEEN linux! Really, what are the advantages of switching over? Is it really that much faster than windows? how hard is it to install- for example- installing win xp is a snap- insert disc, insert key follow prompts... done- is it as simple as that? what progs work for it? photoshop? illstrator? macromedia? if these dont work that half my reason for even using it! speed wise- how is it faster than win xp? programs? internet? general GUI usage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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