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I neva believed I'd actually say this...
madmarky:
There was once a time when I was totally against M$, Windows and Bill Gates. I started trying out different forms of linux and realised that M$ was my only option...
I am now back on Windows XP Pro. Why? Because of hardware. In Windows all my hardware works great but in other x86 OS's it does not. In fact I spent alot of wasted time looking for drivers and ways to get it working but I got absolutely nowhere. In Linux the following hardware on my pc either does not work at all or does not work properly: Modem, Multimedia Keyboard, Trackball, Printer and Scanner. This is why I'm back in Windows. At least it works!! I realise that M$ is a pile of **** and one reason why my hardware works with windows is cos they've struck deals with manufacturers etc but until linux catches up and my hardware works I'm prepared to stick with windows.
Has anyone else been in my situation? Replies would be much appreciated.
sirdiesalot1112:
I have been in yout exact position, I moved a couple boxes back to win98SE because of it... from now on, every computer I perchase is gonna have linux compatable components. May I ask why XP Pro? why not 2K? I think you know what I'm getting at..... If your gonna use XP just get the cheaper slightly more stable version of it, ME
but back on subject, I know what you mean, however I put forth the effort needed to get myself out of bill'z grips
FUCK MICROSOFT!
voidmain:
If you don't buy proprietary hardware Linux works great. And proprietary hardware is usually inferior. If you really want to get rid of MS and run Linux you will get rid of your MS PC and build one for Linux. "I will use Linux when Linux recognizes all my hardware" is a cop out.
KernelPanic:
I believe Penguin Digital Solutions make Liunx ready PC's.
Oh no that's my imaginary company.
cocoamix:
If you really were concerned about having all your hardware easily working and still having a *NUX based OS, and NOT giving any money to M$ you should try Mac OS X. (If you can afford a system )
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