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ojmanyeah
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Post subject: Why Linux?  Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:20 pm |
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I've been thinking about trying out linux in some form but I just don't see the reason to use it. Can anyone tell me why I should use it? I'm gonna have to keep windows for now so I can keep my games though.
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grossaffe
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:38 pm |
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I started off using linux because my programming teacher would not allow us to use any non-unix system in class. Since then, I've learned to appreciate that the system recognises me as the ultimate user and I have the ability to change anything I please as long as I know what I'm doing. I also find it to be very stable; no blue-screens-of-death. If you get the right flavor, you can get a very fast, low-resource operating system that will get out of the way and let you do what you want to do. Unfortunately there is currently a lack of Linux-supported games, so you will need Windows in some form, be it dual-boot or a virtual machine. Personally, I'm not a big PC gamer, so that doesn't really affect me much. After so many years of using linux, I've learned to really detest so much about Windows that I avoid it as much as possible and only use it if I REALLY have to.
hopefully with Gabe Newell looking to support linux via Steam that will begin to change. At the minimum, at least you can be rest assured that any games obtained via the Humble Indie Bundle will be linux-compatible.
In the end, though, it's really up to user preference. If don't want to learn how to use the terminal, don't move to linux. If aren't prepared to put in the research relearning how to do seemingly simple things, don't move to linux. If you want to have full control of your computer, then make the move.
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Mako321
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:01 pm |
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_________________ samjc3 wrote: Die Chinese
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Mr. Hooker
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:26 pm |
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Linux? Propaganda!
_________________ It's more about how clever you are to make something work, rather than how well you follow instructions. ShockSlayer wrote: We get it, you aren't a hooker! 
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AfroLH
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:14 am |
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1. Customization
2. Open-Source (This is a philosophy choice)
3. Free
4. Hipster Cred
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ShockSlayer
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:53 am |
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:43 am |
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I think it's more hipster to use a PC than a Mac.
Macs are mostly intended for mainstream idiots.
Also, the day I can get MAME running on Linux is the day that it becomes my primary OS.
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Majora
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:05 am |
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ProgMetalMan wrote: Macs are mostly intended for mainstream idiots. Like my parents, who bought one because it doesn't get viruses  _________________  poko5 wrote: Thanks for pointing out my stupidity. ProgMetalMan wrote: Welcome to ModRetro!
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Kickback
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:31 am |
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ProgMetalMan wrote: Macs are mostly intended for desktop publishing enthusiasts, artists, filmmakers and music producers. fixed. _________________ 
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Mr. Hooker
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Post subject: Re: Why Linux? Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:01 am |
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Kickback wrote: ProgMetalMan wrote: Macs are mostly intended for desktop publishing enthusiasts, artists, filmmakers and music producers. fixed. Propaganda! ALL HAIL WINDOWS! _________________ It's more about how clever you are to make something work, rather than how well you follow instructions. ShockSlayer wrote: We get it, you aren't a hooker!
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