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RyKnow · 08-18-04

64-bit linux
32-bit windows

xathras · 08-21-04

I have gone for Windows even though I am also a linux user.

Windows is easier to use, graphically better, more familar, no matter what anyone says Windows is more documented, linux will still throw out the odd error message that no one has a clue on.

Linux is not a secure install unless you go for more complex BSD systems etc., probably take an ear bashing, but I want to justify this, windows does not come with a default install of a web server, mail server, ftp server and some other unsecure service. Linux has the advantage over updates because of open source and the community, but Windows has the advantage of commanality and ease of use.

Until Linux can offer a platform that will support all corporate applications, gaming activities and provides a more 'easier' approaching to admin activities etc. linux is still going to be the more advanced users choice and not a begineer or intermediates choice

meggy · 08-23-04

windows for gaming, linux for programing

Zeus · 08-23-04

Windows is the best at the moment. However, I do believe linux will have more and more people switching to it in the next year or so.

There is one thing that Windows will never beat linux at....... web servers..... linux web servers are the most stable. We have one at work that has been running for over 2 years without a single problem. The box has only been reboot once in that time and that was for a memory upgrade.

**The Duke** · 09-13-04

Quote:

Originally Posted by n0ob

I don't know, I like Slackware and RedHat, but I also like Windows 98se.

Windows XP sux!

WOW,I.v played with Mandrake since 7.2 and the install is a breeze. I knew to little and didn't put in the time but I'm getting into it more now. Still have a lot to learn.
I made the mistake of getting Linux in a Nutshell by O'Reilly when I started w/7.2 and was overwhelmed. Couldn't find any noob books then. Now there are a few good ones at Borders for $10.
Linux in a Nutshell by O"Reilly sorry no knock its a great book for the higherr end users, just not much for the noob.

|2A|N · 09-13-04

Quote:

Originally Posted by insanity

What do you prefer?
Windows or Linux & why

Well i would have to say windows ive never messed with linux, isnt linux used primarily used for buisness applications?

**The Duke** · 09-13-04

Not experenced enough to say its a busines OS. An artical on the 64 bit version for AAO w/Nvidia and AMD claimed the game was awesome. A friend has loaded many MS games on Linux since 8.2 and most worked fine. Starcraft2 didn't like the expansion and got vid coruption. But that was a while ago and many versions back. Some high end shooter games are available in Linux versions.

|2A|N · 09-13-04

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Duke

Not experenced enough to say its a busines OS. An artical on the 64 bit version for AAO w/Nvidia and AMD claimed the game was awesome. A friend has loaded many MS games on Linux since 8.2 and most worked fine. Starcraft2 didn't like the expansion and got vid coruption. But that was a while ago and many versions back. Some high end shooter games are available in Linux versions.

Well maybe if i build another pc in the near future i may install linux and mess around with it

but as of right now i have to much money tied up into programs to switch to linux

*YiffyGriffy* · 09-13-04

I tried to install Gentoo linux and ended up beating that Shiznat outta it with a baseball bat...ended up missing some archtecture configuration file after 4 hours of tweaking..I was just a little displeased. I'll try linux again, the data is actually still on my hard drive...my vote goes to linux for being superior in terms of custimization and performance, but a good job and well done to Microsoft for taking over much of the modern world...XP does suck though, I gotta reinstall every 6-months or it goes to doo-doo..

**The Duke** · 09-15-04

If your curious about Linux Try Knopix, it runs off a CD-ROM

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08-21-04	#22 (permalink)
xathras Overclocker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13 Rep: 0 Unique Rep: 0 Trader Rating: 0	I have gone for Windows even though I am also a linux user. Windows is easier to use, graphically better, more familar, no matter what anyone says Windows is more documented, linux will still throw out the odd error message that no one has a clue on. Linux is not a secure install unless you go for more complex BSD systems etc., probably take an ear bashing, but I want to justify this, windows does not come with a default install of a web server, mail server, ftp server and some other unsecure service. Linux has the advantage over updates because of open source and the community, but Windows has the advantage of commanality and ease of use. Until Linux can offer a platform that will support all corporate applications, gaming activities and provides a more 'easier' approaching to admin activities etc. linux is still going to be the more advanced users choice and not a begineer or intermediates choice __________________ Athlon XP 2600+ 333FSB 512Mb PC2700 DDR 120Gb 8mb Maxtor HDD 60gb 8mb Maxtor HDD 16x ASUS DVD 52x24x52 ASUS DVD ASUS A7V8X-X Mobo 520Watt Hyper Power PSU Nvidia FX 5200 128MB DDR Wireless Lan Soundblaster Live! Digital

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