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Lindows VS Windows

As far as I am concerned, OOo works just fine, thank
you. So do all of the Linux apps that I use on a day to
day basis to accomplish my tasks. I have little to no
use for Windows machines that crash and burn on a
regular basis due to worms or viruses that come along,
or just decide it's time to fall over for some obscure
reason. As to the fonts looking like crap, I guess the
fellow that complained about them doesn't realize that
anti-aliasing takes care of a lot of those problems. Try
running your system with a set of Linux video drivers
designed for your video card. NVidia seems to be the
most well supported video device on the Linux platform,
and runs rings around most of the other generic type
drivers that are available. If all you can do is complain
about the lack of toys to play with, and the terrible state
of applications available, then sticking with Windows is
fine for you. If you are willing to look beyond the
teething problems, which WIndows also went through
with 3.1 and 95, then you are on the ground floor with
much to look forward to. As to running Windows
software on Linux, WHY? Native apps are appearing
quickly, and the state of their art will move beyond
Windows apps, I am sure. Everyone wants everything
handed to them on a silver platter. Linux apps may be
less able than some of their Windows counterparts
NOW, but development is ongoing. What cannot be
accomplished today, will easily be done tomorrow.
Linux is here to stay, and the Penguin may not rule, but
is assuredly cool. Whine all you like, but since I have
put Linux on to my server and workstations, my crashes
have become few and far between. An unruly app is
just a minor inconvenience, and updates DON'T need a
reboot before I use my machine again. I like Linux.
And as to watching DVD's etc on your computer, WHY?
Computers are made for work, not just a toy to play
DVD's and games on. If you wanted a home
entertainment system, then I suggest you buy yourself
one, and use that. I will continue to use Linux, and the
apps available for it. Eye candy is all well and good,
but security and stability of the system software are
important in production environments. Having to reboot
your servers every couple of weeks for updates is less
than optimal.

Posted by: Mil-spec-guy   Posted on: 10/30/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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