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Why I use Linux

Submitted by Hal9000v8 on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 16:19.
Article Type: 
Editorial

My reasons for using Linux:

  • It is a very stable OS, not prone to crashes, viruses, spyware, or other attacks.
  • It is available totally free in both cost and use.
  • There is a huge amount of community support for new users and veterans alike.
  • There are many useful programs available which can replace the Windows and Mac versions.
  • It is what most of the big ISP are using for their web servers.
  • It is constantly in development and being improved upon.
  • It runs on a wide range of hardware - old, new and future.
  • One of my former employers uses it (Red Hat) to run their POS/accounting software, and I wanted to be more familiar with all aspects.
  • It is bringing the benefits of computers to the third-world and developing countries.
  • It is not Windows!

Here are some reasons not to use Linux:

  • You require a special program that can only be run under another OS.
  • You are looking for ways to spend more money than you have to.
  • You like the challenges of living with computer crashes, viruses, spyware, and so on.
  • You are too scared to try something other than what you are used to.
  • You want to ensure that Bill Gates and Steve Jobs maintain their financial status and power.

 
What is your reason for using, or not using, Linux? Add them in a comment below.
 

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RE: Why I use Linux

Submitted by Iamvarr on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 13:09.

Why I use Linux:
 
I control what my system is doing.
I like to learn and not been given a solution.
I choose what the system Linux is going to do and only install what the system needs.
I can do anything I want to do (exceptions below).
 
Why I can’t use Linux everywhere:

I don’t control the systems I use at work (Thanks Job).
Linux does not detect my Zune or my Zune offers no Linux support (Thanks Microsoft).
Some games I play have no Linux port (Thanks Game manufacturers who use Direct X).
I have to know how other systems work to provide support for them (Thanks users whom only care about where the on/off button is, you keep me employed).

Nice Write Up

Submitted by ericdegen on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 04:17.

 
Good Succinct Summary
 
And BTW – love your screen name :)  “I’m sorry Dave, I can’t do that right now”
 
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