eric pareja wrote:
> What got you started in Linux?
Interest in using a *NIX like environment. Been sick and tired of using DOS
and Windows.
> Who influenced you into using Linux, if any?
It's not really a person but more on events that happened. News of Intel,
IBM or Netscape getting involved with Linux last 1998, I think it's
investing on Red Hat. It was big news back then in the IT world. And also,
furstration that I wasn't able to get my hands on OS/2. Also, having
knowledge on *NIX systems makes most people think you 3l33t. ;) Of course,
not in here anyway. ;)
> When did you first hear about Linux?
> Where did you first learn about Linux?
BBS! I think it's 1994. :) Some BBS have file areas about containing Linux
and GNU stuff., as early as 1994, back when I got into BBSing. And then
there was Alien's Alcove and UP-BBS actively promoting Linux, Aliens even
got their BBS running on Linux. Also, I can't forget Miguel Paraz's QWK
mail-reader's headers that I can see in GoldED. Hehehe.
> How did you get your copy of Linux?
> When did you actually use Linux for the first time?
> When did you install Linux on your own 'puter?
Well, the first copy of Linux that I got was the one I borrowed from my
classmate (he's subscribing to PLUG). I think it was SuSE Linux 5.1, using
kernel 2.0.34. I was able to borrow the CD just before christmas vacation of
1998 and tried it out. Wasn't able to keep it long in my hard drive cuz I
had to make free space available for tools for our project in school. I
think it was only a few days. :( I only was able to bring back Linux in my
computer when I borrowed a copy of Red Hat 5.2 from a classmate in high
school last MAy 1999. Of course, I had to return to him the CD and had no
back-ups or if I decide to install other programs, that why I decided to buy
my own Linux distro. I bought Slackware 3.6 after a few days.
> Why did you decide to try Linux out?
Curiousity, and being tired of DOS and Windows. Also financial reasons.
Heck, even a CD containing pirated software still costs a lot for a student
that doesn't have a deep pocket. Getting Free Software costs relatively
cheaper, I just have to download 'em if it's small or ask a friend that has
a broadband connection and burn it on a CD-R. ;)
> Why do you still use Linux? or Why do you no longer use Linux?
Still using Linux. Same reason as above, although the student thinggy
doesn't apply anymore. I can save money to buy different kinds of "toys for
the big boys." ;)
> What is your favorite thing about Linux?
It's free, as in low-cost (if not zero cost), and freedom. Also, it's highly
hackable, as in you can modify it to suit your needs.
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