Everyone has used linux before, just by browsing the web, they are mainly using linux servers. But who here uses linux on the desktop. I am dual booting Windows XP (moved back from Vista) and Ubuntu 8.04. I keep trying to move to completely linux, but i simply cant. As i student i have to use Microsoft Access as OpenOffice.Org Base wont open the file format, so, because of my school, I’m stuck with windows. And to be quite honest, alot of my software, doesn’t have good linux alternatives.
So, you may be asking, why do i use linux at all?
Well i like the fact that from just the core install, you can customise linux alot. I also, like many others like Compiz Fusion. A great thing that i love is also the virtual screens, where you can have different windows on each screen, yes windows can also do this, but this requires 3rd party plugins. Also, Linux goes alot faster on my machine.
I do think that Ubuntu at least, is ready for anyone to use. Its easy to use, and yes, sometimes you may have to use the terminal, but when i have had to use it, all i do, is copy and paste. Installing most software is also easy, using the add/remove program and the package manager, its very easy. And using .deb filetypes makes installing applications a breeze, alot easier than windows. If you dont meet the requirments of the program, it will automaticly find what you need and install it. Also, www.getdeb.net makes it easy to find .deb files.
But alot of people would easily stick with windows, as:
- It may have been the first operating system they have used
- Alot easier to get software for (kind of)
- They are dependent on some programs that only run on windows
Now i know some people would say, use a virtual machine inside of linux, but you are still using windows, which is what i want to get away from.
If someone can help me with my problem of windows, or express their views on this, can you please leave a comment below.
Thanks,
Danny