Howdy, I'd say it depends on what you use the computer for. Is it your only computer or one of 10(although I don't know how anyone would get by with only 10 computers)? If it is your main computer, then go with an up to date Linux, because of security. A 1st class firewall can help, but for some things, you need to stay up to date. I thought the Linux versus Mac quote was cute. I don't think that fully explains why Linux is so much better for most purposes. Partially, that is because a lot of Linux code is contributed by people who are paid to work on the system, just like Apple employees. It also does not explain why OSes with active and loyal contributers like Haiku and Syllable are not further along. All of these OSes have good uses and I would miss OSX, if I ever have to give it up. I suppose my G4 and an eventual G5 will wear out after a while. But, I don't think I'll ever have 30 OSX machines, like I have that many Linux machines now. Have a good day, Ralph
On Sun, 2010-05-30 at 18:28 -0500, Daniel Stewart wrote: > Well yeah that is kind of what defines open source, but you could say > the same thing about Windows and with the exception on Windows 7 I > have found nothing more reliable then the open source stuff on the PC > side. I am wondering if I would be better going with an out of date, > and unsupported version os OS X or a distro of Linux that will > continue to be supported and developped by enthusiasts. > > On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM, Dennis Myhand <dmyh...@suddenlink.net> wrote: > > Scotty wrote: > >OS-X is what happens when you pay the > > programmers. Linux is what happens when you talk them into volunteering. > > Peace, Dennis in Victoria -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
