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Thread ID: 109628	2010-05-16 05:33:00	UBUNTU vs WINDOWS	AZ1 (15478)	Press F1

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885282	2010-05-16 11:04:00	I have just setup a dual boot of Linux Ubuntu Gnome with MS Windows 7. It was a bit tricky working out how to do it. I eventually succeeded by installing Linux while in Windows 7 using an ISO disk I had created. I enjoy flitting between the two operating systems. Windows 7 is still my main operating system. I have a lot to learn about linux. I would recommend a dual boot so you can have the best of both worlds.	Bobh (5192)
885283	2010-05-16 11:30:00	I would recommend a dual boot so you can have the best of both worlds. The best of Linux is that it's simple and free. Having an OS you have to pay for aswell negates that. Thus, not the best of both worlds. I argue that if you already have Windows 7 that you have a working OS already and have no need for another. Especially if your hardware is at all modern. For slower hardware (older comps/netbooks) or for people who don't feel the need to buy an OS when there are perfectly good free alternatives it's perfect.	Thebananamonkey (7741)
885284	2010-05-16 11:50:00	The best of Linux is that it's simple and free. Having an OS you have to pay for aswell negates that. Thus, not the best of both worlds. I argue that if you already have Windows 7 that you have a working OS already and have no need for another. Especially if your hardware is at all modern. For slower hardware (older comps/netbooks) or for people who don't feel the need to buy an OS when there are perfectly good free alternatives it's perfect. Well I have Win 7 and I also use Linux for running a C compiler so hence I dual boot.	Sweep (90)
885285	2010-05-16 11:59:00	I use Linux Mint for browsing and general use. Vista if I need Photoshop or Premiere Pro.	KarameaDave (15222)
885286	2010-05-16 12:41:00	The best of Linux is that it's simple and free. Having an OS you have to pay for aswell negates that. Thus, not the best of both worlds.This only applies if your only reason for installing Linux was to avoid paying for Windows. There are many people, myself included, who use it for the functionality it offers, and price has nothing to do with their decision to use it. Even if Linux cost several thousand dollars, I'd still be using it. I argue that if you already have Windows 7 that you have a working OS already and have no need for another. Especially if your hardware is at all modern.From the perspective of a happy Windows user, that's true. From the perspective of someone like myself who requires and / or makes use of the many features offered by a POSIX OS (that Windows simply doesn't provide)... no. Sure, Win7 is a good OS, but it's simply lacking far too much for it to be a viable choice for me. Most Linux users aren't using it because of the pricetag :rolleyes:.	Erayd (23)
885287	2010-05-17 11:31:00	Most Linux users aren't using it because of the pricetag :rolleyes:. .. and it not necessarily about dollars - some see it as an issue of freedom - "free as in free speech, not free beer (en.wikipedia.org)".	johnd (85)
885288	2010-05-17 12:24:00	Most Linux users aren't using it because of the pricetag :rolleyes:. I see your point and completely agree in your case. However, for the vast majority of users who don't need the flexibility and customisation that Linux offers, having a dual boot is not very useful. I find it very good for old laptops and am considering using it on a cheap-ish HTPC that I may build this year. I had it as a dual boot on this comp for a while and just found that I never used it. I got sick of having to change every time I wanted to play a game or listen to my itunes music without having issues.	Thebananamonkey (7741)
885289	2010-05-18 00:55:00	I will still like to play my fave game rfactor Unless that game has native Linux binaries it won't run natively. Of course you could try running it under WINE but that probably won't work actually. However I do suggest you still try Ubuntu anyway, you may find it quite interesting. You can download or order a Live CD and boot it and have a look around without having to install anything to your hard drive.	Agent_24 (57)
885290	2010-05-18 01:40:00	I'd definitely suggest downloading and running a live-cd. Make sure you also join the linux forum for the distro you choose. Most forums I've found are pretty friendly and willing to help out. Only thing I'd suggest is not to try and make linux into windows. It doesn't work thay way - and constant comparisons will end up doing nothing but frustrate you. It's a totally different OS - if you do spend the time with it though, you may find that the benefits over time will end up with you booting less and less to Windows. BTW - rfactor is supported in Wine (link here (appdb.winehq.org)) - so that front looks good. If Ubuntu is not what you're looking for - I'd recommend trying Mint (Ubuntu base), Mepis (Debian base), or PCLinuxOS (RPM). All three are very good especially for beginners. And more importantly, all three have pretty good forums. @Erayd/Johnd - totally agree with you on your comments. I started with linux 4 years ago out of curiousity. I now package for a distribution - and very rarely use Windows except for high end games. Some of the linux gaming is actually very good in it's own right. @thebananamonkey - for itunes, try gtkpod. Or better - get a non-proprietory and not "locked-in" player. Cowon and Sony units are excellent. BTW - this is very subjective: There are NO good games written natively for Linux. Running natively (quite old - but still good - and this just a taste) - Quake4 - Doom3 - Prey - Penumbra - Urban Assault - Descent 1, 2 and 3 Running in Wine - and they run really well! - Civ4 - Heroes5 - Brothers in Arms (RTH40 & EIB) I just wish there were Crysis and other later game ports to Linux. But I think that will come in time.	Brooko (8444)
885291	2010-05-18 12:38:00	QUITE old? Those games were written in the Cambrian age.	Thebananamonkey (7741)
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