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    Why not

    Why have you not tried a linux based operating system? Why not take the plunge and try a new OS?

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    Re: Why not

    "it's scary"

    actually, I used a linux system for all the programming I did for my cs classes in college, but for everything else I use windows.

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    Re: Why not

    Quote Originally Posted by mainbutter View Post
    "it's scary"

    actually, I used a linux system for all the programming I did for my cs classes in college, but for everything else I use windows.
    Why do you use windows over linux?

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    Re: Why not

    I have tried a few versions and liked them for the most part. My biggest issue is compatibility with certain things. My family has 4 iphones and we need to use iTunes (without running circles).
    I do love how fast Linux runs, wish my Win machines were that fast.
    --Walt

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    Re: Why not

    But I just love the Mac OS!

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    Re: Why not

    Windows offers a more spectrum of programs and compatibility with drivers and programs working with the new hardware coming out each year. Also directX 10 is another reason i stay with windows.

    I work on computers all day long,fixing/repairing/upgrading/building and Windows is by far the easiest when looking for drivers from manufactures.

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    Re: Why not

    Quote Originally Posted by waltah! View Post
    I have tried a few versions and liked them for the most part. My biggest issue is compatibility with certain things. My family has 4 iphones and we need to use iTunes (without running circles).
    I do love how fast Linux runs, wish my Win machines were that fast.
    Wine or VirtualBox works great for when you need to run windows/programs


    Quote Originally Posted by mrshawt View Post
    But I just love the Mac OS!
    Leopard is great, IMO its much faster than windows but I like the feel of Ubuntu more.

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    Re: Why not

    I use linux mainly but use windows for 3d software like CAD. And some games.
    ~Steffe

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    Re: Why not

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    I use linux mainly but use windows for 3d software like CAD. And some games.
    Very cool, which distro do you use?

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    Re: Why not

    Quote Originally Posted by Clear View Post
    Very cool, which distro do you use?
    Ubuntu with gnome
    ~Steffe

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