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I've pondered installing Linux onto my second hard drive several times. I use it at school in the computer lab, but I haven't really found anything in it to make me really want to use it? I know there are alot of die hard linux people, and I'm sure there are some here. My question is, what are the benefits of using Linux?
I've pondered installing Linux onto my second hard drive several times. I use it at school in the computer lab, but I haven't really found anything in it to make me really want to use it? I know there are alot of die hard linux people, and I'm sure there are some here. My question is, what are the benefits of using Linux?
Linux is stable, a lot more powerful than Windows, free.... and you can change and edit all in it.
What could I add? It's a techies heaven.
Linux is stable, a lot more powerful than Windows, free.... and you can change and edit all in it.
What could I add? It's a techies heaven.
It allows a lot more freedom for you also,instead of hiding everything "you don't need to mess with."(This can be a bad thing though if you don't back up your files regularly and go messing with stuff,when you don't know exactly what it is/does.)
*nix also has better built in security features than most M$ Os's.I also like the fact that it doesn't make your computer an advertisement board.Also *nix are very versatile.Everybody that contributes to making new distros have different needs,therefore different distros serve the needs of different people.Most of them are still lacking in the gaming aspect,but those problems are being worked out for the most part.
It allows a lot more freedom for you also,instead of hiding everything "you don't need to mess with."(This can be a bad thing though if you don't back up your files regularly and go messing with stuff,when you don't know exactly what it is/does.)
*nix also has better built in security features than most M$ Os's.I also like the fact that it doesn't make your computer an advertisement board.Also *nix are very versatile.Everybody that contributes to making new distros have different needs,therefore different distros serve the needs of different people.Most of them are still lacking in the gaming aspect,but those problems are being worked out for the most part.
Tell you what. Last night (10/29/02) I formatted my primary HD and installed Mandrake Linux 9.0. I will never go back to Windows as my primary OS. Granted I don't know a lot about it nor can I claim to be a guru. But it does come with (depending on the distro you get) about every piece of software you could need such as - media players, photo editors, cd ripping utils, cd burning utils, web browser, mail client, and much more. I know that any person with a good knowledge of IRC and file sharing programs could get all those for Windows for free and crack them but with Linux they are all already there. Plus the customization features are second to none, there is absolutely nothing you cannot customize. It's stable as hell and the support for it is a hell of a lot easier to find because the size of the *nix community, most of the people in it are open minded and don't have any problem helping a newbie out (look at some of these AO posts and forums). And it's free, no bullshit, no activation, no worrying about how much hardware you change out. Plus if you aren't afraid to make a few mistakes and learn something in the process it's a great idea. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Peace.
Tell you what. Last night (10/29/02) I formatted my primary HD and installed Mandrake Linux 9.0. I will never go back to Windows as my primary OS. Granted I don't know a lot about it nor can I claim to be a guru. But it does come with (depending on the distro you get) about every piece of software you could need such as - media players, photo editors, cd ripping utils, cd burning utils, web browser, mail client, and much more. I know that any person with a good knowledge of IRC and file sharing programs could get all those for Windows for free and crack them but with Linux they are all already there. Plus the customization features are second to none, there is absolutely nothing you cannot customize. It's stable as hell and the support for it is a hell of a lot easier to find because the size of the *nix community, most of the people in it are open minded and don't have any problem helping a newbie out (look at some of these AO posts and forums). And it's free, no bullshit, no activation, no worrying about how much hardware you change out. Plus if you aren't afraid to make a few mistakes and learn something in the process it's a great idea. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Peace.
I love linux and BSD so much ,Linux and BSD is more stable and secure (of course not 100%) then Ms.
Our office using Free BSD 4.6 as web server and it's been running amazing 453 days since last reboot!!(Can Microsoft do that??).
I love linux and BSD so much ,Linux and BSD is more stable and secure (of course not 100%) then Ms.
Our office using Free BSD 4.6 as web server and it's been running amazing 453 days since last reboot!!(Can Microsoft do that??).
Why Windows? Once you go Linux, you never come back! :) Some reason's would include that linux doesn't crash or freeze like Windows, more stable, more powerful, editable, performance wise it's really great. If I had a penny for every reason Linux is better than Windows, I'd buy out M$ with all my money. Let's put it that way, ;)
Oh btw, like sweet_angel said, I don't remember last time I had to reboot while webhosting on redhat. Using Windows however, it mighta been yesterday. Lmao, just another reason.
Why Windows? Once you go Linux, you never come back! :) Some reason's would include that linux doesn't crash or freeze like Windows, more stable, more powerful, editable, performance wise it's really great. If I had a penny for every reason Linux is better than Windows, I'd buy out M$ with all my money. Let's put it that way, ;)
Oh btw, like sweet_angel said, I don't remember last time I had to reboot while webhosting on redhat. Using Windows however, it mighta been yesterday. Lmao, just another reason.
