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    Are linux users......

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by graycolor, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. graycolor

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    Hackers and programmers.
     
    graycolor, Feb 21, 2009
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    The same applies with OS X and Windows.
     
    Charr, Feb 21, 2009
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    ....enthusiasts?
     
    Baserk, Feb 21, 2009
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    Some just want a great OS. I love the stability and security Linux offers. Plus it gives me an almost limitless capability to tweek the OS to my wants and needs.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Feb 21, 2009
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    Some are, some aren't. Like others have said, it applys to other OS's as well. But I will say that people who are deeply into Unix/Linux are usually people who love to learn new things about computers/programming/systems and are usually very knowledgeable. I think the term hacker has been overused and misused a lot recently. I am a programmer but a hacker maybe maybe not, depends on your definition?
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 21, 2009
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    I would say linux users are more likely to be. Windows is usually the average person and gamers, Mac is artists, linux is hardcore geeks.
     
    Tetrarch, Feb 23, 2009
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    I don't know one single programming language and I use Linux. Am I an anomaly now? :D
     
    visiom88, Feb 23, 2009
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    Yes, there is something wrong with you. Get it checked out quickly! :D ;)
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 23, 2009
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    Linux users are boring eccentrics who spend far too much time staring at a computer screen, according to my brit girlfriend....LOL
     
    theZoid, Feb 23, 2009
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    Baserk, Feb 23, 2009
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    Girlfriends just get in the way of good geeking time

    /me checks around to make sure his wife isn't watching over his shoulder
     
    Pitabred, Feb 23, 2009
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    I just hacked into the site and manually entered my post

    ;)
     
    Bungalo Bill, Feb 23, 2009
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    Man, you got that right !! lol Back to my MEPIS 8 Final install.... :D :D
     
    theZoid, Feb 23, 2009
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    It's good, the ideas are a little stale these days IMHO. Still a good read, it was a great read a few years ago. Pick it up used ;)
     
    ALLurGroceries, Feb 25, 2009
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