Re: change of os
- From: NobodyMan <none@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2005 22:23:50 -0400
On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:36:24 GMT, NoStop <nostop@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Lester Stiefel wrote:
>
>> The Verdict is in. I will be moving over to linux
>> mandrake (mandriva) soon. Will continue to help here until
>> then. The problems with explorer malfunctioning when
>> moving/renaming files clinched the move.
>
>VERY smart move! I did it some time ago and have been more than happy.
>Finally a stable OS without worrying about malware, trojans, worms,
>viruses, adware, etc. etc. This system of mine just keeps on running and is
>loaded with tons of quality and free open source software.
That is of course your opinion. I've been running both Mandrake 10.1
and XP Pro. I prefer XP, as I haven't had a lockup/reboot now, except
for some hotfixes, in over a year. My Linux install has locked up
twice this month, needing rebooting (oh, and what is this, the Second
of July?). I've used both Linux open source and Windows programs and
personally, prefer the Windows versions, but to each his own I guess.
>Never have to worry about the tedious upkeep required in Windows, like
>defragging my hard drives or keeping up with all the various anti-malware
>updates.
I rarely defrag my hard drive and have never had any problems. Same
for the hundreds of computers I maintain at work that use XP. No
problems. The software updates are pretty automatic.
Also, don't pretend that Linux doesn't have just as many patches and
security fixes as Windows. It isn't hit as hard by virus writers
because it has such a tiny slice of the OS market. As it gains market
share, you'll see more and more viruses written for it, you wait and
see.
>On top of that, I can load the OS on as many different computers
>around here without ever worrying about activation, purchasing additional
>licenses, etc. Installation is quicker than installing XP and all hardware
>drivers get installed when the OS installs, instead of having to search
>them out afterwards.
Don't pretend this always happens. EVERYTHING in my XP box was
detected on Windows setup, which was done in 32 minutes. The Linux
install took over an hour, on identical hardware, and I had to do some
searching to get some of the hardware drivers to work.
>My system runs twice as fast as it did running XP (as
>does my broadband connection), has a more customizable desktop that looks
>much better than XP will ever look and far more functional. Downloading and
>installing one of 18,000+ software packages just requires a click of the
>mouse thanks to Easy URPMI. (http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/)
I've experienced about the same speed on both systems. As for how
fast your broadband connection runs, come on. Your connection will
only run AT THE SPEED OF THE CONNECTION. The OS doesn't control this;
the ISP does. Don't cloud that issue. I also can't get Linux to give
me the same resolutions as XP does on my desktop, meaning I have less
screen real-estate to work with, a big minus in some of my desktop
graphic work.
>
>Welcome to the world of a REAL operating system that gives you choice and
>power far beyond anything available in XP. If I had to purchase equivalent
>software for XP, I'd be spending thousands of dollars and left to the whim
>of the closed source developers if the software has a problem. Mandrake
>rocks!
I find it's programs less intuitive than Windows versions, but let's
face it, that's because there is very little money in it so the
writers don't spend as much of their effort on it.
If you like it fine, that's great, go use Linux. Just don't try
pushing it in a group dedicated to Windows XP.
.
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