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What are ur views on linux, including all distros?

I dual boot Windows XP and Fedora Core 5 on my laptop.
I'd go strictly Linux, except for
1)all my favorite games are Windows only, along with the programs I need to code for F.I.R.S.T.
2)I can't get my wireless card working under Linux.

I think that the users of Linux and Windows are two kinds of users.

Windows is more accessible for the majority of people, it is easier to use.
If you realy interest in programming and all stuff like that use Linux.

linux's cool. i would install it on a second machine / laptop if i had one, but on my primary, every day used computer where i have to work fast & efficient, with things regarding multimedia (movies / songs / games) and high widescreen resolutions (1920x1200) its not my first choice for a primary operating system.
besides, i own a legal winxp pro license. but to get a little feeling like it, im using xoblite and cygwin (and i want a shell so i have a little linux by my side)

its kinda crappy on my side if i have to dual boot. i was tempted to setup two boxes, and now the third one for my openbsd. ubuntu is quite fine atm, but still, obsd is the sh1t! hehe
and for win, hmmm guess the most stable atm for me is windows server 2003 with sp1, with disabled auto update. who needs bill's patch if you can do one for yourself. silly hogs, they make their own patches which could be infiltrated in the next day by THEM.

sigchld wrote:silly hogs, they make their own patches which could be infiltrated in the next day by THEM.

As if they couldn't have done that in the first place..

I use mandriva 2006... I think linux rocks more then windows because

-->its free( some distrs are)
-->its open source
-->it has more security and stability
-->it looks more like a developers os
-->doesnt assume the user to be a monkey like the windows does...
-->it has gr8 fan following.
-->just coz i like it..

well, i don't know where to start...
windows -> evil
linux -> good, that is pretty much doing the job
but, linux is more complicated, actually i think it is as complicated a windows, but we all frew up on windows, so it is easier for us, anyways, linux has some great stuff, but there are some essentials missing to completly get rid of windows, Flash 8 is one of them. and again, windows is missing some stuff, so i think dual boot, 2 pc, would be great

Linux is free and all the good programs is designed for it , I use Debian and FreeBSD

i use linux for 5-6 years but i cant say i am expert . I`ll like to make my own server at home but i dont have posibility here in Romania. But if i ever will install a server at home i`ll use FreeBSD it`s the best

I enjoy using linux because I am a learn by doing kind of guy. I've found that studying source code and being able to make changes to the way things behave teaches you a lot more than studying data structures and algorithms from a computer science textbook. That said, I also like windows as I am a gamer and cedega really isn't a viable alternative if you care at all about fps. I also like being able to run things without a hassle sometimes. I enjoy Apple, simply because of pro-tools, if you know what it is and have used it I am sure you will agree... it beats sonar pe hands down. If I were to pick who I would like to be able to run everything on it would be linux simply because it is a lot more interesting and customizeable. However I don't think I'll ever switch to straight *nix. Now as far as the windows = evil and linux = good debate goes, I really think that is an unrealistic view. Do you really expect our parents to be able to run linux and install software without assistance? Though it could be argued that it is less of a hassle due to the lack of malware. But then what if they want to install a wireless card or something new that is unsupported? I think dual booting is the only way to go if you really want to be well rounded but bashing windows is absurd if you run it. (99% do)

Each operating system has its ups and downs. For example, Windows is great for a home user, or a desktop environment, because there's such a vast amount of compatibility there. Linux on the other hand, and even BSD, is stable, as long as the hardware isnt faulty. I trust it to my servers, and I leave windows to the desktop.

I use Linux as my main OS and then I use WindowsXP when gaming..... but know this: LiNUX is the Best for me... i just use windows because here in the philippines, windows is the most demanding...

I think linux is great, but its just hard to get into, especially if youv been using windows for a while. But linux is far more stable imo and beats windows ond almost every aspect. Its just that windows is the standart for thinks like games and mulitmedia that makes it difficult to fully switch to linux

I use Linux because I feel more comfortable with it. Someone once told me that configuring Linux was a nightmare compared to Windows, but I'd have to strongly disaagree.

It took me 3 days to get Windows to not crash after I logged in (yes, 3), and it took me only a couple hours (at the most) to configure Linux. I bet it wouldn't take 3 days even if I compiled the kernel and made my own mini-distro.

Plus, I feel handicapped when using Windows. The excuse for a shell is just pathetic, and forces everything to be accessed from the GUI.

Also, I recommend OpenBSD if you are an enthusiast, or just want to try something new. It's very awesome, very secure, and it'll make you feel good.

EDIT: I was a Windows user for a very long time, but it wasn't that hard to get into Linux. I first messed around with it (can't remember the kernvel version) on an old junk computer just trying to learn a bit, then I dual-booted so I could try it as an OS, now I'm x-booting with Linux, and a few other UNIX-like OSs just because I prefer it.