It doesn't have to be all or nothing, either; While Windows can be annoyed by such things, it is possible to set up a dual boot so that you don't have to give up Windows-only programs. I play games and use other programs that I can't be rid of; so I'm forced to keep Windows (although I'm still NOT upgrading to Vista.), I'm working on setting up a multi-boot including a Linux boot. (backing up files from my hard drives as we speak). Linux will be used for basically anything that can be done without Windows.
Would any of you Linux experts out be willing to give me some advice off-list about decent, secure free Linux OSes? I'd ask here, but given that this is an OOo list, I'd rather not derail the conversation too much. On 2/18/07, James Knott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
We're serious. Given the problems with Windows and particularly Vista, many are recommending people move to Linux or Mac. Windows is rapidly becoming a very unsuitable platform for computer users. Do some research on the DRM issues with Vista and then some more on the illegal Microsoft behaviour. Then add in the vulnerability to viruses, worms etc., that regularly infect Windows and then consider there's never been a viable virus for Linux. When we recommend Linux or Mac, it's because we're all too aware of the all too common problems with MS products. Then, we get to price... Using Window has been a bad move for many years. Vista makes it much worse. For your own good, just don't go there. A bit of info on my background. I have been in computer support for a significant portion of my career. I have worked at IBM Canada, providing 3rd level support on OS/2, various applications and even on Windows. I have worked with several versions of Windows and have been using Linux on my personal computer for over 5 years. In addition I have used OS/2 on my home computers for many years. Therefore, based on all that experience, I speak with absolute confidence, when I say avoid using Windows. Compared to Linux or OS/2, it is an extremely poor and buggy operating system. Further, it is MS's policy to enforce "lock in", even employing illegal methods to do so. There is much accumulated evidence of this. Heather Dudley wrote: > For the win! > > On 2/18/07, Pete Holsberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> William Giles produced the following on 2/18/2007 4:52 PM: >> > what would you recommend for windows vista users >> >> Linux. :-) >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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