Live Stoner Chat A question for all you computer guys

[pop22]

I've used linux for years on at least some of my computers. I was so disgusted with windows 8, that I converted my pcs to Linux mint. As long as your realize, windows software won't run directly ( that are ways to run some of it though ) you'll be fine. There is plenty of software available for linux and 80% it is free. This pc I'm using right now has been in Linux Mint 14 for about 9 months. MUCH more secure than windows, and every bit as easy to use. You do need to learn the differences in it though, to get the most out of it. As a computer professional who worked his whole career in the Windows world, I have to say, I don't miss Windows one bit.

 

[farmergreen007]

Thanks for the advice pop22, Ill look into Linux mint for my next one.

I'm actually am logging on and doing my first post from my Ubuntu Linux laptop. And I must say I think I'm going to like it a lot, the computer itself is running much better then it ever did with windows on it and I have used at least a dozen of these same Lenovo T60 they were all dogs, this thing is quicker no doubt.

The user interface is very straight forward logical you have the option to encrypt the hard drive witch is awesome!!!! and the coolest part is when I rebooted my computer it actually looked like a computer starting up.

Thank you to everybody that gave some advice you are all much appreciated. :hug:everybody gets a big hug

 

[steelrat]

I've worked in IT for 26 years and used all sorts of operating systems.

All Linux releases are based on UNIX, you can get real UNIX, Oracle Solaris (used to be Sun Solaris), for free.

First you must register a free account :

https://login.oracle.com/mysso/signon.jsp

then download the software :

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/solaris10/downloads/index.html

If that's a bit overpowered for you then one of the popular Linux distros such as Ubuntu will be fine.

It also depends upon what you want to use it for, if it's just internet, email etc then Linux is fine.

If you plan to do heavyweight spreadsheets with thousands of rows and columns then Linus is no good, the open source spreadsheet programs just can't handle very large datasets.

You can buy Windows 7 for around £40 on ebay, i have done this with no problems.


atb,

steely

 

[pop22]

I've worked in IT for 26 years and used all sorts of operating systems.

All Linux releases are based on UNIX, you can get real UNIX, Oracle Solaris (used to be Sun Solaris), for free.

First you must register a free account :

https://login.oracle.com/mysso/signon.jsp

then download the software :

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/solaris10/downloads/index.html

If that's a bit overpowered for you then one of the popular Linux distros such as Ubuntu will be fine.

It also depends upon what you want to use it for, if it's just internet, email etc then Linux is fine.

If you plan to do heavyweight spreadsheets with thousands of rows and columns then Linus is no good, the open source spreadsheet programs just can't handle very large datasets.

You can buy Windows 7 for around £40 on ebay, i have done this with no problems.


atb,

steely

Unfortunately Oracle's user agreement is no better than MicroSoft's. Solaris is a great OS for a business environment, but I don't feel it has a real place on the desktop for the average pc user. Its nowhere near as user friendly as Ubuntu, Mint, etc. And 90% of the world uses Exel for a spreadsheet. I'm no MS fan, that's just a fact. Most linux distributions come with WINE or Crossover Office, which will allow you to run Microsoft programs on linux. MS office products work well especially under Crossover Office.
I started my IT career working with Sun OS and Solaris V1!

 

[farmergreen007]

I actually used Unix while I was in the army, I agree with pop its Not meant for a PC I'm not doing anything that requires more then what I already have. I am actually really impressed with it.

 

[pop22]

I actually used Unix while I was in the army, I agree with pop its Not meant for a PC I'm not doing anything that requires more then what I already have. I am actually really impressed with it.

I began with Sun OS, a commandline only UNIX. The modern Solaris is actually quite good. Its just not targeted at the home user, its a workplace desktop evironment. Linux, and some BSD based OS's have worked hard to present a desktop thats user friendly and include things like one click software installs. solaris is useable for those with a bit of knowledge of UNIX/LINUX. But not for the average user who expects a pc to work like a toaster..............