do you consider switching to linux?

lunix has some good things but i stick to windows 4 eva

People will probably start making virus's for linux.

What do you mean probobly? The first ever computer virus, courtesy of Robert Morris Jr., was created for UNIX systems (Linux is a flavor of UNIX, for those who don't know).

I think the main reason that most viruses are designed to fit around Windows is because most people use Windows, hence making the viruses more likely to have the freedom to spread. On top of that, Windows loves nothing more than giving its uses zero security and millions of bugs, so a lot of viruses take advantage of that (take MS.Blaster, for example - if I remember correctly, it exploited a vulnerability in the Windows' RPC).

If more PC users suddenly converted to Nix, then I think you'd find more virii would pop up for those operating systems.

linux is more stable os than windows...i love it!

linux is geting better reputation in small countries for his GPL licence, couse people cant aford windows licencing (in my country)
now there are inspectors knocking on our dors searching for licenced windows...i just show them my licenced mandrake, and they walk away

If I ever get around to it, I would like to try Linux.

I'll still use Windows for playing my copy of Thief, of course

Well, I most likely install Linux on my next computer, in addition to Windows. I wouldn't call it 'switching' because I would still be using Windows for games and stuff. I definately want to familiarize myself with Linux, because more and more people seem to be using it nowadays, since there are so many different distros.

EDIT: Oh, well, I guess I won't be. My wireless router is ONLY compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Stupid Microsoft monopoly .

That´s a good joke. Maybe it is true, but there will be some oher people that will fix holes, like they do every day. Any hole for linux is fixed in a month but if windows is the man, thaen you will have to wait years and years

I am a proud Linux user. I hate Windows in all aspects except for compatibility to other software. My Registered Linux Number is 362616. It is the number that I carry to show that it's no prob. to run Linux and that I'm proud to use Linux.

I rather have my Registered Linux Number than My Windows Serial Number.

Anyways, for newbs, NEVER USE MANDRAKE! IT'S FOR MORE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE! Newbs should use SuSE or Fedora Core. They are built for mainstream users. It works best.

If you are still stuck to Windows Apps like glue, you should try WINE (http://www.winehq.org), it's free! For gamers, try WINEX or it's new name Cedega (transgaming.com). Although it's for games, you need to pay $40 USD. (better than running Windows, $300 CAD)

Here's some facts:
Hotmail's interior system (inbox and mail service servers) uses Linux.
Rumors says that Bill Gates uses Linux instead of Windows.


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I agree with you, I love Linux, hate Windows, but think Mandrake is for biginners

all of us need whether againts or for linux have to admit one thing

LINUX IS THE FUTURE WINDOWS IS STILL GOOD BUT LINUX HAS OUTGROWN IT LIKE A YEAR AGO AND IST JUST STARTING TO ACCELERATE