Well Uniform Mango if your current operating system does everything you want it to and you don't feel the urge to learn anything new then don't switch to Linux. But it you’re the kind of person that gets annoyed when windows wants to walk you through a 40 page wizard when you just need to enter an ip and subnet mask for you home network then you might want to consider Linux. Linux isn't perfect *cough games cough* but is a damn good OS that’s great for geeks who just like to tinker with every little setting they can get there hands on. Don’t forget you can always make a dual boot system and have the best of both worlds.
Well Uniform Mango if your current operating system does everything you want it to and you don't feel the urge to learn anything new then don't switch to Linux. But it you’re the kind of person that gets annoyed when windows wants to walk you through a 40 page wizard when you just need to enter an ip and subnet mask for you home network then you might want to consider Linux. Linux isn't perfect *cough games cough* but is a damn good OS that’s great for geeks who just like to tinker with every little setting they can get there hands on. Don’t forget you can always make a dual boot system and have the best of both worlds.
My question is, what are the benefits of using Linux?
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Linux costs less in a box than Windows $25 you can install it as many computers as you want without
breaking any laws or getting into trouble with Microsoft eula or you can get if free by downloading
the source code yourself burn it to on a cdrom cd's are cheap like $1 or $2 at walmart or any retailer.
Updating it is sweeter than Windows Update nothing beats apt-get when it comes to searching for
programs or libraries
Linux will work on virtually any pc you don't need a top of the line system to run it with 500 megs of ram
nor does it require a monster Athlon processor or expensive videocard
Upgrade when you want to or need to not when a Vendor says so
Security Fixes come out quicker sometimes hour or days instead of months/weeks if ever?
Distrubutions like Gentoo and Debian have a social contract with there users not to
play games and won't hide there problems or play security obscurity with there users
Linux is a great introduction to Unix when you good at it you can advance to Freebsd
Apps there are thousands of apps and programs on Fresh Meat and other sights
Stabuility I know people who run Linux for weeks months days? and rarely have to reboot
except when they install a new Kernel or clean there systems
Work... Linux is a powerful os you can do many tasks at the same time without worrying about
causing a system crash blue screen of death or starve your system resource
Linux is more resistant to computer virus yes there have been worms and trojans but there nowhere near
Windows 65,000+ and counting ?! at least it's safe to open e-mail without worrying some twerp
sending the the kak virus.
My favorite reason for using Linux: It's just fun!
My question is, what are the benefits of using Linux?
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Linux costs less in a box than Windows $25 you can install it as many computers as you want without
breaking any laws or getting into trouble with Microsoft eula or you can get if free by downloading
the source code yourself burn it to on a cdrom cd's are cheap like $1 or $2 at walmart or any retailer.
Updating it is sweeter than Windows Update nothing beats apt-get when it comes to searching for
programs or libraries
Linux will work on virtually any pc you don't need a top of the line system to run it with 500 megs of ram
nor does it require a monster Athlon processor or expensive videocard
Upgrade when you want to or need to not when a Vendor says so
Security Fixes come out quicker sometimes hour or days instead of months/weeks if ever?
Distrubutions like Gentoo and Debian have a social contract with there users not to
play games and won't hide there problems or play security obscurity with there users
Linux is a great introduction to Unix when you good at it you can advance to Freebsd
Apps there are thousands of apps and programs on Fresh Meat and other sights
Stabuility I know people who run Linux for weeks months days? and rarely have to reboot
except when they install a new Kernel or clean there systems
Work... Linux is a powerful os you can do many tasks at the same time without worrying about
causing a system crash blue screen of death or starve your system resource
Linux is more resistant to computer virus yes there have been worms and trojans but there nowhere near
Windows 65,000+ and counting ?! at least it's safe to open e-mail without worrying some twerp
sending the the kak virus.
My favorite reason for using Linux: It's just fun!
Why Linux?
First, it is more secure. If only for the simple reason that it is an open source OS. Hundreds of thousands of people all over the world have verified its security, checked it for stability, and written patches for it. For stability, W2K is great, though. My server has been running steady now for over a month without powering down or crashing. M$ tells us thier OS is secure and stable, but will not let us see for ourselves.
And secondly, it's not Microsoft. Don't switch simply because "M$ sucks". Switch because of the potential consequences of the entire world running desktops with thier software. Read the threads here on "Microsoft's Really Hidden Files" and then read up on thier new idea, Palladium. Then put two and two together, and you have a really scary scenario. Clearly, M$ wants power. The potential for the abuse of power like that is unfathomable. Nobody should be given that level of power, and certainly not M$. They need competition.
Linux exists to run computers. Windows exists to run people.
Why Linux?
First, it is more secure. If only for the simple reason that it is an open source OS. Hundreds of thousands of people all over the world have verified its security, checked it for stability, and written patches for it. For stability, W2K is great, though. My server has been running steady now for over a month without powering down or crashing. M$ tells us thier OS is secure and stable, but will not let us see for ourselves.
And secondly, it's not Microsoft. Don't switch simply because "M$ sucks". Switch because of the potential consequences of the entire world running desktops with thier software. Read the threads here on "Microsoft's Really Hidden Files" and then read up on thier new idea, Palladium. Then put two and two together, and you have a really scary scenario. Clearly, M$ wants power. The potential for the abuse of power like that is unfathomable. Nobody should be given that level of power, and certainly not M$. They need competition.
