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| Thread ID: 28697 | 2002-12-28 09:33:00 | Survey: linux converts... how many gave it a go this year | Clueless (181) | Press F1 |
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| 109579 | 2002-12-29 21:09:00 | > People use an OS that suits their needs, we are all > unique people hence why we all use different OS's. Or in my case, 4 or 5 different OS's > Don't try to convince people that linux is the end > all, because we know its not. The same goes for m$ > users who shouldn't try and convert linux people > (that would be pretty hard to do though!) > Each to their own. > As clearly stated by yours truly here: pressf1.pcworld.co.nz All I am saying here, is that you too may have been a bit harsh. Have you seen this post: pressf1.pcworld.co.nz Where do I mention me trialling .NET Server? Okay.. So I have in the past, but Where do I convert everybody. Its fast, its lean, and its a server! Not for everybody. Perhaps you migt have been a wee bit quick to react? Perhaps I was too origionally No fear... On the topic: Yes, and now I have 1 dedicated, 1 dual-booting, and another on the way. As for MS Converts, This year I have gone from 98 to 2K, to .NET RC1 to .NET RC2! Cheers Chilling_Silence I would also like to point out that I do not expect roofus to try out the latest MS Beta software, nor the latest download of Lycoris Desktop/LX Linux! |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109580 | 2002-12-29 21:18:00 | >you just like to mention it for the sake of it, same goes for clueless. Well yes.. its a huge enjoyable learning experiance that i want to share with you all! (and pick all your brains) I'm just a sharing kinda guy :D O yeah it's .Clueless with a big "C" for Chris, thankyou .Clueless |
Clueless (181) | ||
| 109581 | 2002-12-30 01:34:00 | > > Not neccesarily true, But because Linux systems > are > > open-source, more people get the opportunity to > check > > them out before they get realeased as "Final" > > Do you compile all your own code yourself after > examining the source? > The point being that it is a common assumption that someone else is actually checking the millions of lines of code in Linux . In reality there are just as many bugs and security holes/trojan backdoors in linux code as commercial . Please note that I'm not looking for a religious OS war here, -I have 2 linux servers myself . |
BIFF (1) | ||
| 109582 | 2002-12-30 02:59:00 | An FAQ? About getting started . setting up a modem, networking? There is a well-known syndrome in the computing world: "Reinventing the wheel . People have written these things . Lots of people have written these things . People have written books about it . You get hundreds of pages of documentation with a distribution of Linux . The HOWTOs are the first place to look . Most of them are readable, and are the result of accumulated experience of many people . Have a look at FAQ80, for links to a number of useful sites, some of which give links to more useful sites . :D But Read The FMs before you start writing more FMs . :_| Then ask here about any parts you don't understand . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 109583 | 2002-12-30 03:22:00 | Mine didnt come with a manual... :'( The downside of free stuff :D | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109584 | 2002-12-30 03:28:00 | The documents are on the CDs. They should have been loaded by default, probably in /usr/doc/ ... They are all available on line. The LDP (Linux Documentation Project) has a site. It is mirrored in NZ. Have a look at FAQ80. :_| |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 109585 | 2002-12-30 07:04:00 | Started using Linux (dual boot with Win98) in about 1998. Started with RH6.0, then used Mandrake 6.0, RH6.2 and for well over a year RH7.0. In August 2001 I did away with the dual boot bit - sick of being in the "wrong" OS all the time and having to reboot to get into the other one. So have been surviving happily with Linux only for over a year. Upgraded to RH7.3 just before 8.0 came out so will stick with this for a while. Major apps - OpenOffice, The GIMP, Mozilla and GQView for my digital photos. | JohnD (509) | ||
| 109586 | 2002-12-30 11:17:00 | Good to see people experimenting with Linux. I have been using it for about a year and a half but still use my win system for some things. An earlier question asked about dual boot configs but i highly recommend that if you can afford it you have two separate systems then you can enjoy the benefits of both. I have two boxes and a KVM switch at home. At work i had to build a new server and by opting for RedHat Linux i saved a stack of cash and had instant interoperabilty with my existing Unix and Windows workstations by using Samba, NFS, FTP and Apache in fact most of my users don't even know they are talking to a Linux Box. The world is quickly being divided into two groups Windows and Unix based OS'es even Apples have a unix base so whereas a few years ago i wouldn't touch an apple with a barge pole i am now considering one for my next machine. I haven't burned my bridges with windows and dont recommend anyone else to do it, what i do now is learn everything i can about all OS'es so i can pick the best one for any given app. Have a Crash free (Car and OS) New Year CraigM |
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| 109587 | 2002-12-30 21:51:00 | VERY well said. I too am keeping with windows, but why not explore a new world and enjoy something different. As for macs, I believe that they are making a comeback as you said. I wouldnt buy one though, as from what I understand they arent very upgradeable, and I like to be able to pop the case on my PC when need be (The downside of laptops). |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109588 | 2002-12-30 21:57:00 | Yes, I'm giving it a go. Mandrake 8.2, then 9.0, and it's going well. Had a big time with getting some good looking fonts, and then SCSI emulation to fire up a CD writer, but I'm trying to use Linux as much as possible. Have a dual boot setup with W98SE. |
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