Windows vs Linux (Which one do you prefer?)

Which one do you like the best?

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That's a pretty good reason. Education is a power thing.
 
Yeah but now i realize that i shouldn't do this without reading the manual... i kinda messed it up.. :( Have to replace my kernel.. :D
 
Okay. How was it besides that mistake and how do you get manuals?
 
It was pretty hard because it's just one big file... and there are a lot of manuals on the internet just google for linux kernel manual! :)
 
Cool. Thanks. I'll have to get one.
 
There's even a huge book about Linux Kernel on how to do that and how to do that.. You should read that first if you plan to edit kernel :)
 
Okay. What's it called and how much?
 
You're getting off-topic. Take it to PM, please.
 
I've Said it before in other threads akin to this. Linux is fine. I've used it. However I feel that as far as user friendliness Linux has a LONG way to go. Sure, Linux is malleable, But you need to be very comfortable with computers to really understand and harness the power of linux.

However, Windows is very user friendly. It's a bit more friendly and while there are distros of linux that use a Windows like interface there isnt as much easily accessed functionality. Most common end users would be terrified of the command prompt style interface.
And after all who can blame them? Many people that use computers are not well learned on how they work and there's a fear factor that, If they do something wrong the thing goes boom. XD
Of course most of us younger people know that's not true but the old folks would freak out if you left them alone with a linux machine more than 3 minutes. I myself prefer Windows. Why?
Because Windows is the more common system. It's well supported so I dont have to write a program for myself to make the computer do what I want it to do.

In essence I see nothing wrong with Linux. It's a stable environment which isnt exploited as often as windows is. It's bare bones kernel and systems ensure that your machine is being used more for your programs and not the System itself.
For example, In Windows, the system may hog up to and not limited to 60% of your systems resources.
In Linux, however, the system may only use about 20-50%
But of course, The resources needed for the system is dependent upon how you are using the machine. So dont take these percentages as if they are even remotely accurate. I'm just making a point here, not trying to put those numbers in the air as if they were correct.
 
Well here i have to say that people are just used to windows.. look, if linux would be the first os and windows would show up only now.. everybody would say windows sucks etc..
 
Not necessarily. Windows is a lot easier for the end-user, because it hides the workings of things behind pretty windows and stuff. Linux relies heavily on a prompt. It's a lot like having to learn a whole new language.
 
I agree with that but Linux can be easy too once you learn how to use it.
 
Geometric-sama said:
Not necessarily. Windows is a lot easier for the end-user, because it hides the workings of things behind pretty windows and stuff. Linux relies heavily on a prompt. It's a lot like having to learn a whole new language.
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Not necessarily. If someone were taught how to use a computer with Linux as their first OS it would be dead easy.
 
True but most are one Windows first.
 
Windows because I find most programmes are only designed to fit windows,

+ Its the leading one atm I think.

Talking about this makes me want a new laptop.
 
It is leading but that doesn't make it good.
 
Mmm... i just crashed my openSuSe Linux right one day after i installed it :D
Damned.. it was harder than i thought to get it back.. :D
 
Oh. Sorry. How did you get in back?
 
I run Windows as my main OS because I need Microsoft Office for college, with CoLinux running so I can use cool Linux apps such as Amarok and various other Linux only programs without needing to dual boot or run a Virtual Machine

but if you want to use Windows you have to pay $500
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Wow... Thats just completely wrong...

I'd post a link to my favourite online computer supplier, but since I can't I'll just tell you their price (£92)

£92 != $500
 
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takaharu said:
Wow... Thats just completely wrong...

I'd post a link to my favourite online computer supplier, but since I can't I'll just tell you their price (£92)

£92 != $500
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I think he was talking about the price of the OS, and for Vista Ultimate, he's not too far off. Microsoft gives it a suggested retail price of $399.00 USD.
 
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