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Why Linux?
Well for a start it is a very stable and secure (when configured correctly) OS.
Its an open source OS which means that the OS itself is FREE and if that wasnt enough, most of the applications for Linux are also.......you guessed it FREE.
IMO it is the OS of the future. Considering the GUI's now available for Linux, there is no reason why any windows user couldnt make the transition to Linux.
It is a very good OS for programmers and developers.
I could go on but i'll let you make your own mind up from all the reasons that have been stated in this thread, but if you ask me, go for it and you'll never look back ;)
Just my £0.02
Cheers
r3b00+
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Why Linux?
Well for a start it is a very stable and secure (when configured correctly) OS.
Its an open source OS which means that the OS itself is FREE and if that wasnt enough, most of the applications for Linux are also.......you guessed it FREE.
IMO it is the OS of the future. Considering the GUI's now available for Linux, there is no reason why any windows user couldnt make the transition to Linux.
It is a very good OS for programmers and developers.
I could go on but i'll let you make your own mind up from all the reasons that have been stated in this thread, but if you ask me, go for it and you'll never look back ;)
Just my £0.02
Cheers
r3b00+
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3 words can explain it all. LINUX IS GOD
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3 words can explain it all. LINUX IS GOD
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Reasons I use *nix, FreeBSD in particular:
1. I am addicted to the ability to make changes to my OS as I see fit. This includes GUI, the available shells, ftp services, you name it.
2. I can contribute changes to the OS without having to go through the gauntlet at MS
3. I CAN play most games that are out there and use Direct-X 8.0 (see http://www.transgaming.com for details on how that works.) Now granted, this isn't as easy as Windows, but it works quite well when needed.
4. Stability. I've migrated from 3.5-stable to 4.7-RC over the course of the years. My machines continue to run.
5. All software I require is freely available. I don't need to pay extra for graphics editors, cd utils, network utils, security utils, etc.
6. I am really addicted to freedom of change. I can easily migrate a workstation to a server in mere hours and not be forced to shell out more than $1000 US Dollars.
7. Nearly everything you do on it is free. You want a server, no problem. Workstation, no problem. You can pay for additional components, but the basics are there.
Just my opinion, but it seemed compelling enough to hook me at the time.
Regards.
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Reasons I use *nix, FreeBSD in particular:
1. I am addicted to the ability to make changes to my OS as I see fit. This includes GUI, the available shells, ftp services, you name it.
2. I can contribute changes to the OS without having to go through the gauntlet at MS
3. I CAN play most games that are out there and use Direct-X 8.0 (see http://www.transgaming.com for details on how that works.) Now granted, this isn't as easy as Windows, but it works quite well when needed.
4. Stability. I've migrated from 3.5-stable to 4.7-RC over the course of the years. My machines continue to run.
5. All software I require is freely available. I don't need to pay extra for graphics editors, cd utils, network utils, security utils, etc.
6. I am really addicted to freedom of change. I can easily migrate a workstation to a server in mere hours and not be forced to shell out more than $1000 US Dollars.
7. Nearly everything you do on it is free. You want a server, no problem. Workstation, no problem. You can pay for additional components, but the basics are there.
Just my opinion, but it seemed compelling enough to hook me at the time.
Regards.
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I find it amusing when people put down Windows. It's almost like it's the "in" thing to do. Yes, it has it's faults, but overall, I feel it's a decent OS. Probably the most compelling reason for me to switch is open source aspect, and the fact that growing dependency on MS products can only hurt computing.
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I find it amusing when people put down Windows. It's almost like it's the "in" thing to do. Yes, it has it's faults, but overall, I feel it's a decent OS. Probably the most compelling reason for me to switch is open source aspect, and the fact that growing dependency on MS products can only hurt computing.
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hey uni i think installing linux on another partition is nto a wrong idea linux gives more security and franchise in comparison to windows.and if you have a server linux is the best for you.you can edit linux the way you want .the most important thing is that it's is more secure
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hey uni i think installing linux on another partition is nto a wrong idea linux gives more security and franchise in comparison to windows.and if you have a server linux is the best for you.you can edit linux the way you want .the most important thing is that it's is more secure
