Replies

Not to start an OS war, but more than a few of us have refused to continue on the Microsoft perpetual upgrade train. Try installing Linux (any distribution) as a dual-boot system, then work with both for a while and see which you prefer. I think the chances are at least even that you'll like Linux better.

Oh, I love Linux...it runs my server! But I cannot imagine trying to use it--or even worse, my wife trying to use it--as a desktop OS.

Not to start an OS war, but more than a few of us have refused to continue on the Microsoft perpetual upgrade train. Try installing Linux (any distribution) as a dual-boot system, then work with both for a while and see which you prefer. I think the chances are at least even that you'll like Linux better.

That's a crock! Most drivers for most hardware doesn't exist under Linux. Linux/Unix is great for a server but is lame for non-techies.

I seem to be having a difficult time finding drivers for all the devices I have now with xp; can't even imagine how difficult it would be with Linux.

Not to start an OS war, but more than a few of us have refused to continue on the Microsoft perpetual upgrade train. Try installing Linux (any distribution) as a dual-boot system, then work with both for a while and see which you prefer. I think the chances are at least even that you'll like Linux better.

Stop pushing your religious beliefs on everyone else. You Linus Torvalds worshippers are sooooo annoying.

Windows XP is a GREAT decision for the home computer. Finally Microsoft has thrown off the old DOS/Win95 unstable OS and merged their business OS and home OS into one. The new OS is based on Windows 2000, which was based on Wnidows NT, which is a completely different Operating System than the DOS/Win95 stuff. It is the most stable Microsoft Operating System yet and the included multimedia capabilities are phenomenal.

Of course the Linux obsessed Microsoft bashers are going to bash it out of ignorance or cult-like fervor, but the bottom line is Windows XP is the most feature-filled, most stable, most USEFUL for the common computer user yet.

Not to start an OS war, but more than a few of us have refused to continue on the Microsoft perpetual upgrade train. Try installing Linux (any distribution) as a dual-boot system, then work with both for a while and see which you prefer. I think the chances are at least even that you'll like Linux better.

Amazing, a thread that asks what people think about Windows XP -- and you offer an opinion that everybody should use Linux. Thanks for the input.

Try installing Linux (any distribution) as a dual-boot system, then work with both for a while and see which you prefer. I think the chances are at least even that you'll like Linux better.

Any advice for this Linux virgin on how to do this, helpful links or such? I was toying with the idea before, I've got a new system with Win ME and wouldn't mind having Linux on there, too, as a dual boot system but lack the necessary experience.