Linux was a great way to get a posix/unix type OS at home before Mac OS X came out.
I’m a big fan of Linux, I use it professionally and personally however it is NOT to the level of usability that Mac OSX and Win 7 have. The Linux community has been saying for 10+ years that Linux would be the desktop OS of choice for a majority of users but it’s not going to happen. Why? For the exact reason that makes Linux a powerful, scalable and open platform....it’s *too* open and thus development is fractured and not refined. As a result, there’s very little polish on the user experience side and that alone will turn off a vast majority of people. Not to mention the average user has no desire or use for a command shell which is the core of using Linux.
Apple got it right with development of OSX. They started with a base of BSD and built a polished, centralized and controlled GUI; yet the user has the ability to use the power of BSD. Anyone that has had to get wireless working on an Ubuntu laptop without native drivers will agree that Linux isn’t giving MS or Apple a run for their money. Is there a place for Linux? Absolutely, IMO it’s the server platform of choice and can be a powerful workstation for specialized use but it’s not going to be the everyday computer for most users.
Is there a version of linux that will run Halo 2?
I got halo 2 for Christmas but it needs vista or windows 7. If there is a compatible linux OS with it I’d rather go that way.
Thanks
Good morning! I’m glad you took the time to post this informative “interview”.
Although I am an average P.C. user, and have built 5 other computers . . . . . all with Windows O.S. dating clear back to Win. 3.1.
I am a relative “newbie” with Ubuntu..... I downloaded Ubuntu 10.04 and installed it on my current machine along side my Windows XP system. Ubuntu installs really great but when it does the initial “Update Manager”, it crashes when it tries to update the GRUB stuff........ I uninstalled the Ubuntu and re-installed it with the same abortive “Upgrade”....I can’t find out just where I can go with the Linux company for the answer to this problem and am hoping you can help me out.. I really want to give Ubuntu/Linux a fair trial............ thanks for all your valuable time..
RichardL
I like Linux and currently use Mint, however, I run it in a dual boot with my windows OS because Netflix(which I use extensively since I got rid of my TV service)won’t run on my PC. While I can watch Netflix movies on my TV, I like to retire to my bedroom at night and watch movies on my computer. Therefore, until Netflix recognizes linux and makes their player compatible(fat chance since silver light is Microsoft)with it, I will continue to use XP for large parts of the day. Other than that I see no advantage of using Windows over Linux.
Anderson Silva..
MMA champion aaand Linux guru.
Who knew.
Up until 10.04, it was a pain to get my USB headphones to work.
!0.04 works out of the box.
I’ve been using Ubuntu for about 5 years.Still not good at terminal, but that’s why I use Ubuntu and I’m old and forgetful.