Windows or Linux?

jackerz123 · 23 Nov 2012 at 19:10

Hi, I was just wondering the what the difference was between Linux and
Windows? I also wanted to know which one was better and why?

Woden · 23 Nov 2012 at 19:13

Flame on!

Neither is flat out better. Which is better for a given individual or task, is dependent on that task or individual.

jackerz123 · 23 Nov 2012 at 19:16

cool, I have always used windows since I got my first computer, but my friend said that Linux was less susceptible to viruses.

Woden · 23 Nov 2012 at 19:22

It is, but its not for everyone.

I would say get a live DVD or USB and give it ago before deleting windows or farting about with a dual boot.

Deleted member 77746 · 23 Nov 2012 at 19:47

oh dear don't think this topic will end well.

foster grant · 23 Nov 2012 at 21:05

Also there are lots of different flavours ( Versions) of Linux , so have a look about and do some googleing about

there used to be an installer called Wubi whereby you could install and Un-install Linux as you would any other program ...But i think it was only for Ubuntu and Linux Mint ....as far as I recall

theheyes · 24 Nov 2012 at 11:35

Horses for courses. Best way is to try it out and live with it for a couple of months.

PermaBanned · 24 Nov 2012 at 14:14

In my opinion, Linux is easily better for most users who use their computer for just browsing, word processing, listening to music, watching videos - stuff like that. When you get into more serious gaming or need some specialist software then it gets more complicated. What a lot of gamers do is dual boot both.

If you're interested then i'd recommend giving Linux Mint a go, great for beginners:

http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2216

phill1978 · 24 Nov 2012 at 15:02

just an fyi, mint 14 isnt working well at all with ATi drivers so stick to 13 for now.

Deleted member 77746 · 26 Nov 2012 at 23:06

Tell you what, after trying a linux server it feels so much better than a windows server to manage. This gui stuff is for little girls.

badcompany · 27 Nov 2012 at 12:16

I love debian such a elegant os no thrills out of the box and easy to customise to your needs.

Outcast · 27 Nov 2012 at 18:00

As always... An old but relevant MUST read.

http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

theheyes · 27 Nov 2012 at 21:47

mrbell1984 said:
Tell you what, after trying a linux server it feels so much better than a windows server to manage. This gui stuff is for little girls.

Install Server Core?

Deleted member 77746 · 27 Nov 2012 at 22:11

theheyes said:
Install Server Core?

yup

daniel7912 · 7 Dec 2012 at 11:01

I personally use both...Windows for photoshop & sometimes gaming, and Linux for web coding etc. I've always found Linux (Gentoo with Gnome 3) to be more reliable, but saying that I've been fairly impressed with Windows 8 so far. It's much faster than other Windows...not too keen on how the settings are all hidden though and even finding the shut down button was a mission

Number_25 · 7 Dec 2012 at 11:07

I made the switch, mainly to stop myself gaming before exams.

Happy I did in a way, however I miss some of the applications I used on Windows.

Throrik · 8 Dec 2012 at 21:21

Number_25 said:
I made the switch, mainly to stop myself gaming before exams.

Happy I did in a way, however I miss some of the applications I used on Windows.

What applications? So many of them either have alternatives which are as good as or better, or can be ran in WINE.

Number_25 · 8 Dec 2012 at 23:56

Throrik said:
What applications? So many of them either have alternatives which are as good as or better, or can be ran in WINE.

Photoshop.

Throrik · 9 Dec 2012 at 01:29

There are three versions in the gold/silver list in WINEs AppDB - CS4 is supported pretty well, I use GIMP in the rare case I ever need to do any image manipulation, it's a pretty powerful product.

I would try Photoshop in WINE unless you fancy trying out GIMP.

shankly1985 · 9 Dec 2012 at 04:26

If Linux Supported all the games I play (Hoping One Day That Happens) I would make the switch right away.
Its the games and support that is keeping me with Windows. Linux just needs the support from Game/software Devs and I think it deserves it.