Thinking of not using Windows any more.

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I am thinking about changing operating system, or at least trying something else.

I know of Redhat, but don't really know any others.

Do other people use alternatives to windows? How have you found it? Any problems? Any Tips? Also, have you found software to run on it difficult due to non compatability options?
 
Damnit sorry about that you're right.

Also is the problem with X-Fi cards still about? I heard that creative aren't releasing any drivers the scumbags..
 
Try a Mac, I'll be getting one in a few years when I buy a new PC. :)

Linux kinda sucks imo, I don't mean to troll, that's just how I feel.

There aren't really any compatibility issues, there's the whole MS Office suit and torrent clients, file sharing clients, games, etc for Macs. Plus they're sexy. :)








Linux is for communists...
 
Yeah there are no drivers for X-FI in linux yet. Stay away from the red hat based distro's in my opinion the package management is a nightmare. This is best in the linux forums by the way :)

Fraggr said:
Linux kinda sucks imo, I don't mean to troll, that's just how I feel.
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Why do you feel this way?
 
Dependency problems, confusing, very little support without paying for books.

Tbh, I see it as a server/programmer's OS more than a desktop OS.

Edit: I liked SuSE 9.1. Feodora and College Linux weren't for me. But Knoppix saved me once or twice.
 
In the past yeah I tend to agree, recently though distro's like ubuntu are easier to use than windows. Not sure about dependancy problems if your using a good package manager it handles them all for you. If your compiling from source you know what your doing anyway so this should be of little problem for you to fix.
Most dependancy problems are from users who pick stupid stuff like using unstable packages on your stable debian system or using ubuntu packages in debian.

Red hat based distro's I feel have poor package management compared to debian ones.

I admit if something goes wrong you have to do a little more work but its not like it used to be.
 
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There's also stereotypes about linux users... they have bad BO. ;) Also quite offputting.

But also there's mainstream games, like WOW, that don't have any linux version, and while you're still young and into games it's a pretty big reason not to use it. There are a few games for Linux though.

The huge choice of distros probably sounded good in theory, but it just leads to people finding it harder to get help - which you will need more often than with Windows.
 
ubuntu, kubuntu and fedora core 5 are all worth a quick whirl if you want to dip your toes in :)
 
i tried linux, but all 3 times i did i quickly moved back to windows. it is stable, does what i need, and does it quickly.

try a live cd for a while - or dual boot to see if you REALLY want to switch.

sorry i was a bit blunt before

daven
 
daven1986 said:
i tried linux, but all 3 times i did i quickly moved back to windows. it is stable, does what i need, and does it quickly.

try a live cd for a while - or dual boot to see if you REALLY want to switch.

sorry i was a bit blunt before

daven
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Knoppix is a nice LiveCD/live distro. I used it, and it's pretty handy when you have problems and can't get into Windows.
 
greenlizard0 said:
Damnit sorry about that you're right.

Also is the problem with X-Fi cards still about? I heard that creative aren't releasing any drivers the scumbags..
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Yep, no defo support until early 08 apprently, they aren't releasing code to make drivers or making their own drivers.

Try Ubuntu, I'm a Linux noob who wanted experience in other things other than Windows. Download the live CD from ubuntu.com and if you like it, you can install it from the live cd, by click on "Install" on the desktop. The installer via the live cd is fully graphical, when its done it asks you to reboot and it kicks out the disk. Reboot and its done. I was a noob, but now I'm running XP & Ubuntu dual booting using GRUB boot loader and its flawless.

I'm getting grips with Linux now, can usually fix my own problems when it comes down to coding and I've only had it about 2 weeks. I'm having trouble getting used to installing some programs as I'm used to clicking Install and let it do the rest. This is simpler in Ubuntu as they have a Add/Remove program (Synaptic to be precise) with 1000's of packages pre-installed. You just click on the ones you want through the various categories and click apply, which downloads the packages and installs automatically. I also like it how you can install several programs and remove programs at the same time.

Manually installing programs usually makes me read the manual/help file but I'm getting used to it now. There are several automated programs (Automatix ) that install all the stuff needed for fresh install, such as codecs needed for DVD playback, video drivers (only driver you need to be honest, only driver i installed and it works!) and much more.

What graphic card do you use? My nVidia took a bit to get working, as I'm sure I was doing something wrong, but Automatix installed it fine. ATI cards are a pain apprently, though I can't speak from experience. If you choose Ubuntu, I'm here to help with most of your questions, as I probly have had to do it myself, when setting my install up.
 
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