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    Five Reasons NOT to Use Linux

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Leon, May 31, 2008.

  1. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    I don't think anyone replied to you yet. Look into "modules" -- those are what you are thinking of. It's generally distro-specific as to where you get them.
     
    l33t_c0w, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Even then, it's still the best machine I got.

    And, my philosophy's always been this: Linux is great for someone just starting with computers. Teaches good habits, and they get up to speed much quicker. It's also great for advanced users and professionals, because they have the knowledge to do exactly what they want with it. It's those silly Windows and Mac 'Power Users' that always seem to have issues with Linux.
     
    Lysander, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Nice, that's a good point. Even though i was a Windows power user i'm open minded so i could free myself from the chains.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 10, 2008
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  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I was in the same boat. It's the "I know Windows, so therefore I know how a computer works" crowd that get snagged.
     
    Lysander, Jun 10, 2008
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  5. de.1337

    de.1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    Lawls... good talk. :D
     
    de.1337, Jun 11, 2008
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  6. MrAl

    MrAl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Linux forces personal accountability on a user. If you mess up your Linux distro, its your fault so you can't really complain to anyone without sounding silly. I mean, its free and you choose what you put on your computer. Windows Vista is pretty awesome in the respect that it is easy to use, installations of drivers and software are relatively easy compared to most linux distros, it is pretty, and requires little knowledge of computers to operate. I'm sure we all know the draw-backs, though :)
     
    MrAl, Jun 13, 2008
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  7. descendency

    descendency Notebook Consultant

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    It's pretty hard to screw up a good linux distro though. There aren't viruses. No one writes them. No one writes malware or spyware for linux. No one bothers writing that kind of stuff for linux.(other than a few noob programs that are basically delete all from hard-drive.)

    If you are unhappy with a program, just uninstall.

    Ubuntu 8.04 runs as fast as XP does. WAY Faster than Vista does on my machine. XP might have it beat on my other 7200 RPM HDD (it slow).
     
    descendency, Jun 13, 2008
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  8. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    The only actual "viruse" i know for Linux as you said, delete everything from your home folder. If you give it root access now, then it'll delete everything from your entire disc, or it could be a zipped bomb or something of the sort.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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  9. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Maybe I should actually go and read the article, but I don't think I'd be convinced, so....maybe I'll read it sometime. :D
     
    pixelot, Jun 14, 2008
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  10. Gintoki

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    It's a joke article, he's not spreading BS. ;)
     
    Gintoki, Jun 14, 2008
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  11. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Ah. Thanks for the clarification. I'll look into it sometime. :)
     
    pixelot, Jun 14, 2008
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