I don't understand why people would go through all this trouble to use Linux...

[Shawn]

I was googleing my laptop on google and came across this. Why the heck would someone put themselves through all that headache just to use Linux. Being free has nothing to do with it since it comes with an xp licence at no additional cost (actually you are paying for it whether you use it or not).

This guy had to go through 3 wireless pcmcia cards because the other 2 didn't work in Linux and is had all sorts of other problems setting it up, including ACPI not working properly. So can someone explain this to me because I do not get it.

 

[Leper Messiah]

because its c00l d00d!

right now, the only reason I would set up a linux boxen is because I need the exp. to pass my Linux+ test and get another dollar an hour raise.

 

[neutralizer]

To have a bigger epenis and feel 1337.

 

[markgm]

I think the first few posts hit it on the head. Sometimes people want to stick it to the man, even if it makes life harder for them. Ask any parent with kids!

 

[TimMyMac]

I really like Ubuntu linux. I'm not very good with the comand line so it's nice to be able to do most things in the GUI. The main reason I really like Linux is because of the file system. Once you get used to it, which I'll admit takes a little bit, It's extremely user friendly. Hardware support leaves much to be desired, but it's rock solid stable. And Synaptic package manager for updates and programs is heavenly. I mean it, it's down right utopian.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Tried a live version of Ubuntu, not bad if I had a hard drive crash and was waiting for a delivery/sale/urge to go to store, but no way I'd use it as my daily operating system.

 

[dighn]

It's fun

I've installed Linux many times and have always found the process of tinkering with it enjoyable, of course after it's all setup and cofigured I go straight back to Windows for actual daily usage...

 

[Philippine Mango]

Why would some one go through the process of buying parts so they can build a computer when they can always get a prebuilt computer? For the most part, it's flexibility...

 

[Colt45]

total control?

 

[AStar617]

For me, it's because the source for Icecast doesn't seem to play nice with Solaris/SPARC no matter how hard I try, so I figure the RPMs can't be THAT much of a pain in the ass.

SuSE Enterprise Linux 9 on an HP Brio 210 (Celeron 533Mhz, 128Mb RAM) FTW!

 

[GoPackGo]

I have been doing a lot testing for my job and I can its not ready for primetime as a "windows killer"

There are some app replacements...but high-end apps like Adobe Photoshop really have no linux equivalent and if one was released it would not be free.

Also, the idea that it is free, especially in a domain/directory/enterprise environment is pretty foolish.

The linux world, from the business/marketing/sales side realize that it can't all be for free.

 

[ntdz]

Because he's stupid. Linux is inferior to Windows in nearly every aspect except stability and server performance, therefore is not a good replacement for home use.

 

[GoPackGo]

Originally posted by: ntdz
Because he's stupid. Linux is inferior to Windows in nearly every aspect except stability and server performance, therefore is not a good replacement for home use.

well...its not really a good replacement for the desktop in a business environment, at least not at this time.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

my Radeon is too old now for games so Direct3d support wasn't an issue. so after the 2nd time win2k ate its own NTFS partition i installed debian and have been using it since. certain version of some programs have been buggy but for the most part i've been happier with debian than i was with win2k.

this guy however seems to be just stubborn.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
Why would some one go through the process of buying parts so they can build a computer when they can always get a prebuilt computer? For the most part, it's flexibility...

It's far easier to put various Computer parts together than it is to make Linux work on them.

 

[StrangerGuy]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
Why would some one go through the process of buying parts so they can build a computer when they can always get a prebuilt computer? For the most part, it's flexibility...

It's far easier to put various Computer parts together than it is to make Linux work on them.

QFT. I tried Ubuntu for a change. Installation of the OS was extremely easy, but once I got to the installing drivers it became hell.

 

[JLGatsby]

Haven't you heard, Linux is "emo"? Most people only use Linux to look like one of the "cool" "I hate Microsoft" hippies.

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: dighn
It's fun

I've installed Linux many times and have always found the process of tinkering with it enjoyable, of course after it's all setup and cofigured I go straight back to Windows for actual daily usage...

Me too. I always enjoy the install/setup process, but once it's done I never use it.

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: ntdz
Because he's stupid. Linux is inferior to Windows in nearly every aspect except stability and server performance, therefore is not a good replacement for home use.

That right there is why. He bought a nice new laptop, and wanted to hook up a keyboard that's probably 10+ years old to it? He likes the old hard-response keys, more than the soft-touch stuff? Sucks to be him, his laptop isn't going to be so portable once he hooks up a giant ass old keyboard to it just because he can't deal with newer technology.

 

[J Heartless Slick]

I think using Linux was more attractive five years ago than today. Windows has gotten all round better to use which makes Linux much less attractive to the non enthusiast.

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Haven't you heard, Linux is "emo"? Most people only use Linux to look like one of the "cool" "I hate Microsoft" hippies.

only lame folks use it for that reason.

Personally, I've used Linux, Unix and Windows. I always feel I have more control in the Unix/Lnux environment then when I'm in Windows.

Which environment do I feel more comfortable in? Linux/Unix.

How many years do I have in each?

Linux - 9-10
Windows - 15?
Unix - 3-4

Maybe I should also mention....

DOS - 4-5 years

I stopped using DOS as a way to do everything when most of the functionality was removed (I was like wtf....who would REMOVE functionality from an operating system? it's like, so someone is FORCING me to stop using this?)

If you think only "emo" folks use Linux, then honestly, you know NOTHING about Linux. Actually makes you sound quite ignorant making such statements

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: J Heartless Slick
I think using Linux was more attractive five years ago than today. Windows has gotten all round better to use which makes Linux much less attractive to the non enthusiast.

the day that I don't have to worry about viruses at ALL in windows or spyware is the day that I might actually agree with you.

And by not worring, I mean, it is pointless to use a anti-virus scanner and running ad-aware.

And that's just one of the many examples I could bring up.

 

[J Heartless Slick]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: J Heartless Slick
I think using Linux was more attractive five years ago than today. Windows has gotten all round better to use which makes Linux much less attractive to the non enthusiast.

the day that I don't have to worry about viruses at ALL in windows or spyware is the day that I might actually agree with you.

And by not worring, I mean, it is pointless to use a anti-virus scanner and running ad-aware.

And that's just one of the many examples I could bring up.

Is it that Linux is intrinsically less susceptible to viruses, worms, etc or is that it is below the radar of the people who develop these types of software?

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: J Heartless Slick

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: J Heartless Slick
I think using Linux was more attractive five years ago than today. Windows has gotten all round better to use which makes Linux much less attractive to the non enthusiast.

the day that I don't have to worry about viruses at ALL in windows or spyware is the day that I might actually agree with you.

And by not worring, I mean, it is pointless to use a anti-virus scanner and running ad-aware.

And that's just one of the many examples I could bring up.

Is it that Linux is intrinsically less susceptible to viruses, worms, etc or is that it is below the radar of the people who develop these types of software?

the former. some folks would argue the latter though. But they typically forget that in areas where Linux/Unix is the prime operating system in use for certain things, it STILL kicks Windows out of the water.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: Shawn
So can someone explain this to me because I do not get it.

I don't understand why people would go through all this trouble just to use Windows, and that is just the tip of the iceberg.