hey this is fun. i hope someone takes the liberty of colating the answer
to these questions and maybe we can place it in the plug website. let me
take the first dip.
>
> Most of us have been using Linux for some time now. Some have been using
> Linux for almost a decade. Some have just begun using Linux.
>
> Whatever the length of time, we have different reasons for using Linux.
>
> I'm curious about a few things, which maybe some of you might like to
> answer for the benefit of the rest of us.
>
> What got you started in Linux?
-creating an Internet gateway machine for the Ateneo Residence Halls on a
shoestring budget.
> Who influenced you into using Linux, if any?
-Dr. Manalastas (CS department)
-Mr. Vizcarra (Math department)
> Where did you first learn about Linux?
-while configuring the Internet gateway machine for the Dorms. i learned
as i went. i even reacall my first kernel compile which i had to repeat in
excess of 20 times because i keep on ommiting some vital things like
/dev/proc, PCI bridge, IDE controller and others. hehehe. let us just say
i learned the hard way.
> How did you get your copy of Linux?
-Mathematics Department. (my first copy)
> When did you first hear about Linux?
-while configuring the Internet gateway machine. this is about 1998.
> When did you actually use Linux for the first time?
-configuring the gateway machine was my first crack at linux.
-my desktop only converted to dual boot linux/windows at around 1999 after
Linux99.
> When did you install Linux on your own 'puter?
-personal computer? after linux99.
> Why did you decide to try Linux out?
-when i was forced to do so. due to financial constraints.
> Why do you still use Linux? or Why do you no longer use Linux?
-I still use linux. because linux gives me absolute control!!!
> What is your favorite thing about Linux?
-open source. the source is a great thing. i can play around with
some apps that i like and tweak others to suit my needs. the SOURCE!
>
> Quite a number of questions here, but the last three are perhaps the ones
> that will reveal the most interesting answers.
>
> If your answer is quite lengthy, maybe you would prefer to send me your
> answers in private email. I will probably come out with an article which I
> will post to the list summarizing my findings.
>
wonderful eric!!!
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