Hi Shaun, Each to their own of course, but I think the thing you are overlooking is choice. By running Linux as a host and Windows as a guest OS through a virtual machine you get the advantage of both operating systems on the same machine. Can in fact run both at the same time given enough processor power and memory. That has tremendous advantages over just running a single OS like Windows on its own.
First, is the issue of security. It is a well known fact that Linux is much more secure than Windows on many levels. Less issues with viruses, spyware, worms, etc. Better multi-user design, better handling of user permissions, login and authentication, etc. Bottom line, it makes a great stable platform to run one or more virtual machines from because it is less likely than Windows to be infected or cracked by outside security breaches. Second, is cost of everyday applications. A decent Linux distribution such as Ubuntu comes with all the basic applications one would want or need such as Firefox for web browsing, Thunderbird for e-mail, Gedit for notetaking, Libre Office for office documents, Totem for music and movies, etc. In short, a person can have a bunch of everyday software for free, and get updates as soon as they become available. This allows the user to use their Windows virtual machine for commercial software not available for Linux such as audio games, expensive sound/video editors, or anything else they need to use which is not available for Linux. Its the best of both worlds as far as I concerned. In my opinion the "oh hum everybody uses Windows" attitude only restricts the end user to one and one option. They either have to pay expensive prices to upgrade their Windows software from time to time, or they stick with their old tech until it falls apart. Neither is particularly wise considering there are other options available. Ignoring those other options because they are less popular than the most popular OS going only serves to limit your freedom of choice. Cheers! On 10/25/14, shaun everiss <sm.ever...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'd switch but I have so many windows apps I'd have to run a vm of xp > or something and if thats the case I may as well continue with > windows pluss being an admin everyone uses windows. > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
