windows is > than linux or is it?

[BigAznDaddy]

i wanted to know what operating system you guys think is the best

[Joe]

First, this goes in General Discussion.

Second, Linux by far. I literally cried when I saw a MacBook boot Windows at CompUSA.

[Newby]

Linux or FreeBSD.

[Ergot]

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.

[iago]

Linux or FreeBSD.

Agreed. 

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

[Newby]

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."

[iago]

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."

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.

[deadly7]

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.

[Joe]

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).

[deadly7]

Linux is easier to type than Slackware.

[Ergot]

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.

[Warrior]

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.

[iago]

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.

[/quote]
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. 

[BigAznDaddy]

why is linux better?
is it faster or what

[iago]

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.