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Windows vs. Linux
Just a poll that I thought would be interesting poll.
I like them both for different reasons, but one thing you are forgetting to mention is that Windows refers to a certain operating system, and linux refers to several distributions. I use windows xp and ubuntu, but more and more, ubuntu is becoming my main operating system.
Windows!! I don't know how to use Linux. Simple as that.
Also, Microsoft has done a great job until now to make the use of the OS simple. We, ordinary people, don't have time to go under the hood of a system. We want something satisfactory to be used. Linux, I admit, is better when you can set it up, so, like some people say, you computer it is gonna be "really yours".
But what about so many incompatibilities? That's the bad part.
Also, Microsoft has done a great job until now to make the use of the OS simple. We, ordinary people, don't have time to go under the hood of a system. We want something satisfactory to be used. Linux, I admit, is better when you can set it up, so, like some people say, you computer it is gonna be "really yours".
But what about so many incompatibilities? That's the bad part.
i use linux in class. sucks.
windows rule. linux guys says windows sucks but why?
linux is a total copy of linux with some few changes here and there to make life easier for programmers but not for regular users.
windows rule. linux guys says windows sucks but why?
linux is a total copy of linux with some few changes here and there to make life easier for programmers but not for regular users.
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| linux is a total copy of linux with some few changes here and there to make life easier for programmers but not for regular users. |
That... is...
... wow. Okay. Linux is a copy of Linux? No way, seriously?
I assume you mean "Linux is a total copy of Windows...", which is totally incorrect at about every level possible. Everything is totally different, from the kernel through the filesystem and executable format right up to the windowing system and desktop. Yes, life is HUGELY much easier for programmers, but the experience is also different for the regular end-user. For better or worse, well, that's up to the individual, but in my experience "better" is usually the case once they realise that no, this is not Windows, and they shouldn't expect it to be the same as what they might be used to.
Anyway, this topic seems a little... familiar. Hasn't this been done before somewhere?
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| Anyway, this topic seems a little... familiar. Hasn't this been done before somewhere? |
How about pretty much every topic?
Most linux distributions use common kernel and some of them use package distribution with others. Linux had been difficult to use as with my experiance with Red Hat 7. I recently installed Ubuntu 8.10 and I agree that they have worked hard to make it easy going. It is easy to connect to itnernet, work with files, play media, connect to friends, play games and do development. I think it is competitive and as open source software flourishes, it will find more users. Windows is installed on more than 90% of the worlds computers, it is still easier to learn, it is every where and it will take a long time to die, if it does.
Just two years ago I'd say that I'm in love with Microsoft Windows '98 
But now, as I've got my new netbook, I fell in a very romantic relationship with Ubuntu... Gosh... It's soooooo goddamit wonderful!!!!!!
Works as clock, really useful and suitable for me.
But now, as I've got my new netbook, I fell in a very romantic relationship with Ubuntu... Gosh... It's soooooo goddamit wonderful!!!!!!
Works as clock, really useful and suitable for me.
I love windows XP. It works fast and fine for me. It is easy to use. I haven't tried vista or windows 7. I have not even tried any version of linux. Windows is good for me.
| fladry wrote: |
| I love windows XP. |
And I love my girl
But ... if You prefeer windows ...
And seriously:
Linux is OK if You need fast, free OS ... internet, communication, movies, text editor, Web Server, webdev etc.
But ... if I have to use Photoshop or Solidworks then I have to use Windows (well ... Photoshop works on MAC too).
None of those OSes sucks ... and Linux Live CD is gr8 thing if You have to save Your pc when Your Windows crashes ... again
I'm using Vista x64 (laptop) and Win 7 x64RTM (PC) right now and both are OK ... but I'll never come back to XP ... it's to old
I have used both and am being honest when I say I like them both. I used Win XP for the longest time, skipping Vista completely I have been using Win7 since build 7000 was released for public use.
I really like Win7 and recently attended the Microsoft Launch Event for its release. I will be loading the retail version into my gaming desktop as soon as I have the time to.
On the other side, I have used both Ubuntu and Fedora distributions of Linux and have become familiar with both. I like using Linux and would use it exclusively if I knew I could run everything I need on it. With the increasing support Wine has become a valid option for running most Windows applications that would normally not run on Linux.
I know this wasn't in the options, but I thought I might add it. I am considering getting a Mac for my next laptop purchase.
I really like Win7 and recently attended the Microsoft Launch Event for its release. I will be loading the retail version into my gaming desktop as soon as I have the time to.
On the other side, I have used both Ubuntu and Fedora distributions of Linux and have become familiar with both. I like using Linux and would use it exclusively if I knew I could run everything I need on it. With the increasing support Wine has become a valid option for running most Windows applications that would normally not run on Linux.
I know this wasn't in the options, but I thought I might add it. I am considering getting a Mac for my next laptop purchase.
I like both for some reasons. Windows for UI and easier to user for people. Linux is more powerful in many categories. It is safe and so on. I have dual-boot and I voted for Windows.
I think, it always depends on the desired purpose. I have at the moment also Windows. Unfortunately, there are many programmes only for Windows. Also for many geräte there are still no Linux driver.
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