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windows is > than linux or is it?
« on: May 20, 2006, 08:15:31 pm »
i wanted to know what operating system you guys think is the best

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2006, 08:38:23 pm »
First, this goes in General Discussion.

Second, Linux by far. I literally cried when I saw a MacBook boot Windows at CompUSA.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2006, 10:00:02 pm »
Linux or FreeBSD.
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I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2006, 10:11:17 pm »
i wanted to know what operating system you guys think is the best
This question has been asked several times... a lot of us like Linux.
Warrior and Myndfyre like Windows.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2006, 10:18:12 pm »
Linux or FreeBSD.

Agreed. 

Although according to a very unbiased source, a Microsoft employee, Windows is better.  And he should know!

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2006, 10:21:53 pm »
Although according to a very unbiased source, a Microsoft employee, Windows is better.  And he should know!

Him and my dad both. *shrug*

Although I did get my dad to admit that Linux is much better on an individual basis.

That's a terrible misquote, but whatever. He did say "Linux is powerful on a person to person basis." :D
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I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2006, 10:38:05 pm »
Although according to a very unbiased source, a Microsoft employee, Windows is better.  And he should know!

Him and my dad both. *shrug*

Although I did get my dad to admit that Linux is much better on an individual basis.

That's a terrible misquote, but whatever. He did say "Linux is powerful on a person to person basis." :D

I've been using Linux for almost two years solid (started using it exclusively in June '04), and I used Windows for about 13 years before it.  And I have to say, I can do way, way more with Linux, and better, than I could ever do with Windows.  But that could very well be a personal thing.  I prefer an OS that doesn't hold my hand.

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2006, 11:58:18 pm »
I use Windows simply because the computer it's on is better and has a lot more capabilities (i.e. I can actually play a game on it and download stuff).  I use Linux on my other computer just to mess around and try stuff.. this summer I plan to use it more because I like the built in compiler.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2006, 12:15:38 am »
Really, nothing is built into Linux. Slackware has a built in compiler, but not Linux in general (most distros do, but they're by no means required to).
I'd personally do as Joe suggests

You might be right about that, Joe.


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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2006, 12:22:38 am »
Linux is easier to type than Slackware.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2006, 12:30:04 am »
Really, nothing is built into Linux. Slackware has a built in compiler, but not Linux in general (most distros do, but they're by no means required to).
You're right... Linux is just the kernel.
GNU/Linux does.
I was going to say... That's great that GNU/Linux doesn't hold your hand, but also does hold your penis with that new USB sex toy because of the lack of drivers.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2006, 11:27:47 am »
Really, nothing is built into Linux. Slackware has a built in compiler, but not Linux in general (most distros do, but they're by no means required to).

You know..except the drivers that require a kernel compilation to be able to work. Talk about easy deployment!

Joe, leave the Linux talking to the gurus.
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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2006, 12:25:10 pm »
Really, nothing is built into Linux. Slackware has a built in compiler, but not Linux in general (most distros do, but they're by no means required to).

You know..except the drivers that require a kernel compilation to be able to work. Talk about easy deployment!

Joe, leave the Linux talking to the gurus.
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I suppose you've never heard of kernel modules.  They're (un)loadable drivers that can be inserted/removed from the kernel at any time. 

Warrior, leave the Linux taling to the gurus. 

Also, he's talking about software (ie, programs), not drivers. 

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2006, 02:42:02 pm »
why is linux better?
is it faster or what

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Re: windows is > than linux or is it?
« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2006, 02:50:29 pm »
For somebody who's experienced with it, it's more powerful.  You can do a lot more with a lot less effort if you're willing to learn how. 

Also, the principles it's based on are better.  I prefer to use an OS based on community and good will than one based on money and politics.

And yes, it's much faster.  I run Linux on several computers that are <= 300mhz, and they run great.