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lattyware · 04-25-08

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Originally Posted by tweakboy

Linux or Linux compatibility is a joke. If you dont wanna use apps or games, then yes go with Linux if it makes you happy.

But recently PC Magazine had a test 1500 tech testers and they said the best OS is 7 years old. Speaking of XP ,, thru SP3 now, It is the most secure stable and perfomance is higher. They also tested Vista and OSX 10.5 ,

vista came in second. but 75 percent of the testers said they will never switch over to Vista,,

Uncle Billys new OS is WindowsME of the new millinium. But now they have complete control over everything you do and picky and slow performing.

XP is faster period, but Sp1 for vista makes right click a file or menu pop up in 2 seconds instead of the original 5 .. LOL XP is 0 seconds..... WGA got knocked off,, XP is the last of the great OSes, and as long as it does what I want it to and doesnt give me problem, why switch over!!! If I want juicy graphics Ill go play a game, I dont need a interface that makes thing more confusing. I wanna get my work done, and Win2000 with sp5 is pretty amazing still...... good thread!!!

95% of that made no sense. And those statistics I'd want more detail on before commenting.

As to if you want apps? Please. Linux has just as good as, if not better than, a selection of software, except for games.

newphase · 04-25-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by tweakboy

Linux or Linux compatibility is a joke. If you dont wanna use apps or games, then yes go with Linux if it makes you happy.

Games yes... Apps certainly not

No Way Jose!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tweakboy

But recently PC Magazine had a test 1500 tech testers and they said the best OS is 7 years old. Speaking of XP ,, thru SP3 now, It is the most secure stable and perfomance is higher. They also tested Vista and OSX 10.5 ,

vista came in second. but 75 percent of the testers said they will never switch over to Vista,,

I seriously would stake my own haircut that XP is as not as secure as a properly configured linux box. I am NOT saying that XP is insecure, btw

Just that having total-control of your OS makes for, by definition, a more secure environment.

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Originally Posted by tweakboy

XP is faster period, but Sp1 for vista makes right click a file or menu pop up in 2 seconds instead of the original 5 .. LOL XP is 0 seconds..... WGA got knocked off,, XP is the last of the great OSes, and as long as it does what I want it to and doesnt give me problem, why switch over!!! If I want juicy graphics Ill go play a game, I dont need a interface that makes thing more confusing. I wanna get my work done, and Win2000 with sp5 is pretty amazing still...... good thread!!!

XP may be faster than Vista; Although I must say that Vista64 is very responsive on my new sig-rig. I kept the eye-candy on for a few days, then turned it all off lol. Even so, my games ran fine with Aero on, my shortcuts respond immediately to a r-click and-so-on.

As for the overall speed and graphical goodness of linux (with compiz or Beryl) It really knocks the socks of Vista.
Example: my lappy has a low-end ATI graphics card and when I tried Vista RC2, it would not let me enable any Aero features whatsoever. The same lappy running Sabayon-Linux coped easily and admirably with ALL the features of Beryl turned on (Wobbly windows, transparency, Cube multi-desktops, etc).

Thats my tuppence.

Peace.

lattyware · 04-25-08

Windows XP is not the most stable and secure, that's just blatant lying. I'm not saying Windows is unstable (although many would say it is), but rather there is absolutely nothing that would prove what you are saying. The general consensus is that Linux is more stable and secure.

boydyboyd · 04-25-08

ive never had any issues with stability, not with xp, vista, and more recently ubuntu (7.10).

I like ubuntu alot. There was a time when i left my pc booted into it 24/7 folding. I tend to use it less at the moment. I like the feel of open office and it is enough for 95% of my office needs.

I also like that it is free

even though i paid £3 for my disc to be next-day delivered. The multi monitor support is also better than vista's if i were being honest.

I think more people should take this challenge. Remember that you don't have to install Linux to try it, live is your friend.

Also: Pronunciation. Line-ux or Lin-ux. I usually say the 2nd but its bugging me now

newphase · 04-25-08

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Originally Posted by boydyboyd

I think more people should take this challenge. Remember that you don't have to install Linux to try it, live is your friend.

QFT - people should be more inquisitive lol

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Originally Posted by boydyboyd

Also: Pronunciation. Line-ux or Lin-ux. I usually say the 2nd but its bugging me now

'pparently its lee-nux... after lee-nus Torvalds.

lattyware · 04-25-08

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Originally Posted by newphase

QFT - people should be more inquisitive lol

'pparently its lee-nux... after lee-nus Torvalds.

There is no 'right' way, but as Linus Torvalds made it, he is the one most would look to. Torvalds released an audio file in which he says:

'My name is Linus Torvalds and I pronounce Linux "Lih-nuhx".'

So Lih-nuhx, as opposed to Lie-nuhx, is the 'correct' pronunciation, but frankly, either works.

Edit: Apparently he has changed his preference slightly, but both are in common usage, and as such, you can use either safely. On a side note, you said 'Lee-nus Torvalds, it's pronounced 'Linus' as in 'Light' and a group of 'us'.

boydyboyd · 04-25-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by newphase

QFT - people should be more inquisitive lol

'pparently its lee-nux... after lee-nus Torvalds.

thanks

should have thought about Linus Torvalds earlier, makes sense now

newphase · 04-25-08

Anyways... too many peeps miss the point of the thread... give it a try... you never know you might like it ^_^

Variety is the spice of life, after all.

The Hundred Gunner · 04-25-08

Wow, Ubuntu 8.04 actually works on my sister's laptop. I've tried countless distros, but none of them have been able to satisfy my following requirements:

1. Easy to use
2. Will boot a GUI w/o compatibility problems
3. Wi-fi works out of the box

Hardy Heron does it all!

Now, I just need to wait for the servers to clear up a bit so I can update....

THG approves! www.ubuntu.com

Blue_Fire · 04-25-08

After i read the first post in the thread, i decided to intall ubuntu 8.04 beta. After a 30 minute "i can't get my sound to work" problem, turned into a three day problem of still no sound (but now i have great video, and a couple of other random cool tidbits installed) im a little ticked.

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