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Windows, easy to install yes.. but
On the flip side of that, if I want to load a system without a GUI, Linux has that customization.

The reason I still use Linux over Windows is that once I get Linux where I want it, there is very little I will have to do to maintain it. And the fact that I want it a specific way. I can rip it apart as I see fit. I don't have to mess with some crap.

Also keep in mind that I am still an amatuer at linux. I learn more and more and as I do, I begin to understand the advantages.

As for easy to install, there are some exceptions. I have a FreeBSD box, (Not Linux, but still not Microsoft) that I can have up and running as a hardened webserver in less than two hours because of pre-written scripts. Windows isn't there yet.
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Novell seeks outside help with Linux  Loverock Davidson | 08/02/05
kinda like MS  Monkey_MCSE | 08/02/05
It wouldn't be that Novell...  nucrash | 08/03/05
Mixed message.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Mixed message.  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
Sounds like a good business.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Sounds like a good business.  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
The point was...  nucrash | 08/03/05
Sure.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Sure  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
The market had pre-assembled  nucrash | 08/03/05
Why is Windows crashing?  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
Windows, easy to install yes.. but  nucrash | 08/04/05
Aren't you one of the shills that constantly argues..  bystander_z | 08/03/05
I think you're exaggerating.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Aren't you one of the shills that constantly argues..  AllTimeTechSlave | 09/08/05
OS/2 ?  Update victim | 08/03/05
Yes, when there's work to be done...  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
Good point.  enduser_z | 08/03/05
I hope so.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
This reminded me of a faux inspirational poster I saw for Fedora.  enduser_z | 08/03/05
I sincerely hope you are mistaken...  Michael Kelly | 08/03/05
Its almost that time again  Roger Ramjet | 08/03/05
Good move on the part of Novell ...  George Mitchell | 08/02/05
Mandrivel......  Scrat | 08/03/05
Bloatware?  htotten | 08/03/05
Right you are!  abcpc123 | 08/03/05
Your joking, right?  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
Re:Good move on the part of Novell ...  HerbieHightower | 08/03/05
Perfect example!  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
Interesting discussion!  jpslocum@... | 08/03/05
I expect "slashdot bubble"...  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: I expect "slashdot bubble"...  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
I found it humorous ...  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
I dumped them months ago due to rubbish support...  HypnoToad | 08/03/05
About that gecko...  techboy_z | 08/03/05
Are you sure it's supposed to be a Gecko?  palmwarrior | 08/03/05
RE: Are you sure it's supposed to be a Gecko?  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
How soon we forget  Roger Ramjet | 08/03/05
Shafted!  nightshade0143 | 08/04/05
windows..  AllTimeTechSlave | 09/08/05

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