It's probably easier to install Ubuntu or some other user friendly distro than Windows nowadays. Or just as easy anyway. But Windows will of course remain the standard choice of OS for desktop usage, since that is what most companies use.
Just started using Linux properly - its pretty good!
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It's not standard because companies use it, rather the fact that it's almost impossible to buy a PC without Windows already pre-installed on it.
Bryce.
Yes. That too, unfortunately.
This? http://news.softpedia.com/news/Muni...-Plans-to-Switch-Back-to-Windows-455405.shtml
I'm sure Linux is the greatest thing ever created in the history of the world for IT specialists, but us simple users/gamers will never find it useful.
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So you've never tried it then? For gamers I'll agree with your comment, but for standard Internet / E-Mail / Word processing etc it's perfect.
Bryce.
I did, around 2006-2008 when I had a shitty PC that couldn't run modern (for that time
) games and was bored so I tried some Ubuntu version. It was great until I found that my favorite programs miss a few features I found useful or couldn't find an equivalent program at all. Then I tried to install my old graphic cards drivers, couldn't do it myself and was laughed at by the super friendly Linux-enthusiasts when asked them for help. Never again.Next my brother bought himself a new computer and since he's not that PC-smart I installed Kubuntu on his PC. It lasted for a few months, then he started asking questions: why doesn't this specific program that my friends recommend work? Why doesn't this browser game work, why does it say the plugin is incompatible... why the hell don't "normal" games work?
With Linux you have to be very specific. Either you're limiting yourself to the minimum use of internet / e-mail / word processing or you have an IT job. There is no place for inbetweeners AKA simple users/gamers.
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I did, around 2006-2008 when I had a shitty PC that couldn't run modern (for that time
Next my brother bought himself a new computer and since he's not that PC-smart I installed Kubuntu on his PC. It lasted for a few months, then he started asking questions: why doesn't this specific program that my friends recommend work? Why doesn't this browser game work, why does it say the plugin is incompatible... why the hell don't "normal" games work?
With Linux you have to be very specific. Either you're limiting yourself to the minimum use of internet / e-mail / word processing or you have an IT job. There is no place for inbetweeners AKA simple users/gamers.
Hi Shoonay,
I respect your opinion but I see that you talked about an experience you had in 2006-2008... remember that 7 years in terms of computers are ages!
With Linux you can do exactly the same things you do with any other Operating System. You just have to understand that you aren't using Windows (that you find easy only because you are used to it) and that some specific programs can or can't exist for Linux. That's the same if you use the MacOS, Aros, BeOS, etc, etc, etc... but in Linux there is always a program that does the thing you want to do.
And about games, nowadays with Steam there are literally thousand of games... give a look at this link
no problem at all!
I am not trying to convince you (or anyone else) to use Linux, I am just saying that things are changed and that (like you) many people have an idea about Linux based on an "old" experience...
perfectly fair that you aren't interested in Linux as I am not interested at all when I hear about Windows 10 and so on, fortunately everyone can still choose what they like!
I agree with this, my early experience of Linux wasnt so positive. It is completely different now though. The linux distros look so much more professional and run really well.
I am currently testing out Debian x64. I want to jump fully over to linux. Sick of stupid little problems regarding windows! I have an Emu0404 audiophile card for music production and at this present time im unable to record the output... put windows XP on and all is ok! Windows 7 and no go 
A friend of mine swears by linux and refuses to use anything else. He works as a system admin with a team of 25+ people under his belt and hates windows with a passion. He never has a single issue with linux and music apps. The time is right to make the change and dump windows for good (if all works out lol)
A friend of mine swears by linux and refuses to use anything else. He works as a system admin with a team of 25+ people under his belt and hates windows with a passion. He never has a single issue with linux and music apps. The time is right to make the change and dump windows for good (if all works out lol)
asiekierka
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Linux is not perfect either. Obscure hardware generally works better, but very new stuff often has subtle issues.
