What do you love about Linux?

vv3bcr3atur3 · Post by **vv3bcr3atur3** » 31 Jul 2004, 12:19

Firstly: The desktops, one is just one engough four is just right for me thank you.
Secondly: ssh. I love those secure shell logons: Extremely useful.

Friggs · Post by **Friggs** » 31 Jul 2004, 14:44

Only been using SuSe for bout 2 weeks but so far i like... LOTS!!

I really like the KDE desktop... oh, and the standard arcade games, they can keep me busy for hours!!!

Friggs · Post by **Friggs** » 31 Jul 2004, 14:44

*sorry, double post!

bb_matt · Post by **bb_matt** » 31 Jul 2004, 15:03

I love it as a server platform - I host all my clients on Linux and find it so easy to use compared with what microsoft have to offer.

On the desktop, hmm, it's good for surfing, movies, music etc.

I've been following the goings on at www.osnews.com with people indicating whether Linux is ready for the desktop and conclude that in most cases, it still isn't.

I do enjoy messing with it tho

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 17:30

I love how u can customize everything and the veriety of spftware that comes with it.
I hate installing stuff and trying to configure my graphics card

P.S. bb_matt what progrems can I use to write CDś?

Friggs · Post by **Friggs** » 31 Jul 2004, 17:35

yo nom, on SuSe i use K3b to compile CDs sure it'll work on (whatever you are running) perfectly....

vv3bcr3atur3 · Post by **vv3bcr3atur3** » 31 Jul 2004, 17:38

Follow the link: http://www.burnworld.com/software/cdrburning/linux.htm

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 17:45

Cool thanx

Nerevar · Post by **Nerevar** » 31 Jul 2004, 18:39

Nothing

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 18:44

Take ur smart remarks somewere else

Linux ROCKS

Post by **Azgard** » 31 Jul 2004, 18:52

I love Linux but theres one reason I've never used it for long.

When I first tried it and bought Red Hat 6.2 for about R20 years ago my modem was internal and a Winmodem so not support, so I had not internet connection I there was no use using it.

Then when I tried it recently using Mandrake Move, I have a ISDN USB modem and I emailed the guys at Duxbury and guess what they tell me, my modem does no support Linux, looks like I'm doomed to never be able to use a net connection on Linux

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 18:55

Azgard wrote:I love Linux but theres one reason I've never used it for long.

When I first tried it and bought Red Hat 6.2 for about R20 years ago my modem was internal and a Winmodem so not support, so I had not internet connection I there was no use using it.

Then when I tried it recently using Mandrake Move, I have a ISDN USB modem and I emailed the guys at Duxbury and guess what they tell me, my modem does no support Linux, looks like I'm doomed to never be able to use a net connection on Linux

LOL R20 years

U can use Linux if u have two LANED PC's and connect to the ISDN with one with windows and the otherone with LINUX will auto matically detect the internet connection

Post by **Azgard** » 31 Jul 2004, 19:40

I just thought the same thing.

I went to my other PC and put the Mandrake Move CD in and booted from it, it started up with sound and graphics, asked for no drivers.

And I tried to see if it has working internet and it does

I suppose I'll have to teach my family to use Linux now since that PC is not mine, or I'll have to put the modem there or something.

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 19:43

Or u can dual boot

vv3bcr3atur3 · Post by **vv3bcr3atur3** » 31 Jul 2004, 19:50

Nerevar wrote:Nothing

the_nominator wrote:Take ur smart remarks somewere else

Linux ROCKS

I agree with the_nominator Linux ROCKS: but then again not everyone want to use the grey matter between their ears to try and figure stuff out. They are content with any "user-friendly" software. (Note: in Tailand Linux is considered more user friendly than windows) Such people do not desirve the freedom of Linux: so to them I say stick to windows and change to Linux when the rest of the world will change to Linux (luckly for you this is still a few years away: use that time wisely).
Just want to know Nerevar: How long have you been using Linux that you think you know everyting of Linux and found nothing good about it?

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 19:54

Does Linux use some speciall programming language cause almost all the the programs are under 2mb and they are so usefull and have pics and everything

vv3bcr3atur3 · Post by **vv3bcr3atur3** » 31 Jul 2004, 19:57

Most Linux aps is written in C++. Programs share alot of resources so you don't install things twice for two programs. This is done better than in other environments because of its open source nature

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 31 Jul 2004, 20:02

Cool, thats one of the coolest things about linux. U can get a program in 30seconds even on a 56k modem

simmy · Post by **simmy** » 05 Aug 2004, 12:33

erm...Any window that pops up is resizeable

kailinin · Post by **kailinin** » 05 Aug 2004, 12:36

its almost fully customizable.

simmy · Post by **simmy** » 05 Aug 2004, 12:44

Everthing could be free

skunkymunky · Post by **skunkymunky** » 05 Aug 2004, 12:48

Anything cud be configured to ur needs
It's free
It looks good
It's a nice alternative to microscum

simmy · Post by **simmy** » 06 Aug 2004, 16:38

If it works, it works! Even if you dont know how!

Azgard wrote:

I just restarted and tried again and it works... Dunno why though

sowwy Azgard

Post by **Azgard** » 06 Aug 2004, 19:05

simmy wrote:If it works, it works! Even if you dont know how!

Azgard wrote:

I just restarted and tried again and it works... Dunno why though

sowwy Azgard

Thats cool simmy.

I like that it took me about 15 minutes to have it up and running after installing 3 cds. While Windows takes about 30 minutes at least.

bb_matt · Post by **bb_matt** » 06 Aug 2004, 19:13

What do I love about Linux ?

90% of us are always newbies ! - the other 9% lie and the last 1% are buddies with Linus Torvalds.