Linux vs. Windows
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James Mason
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Linux is kind of an operating system for people who want to... deal with workarounds to do everything that windows does already.
If you don't want to be constantly hassled with trying to get everything working, stick to windows.
If you don't want to be constantly hassled with trying to get everything working, stick to windows.
ronintexas
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Linux is a good operating system, the two things I have issues with on it are drivers are sometimes difficult to find/install (if you want to play with it for a while, most of the time you will find the answer - but it can take a while) and second is software compatibility. You will find almost everything works on Windows, but there are sometimes limitations in what is available for Linux.
I have a "test" machine that runs Linux, and most things can be run - be sure to look for the availability of your games on Linux.
Cost wise - Linux is free....Windows is about $100.
I have a "test" machine that runs Linux, and most things can be run - be sure to look for the availability of your games on Linux.
Cost wise - Linux is free....Windows is about $100.
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Agree with everyone here. I have a dual boot Linux.-windows test machine and a Linux server. Linux is amazing at some things but very simple things we take for granted can be a pain. When I started using it it wasn't uncommon for a whole day to be spent troubleshooting a couple issues.
Going to Linux is much easier to stomach on a dual boot, that would be my suggestion. Get windows throw Ubuntu on there too and see how you like it.
Going to Linux is much easier to stomach on a dual boot, that would be my suggestion. Get windows throw Ubuntu on there too and see how you like it.
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I have some disagreements with the others.
As a game machine, yes windows is better for now although steam titles are now being ported to linux and eventually the others will follow suit as telephones and pads start attracting the gamers more. (Android is Linux).
I live in a part of the world where computers are used for work. Most people I teach have never been exposed to windows and I train them in both windows and Ubuntu. Invariably when left on their own they go straight to Ubuntu because it is just plain easier and safer to use. It also helps that nearly all printers here are HP and the installation is you plug it in and turn it on.
For games Windows, for work Linux, just be careful when buying DVRs, scanners and graphic accelerators.
As a game machine, yes windows is better for now although steam titles are now being ported to linux and eventually the others will follow suit as telephones and pads start attracting the gamers more. (Android is Linux).
I live in a part of the world where computers are used for work. Most people I teach have never been exposed to windows and I train them in both windows and Ubuntu. Invariably when left on their own they go straight to Ubuntu because it is just plain easier and safer to use. It also helps that nearly all printers here are HP and the installation is you plug it in and turn it on.
For games Windows, for work Linux, just be careful when buying DVRs, scanners and graphic accelerators.
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I also live in a part of the world where computers are used for work, and we primarily use Windows to do it. And Windows also is pretty plug and play with HP printers, as it has a big backlog of drivers already built into for them. I'm not saying Windows is perfect, but Linux definitely isn't perfect.
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I would agree if you start with a clean slate that users would probably gravitate towards Linux vs. Win. I live in the U.S. and most people, especially for work use Win.
In my workplace I take care of the computer issues, hardware, troubleshooting, networking, etc. About a year ago I decided to switch over to Ubuntu rather than upgrade Hardware and deal with multiple Windows license. People just couldn't do it.
Keep in mind I had both young and old colleagues, from 22 to 50. Their whole life they have either been using Win or Macs, it was a failed experiment. I could no longer invest my time into training as it was taking away from my own work.
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I was referring to where I am we don't have issues with games as computer are far too valuable for that. You will note that I recommended to OP Windows for games, at least for now. Of course you and those around you use Windows, for many years that was the only game in town for PCs unless you could devote a lot of time to install and learn to operate an alternative. That is not not the case anymore. In an emerging market, like where I am, people haven't been brought up on windows and they choose based on ease of use. Ubuntu is easier than Windows to learn for someone that hasn't even used a calculator before.
Which is the same as saying "I not saying Linux is perfect, but Windows definitely isn't perfect." just with a different tone to it. No system is perfect. They each have their merits and demerits. If you lived where at most 1 in 50 computers are connected to the internet for anti-virus updates would you say Windows or Linux is going to give people fewer problems?
It's definitely easier in my case where windows isn't ingrained into the culture. But with win8 people have to learn a new desktop anyway so it's a little easier now. The big problem is switching from MSoffice to LibreOffice. Although most governments in the EU have made the switch as well as many other international organizations. It's not impossible and if LibreOffice for android gets out that will expose a whole new generation to it. But then, Android is Linux.
Assuming you use no DROP-DEAD Windows.only.program, and don't try to get tricky ( dual boot etcetcetc) a "cold turkey" switch will take you about two (2) years transitioning from Windows/Mac to Linux.
Count on running into 2 --> 3 thick-brick-walls during those two years, walls that take from days to weeks to climb over. If you have regular tasks that absolutely positively on pain.of.death must-be-done NOW ... then you can't make the Win/Linux switch.
Count on running into 2 --> 3 thick-brick-walls during those two years, walls that take from days to weeks to climb over. If you have regular tasks that absolutely positively on pain.of.death must-be-done NOW ... then you can't make the Win/Linux switch.
I've seen programs like Play on Linux, which is a front-end of WINE, that lets you run "any" windows application. I've never touched Linux in my life, so I may spout some false info here and there, but is it possible to run windows games with this software like Battlefield, Crysis 3, and later Watch Dogs? I really have no idea, so an answer would be helpful. Thanks!
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Play on Linux is a frontend for Wine that allows you to select and install many windows programs but they often do ot give you the full benefits of using a program native to windows ie performance lags. You are always better off using cross platform or native programs. It's like listening to someone speak a foreign language through an interpreter, you get the idea but you will miss some nuances. For a review of what works and what doesn't go to winehq, they keep a database of people's experiences. For advanced games Steam is there for Linux ad others will probably jump on the bandwagon when steam gets it's OS going. For most users who are not into gaming then there are very good Linux alternatives.
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