Linux exists to run computers. Windows exists to run people.
My reasons for using linux rather then anything else is options:
To do whatever task there are about a hundred different ways to do it on a linux box.
You have over 20 different text editors (I think even over 100) for example.
If any tool malfunctions you have atleast 3 backup tools.
My reasons for using linux rather then anything else is options:
To do whatever task there are about a hundred different ways to do it on a linux box.
You have over 20 different text editors (I think even over 100) for example.
If any tool malfunctions you have atleast 3 backup tools.
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+
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+
3 words can explain it all. LINUX IS GOD
3 words can explain it all. LINUX IS GOD
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
The only reason I keep Windows around is to play some games. I love Linux because it's so powerful and easy to use. It doesn't spy on you like Windows and it rarely gets viruses. I love it. I use RedHat 8.0.
Try this link: http://www.****microsoft.com
The only reason I keep Windows around is to play some games. I love Linux because it's so powerful and easy to use. It doesn't spy on you like Windows and it rarely gets viruses. I love it. I use RedHat 8.0.
Try this link: http://www.****microsoft.com
I use both Windows 2k and Linux. I love both of them, Although I use Windows far more than linux, Because at the moments its what I am used to. Windows 2k is a fantasic OS, and I have rarely seen it crash. I agree about 85% with UniformMango, People seem to put MS down for the sake of it, I mean IMO, I don't think the PC industry would be where it is today without windows. Windows is also great for games. MS made a big mistake in using the windows 9x kernal for so long, it was unstable, sucked memory like it was going out of fashion and IMO it put many, many people off MS, Including me for a long time. I am rather annoyed to hear about the Friz chip that MS is supporting. Also I don't really like Windows XP, because of its Activation problem. I think that if MS does not watch it self it risks being destoryed by its own greed.
Linux is also a fantasic OS, The fact that it is open source is brilliant, I love the fact that you can make it into what ever you want to be, its very easy to install, and it make me feel as if I am in complete control over my PC, Whereas with windows, It sometimes feels like I am not. Its great for programming on, because of its built in tools. If a device installed on your pc does not work, You can make your own drivers. Linux is fantasic in a server role, and I managed to convert my IT admin, In to allowing me to show him the power of linux as a server. Its not uncommon to see uptimes of months, even years on a linux server. Its also very Secure. Linux is also free which is a very good thing. To buy the professional version of Windows you will spend about £180, Which you have to agree is quite a lot of money, Linux you can get on the cover of mags, from books at your library or if you have a fast engoth connection, you can download it.
So both OS's have there good points and bad points. I Think the easyiest thing to do is install both, because then you have the best of both worlds.
I use both Windows 2k and Linux. I love both of them, Although I use Windows far more than linux, Because at the moments its what I am used to. Windows 2k is a fantasic OS, and I have rarely seen it crash. I agree about 85% with UniformMango, People seem to put MS down for the sake of it, I mean IMO, I don't think the PC industry would be where it is today without windows. Windows is also great for games. MS made a big mistake in using the windows 9x kernal for so long, it was unstable, sucked memory like it was going out of fashion and IMO it put many, many people off MS, Including me for a long time. I am rather annoyed to hear about the Friz chip that MS is supporting. Also I don't really like Windows XP, because of its Activation problem. I think that if MS does not watch it self it risks being destoryed by its own greed.
Linux is also a fantasic OS, The fact that it is open source is brilliant, I love the fact that you can make it into what ever you want to be, its very easy to install, and it make me feel as if I am in complete control over my PC, Whereas with windows, It sometimes feels like I am not. Its great for programming on, because of its built in tools. If a device installed on your pc does not work, You can make your own drivers. Linux is fantasic in a server role, and I managed to convert my IT admin, In to allowing me to show him the power of linux as a server. Its not uncommon to see uptimes of months, even years on a linux server. Its also very Secure. Linux is also free which is a very good thing. To buy the professional version of Windows you will spend about £180, Which you have to agree is quite a lot of money, Linux you can get on the cover of mags, from books at your library or if you have a fast engoth connection, you can download it.
So both OS's have there good points and bad points. I Think the easyiest thing to do is install both, because then you have the best of both worlds.
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Why use Linux? It's free, homegrown, _SECURE_, supported by REAL computer users (as in developers that work hard to make good code, not make lots of money). Every thing I have ever needed has been free, just a download away.
Palladium is a threat to your privacy and WILL HAPPEN. Why even take the chance, just use Linux and forget about it. If my mom can learn anyone can...
Well put!Quote:
Why use Linux? It's free, homegrown, _SECURE_, supported by REAL computer users (as in developers that work hard to make good code, not make lots of money). Every thing I have ever needed has been free, just a download away.
Palladium is a threat to your privacy and WILL HAPPEN. Why even take the chance, just use Linux and forget about it. If my mom can learn anyone can...