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I neva believed I'd actually say this...
Zombie9920:
quote:Originally posted by bazoukas:
Ok then, lets take an ordinary smo jo like me that goes for Computer Science Major.
I need to buy the Windows OS.
I also need to buy the compiler.
How much is all that? More than I can afford.
You will say then: Hey smo jo there are free compilers out there.
And my reply will be. Uhh no thank you. I want something that i can be sure it works as it SHOULD. An uhh btw why pay so much money for an OS that doesnt give me a compiler when i can get Linux that has all the tools i need?
BTW have you checked the latest apps in Linux? There are mooooore than enough, compared to the default apps that come with Windows.
And you have to realize. VoidMan is not a "housewife" computer user. When it comes to Computers his way of thinking is 10 gears ahead of us. He is talking about cuting edge stuff. Something that MS says they are inovating but from my experience so far (which cannot be compared to VoidMan's), i can safely say its not inovation, its just copycat.
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I am far from a n00bie when it comes to computers also. I am no stranger to a *nix environment. I will admit that *nix is far from useless...however it is also far from being an adequate solution for most computer users.
VoidMain is very knowledgable but he is also ignorant. He is ignorant in the sense that he doesn't think rationally when it comes to the needs of your average computer user. Most people need conveinience...which is something that *nix does not have to offer. Alot of people wouldn't even know how to install a rpm package let alone use the command line, compile thier kernel to support new stuff, etc.
RudeCat7:
Fine, I wont waste my time and neither should you Void.
voidmain:
Zombie's just pissed because he knows Microsoft's days are numbered. That combined with the fact that he can't figure out how to install software in anything other than Windows. What will he do? McDonalds?
Zombie9920:
quote:Originally posted by VoidMain:
But most everything needed is included in any major distro now days. And the 56k thing isn't much of an issue. If you don't know anyone with high speed (who doesn't?) you can order the CDs off the net for a couple of bucks...
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The kind of people I'm talking about barely even know how to use a computer(they have to use crappy ISP's like AOL because of the ease of use for crying out loud). With that said, what makes you think they would even know where to begin in running a *nix system.
Word up, Windows works, is conveiniant and offers everything needed for your average user. It takes very little knowledge for a computer n00b to operate Windows. Linux is getting easier to use, but it is not nearly easy enough for computer n00bs and people who don't care to learn how to extensivley use a computer.
You have to think about the fact that alot people do have real lives to deal with.
voidmain:
I am really beginning to wonder what the last version of Linux you used? Even a Windows user can use the latest distros without having a brain cramp.
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