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Master of Reality:
i use vim for all my html editing. No WYSIWYG crap.
Check out www.bobhub.tk or www.the-abyss.tk
[ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: The Master of Reality / Bob ]
voidmain:
Yeah, vim rules for HTML. WYSIWYG actually should be wysiNwyg when it comes to graphical editors.
jtpenrod:
Blue Fish is also a pretty good Linux html editor. Most distros include it in their software packages.
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[ October 05, 2002: Message edited by: jtpenrod ]
spinningheel4242:
Ok, so what I have read intrigues me but I have to say, there is no prevailing reason to switch to Linux or Mac. Basically, there is no KILLER APP that makes it worthwhile. Now, don't get me wrong, I hate MS but I am not also technically inclined to learn a new OS like Linux (I can't be bothered with command lines etc). And the Macs that I have used just don't compare (performance wise) to PC's. I really wish they did cuz I would like a viable alternative to MS but there just isn't any. A lot of you say Linux or Mac are WAY better and easier than MS...well, on many regards you are correct. However, myself and my wife like EASY and SIMPLE and MS provides that. That is why Linux will NEVER become a decktop contender....it takes too much time and effort to learn.
And with all of the html responses....yes, there are good code editors out there for linux but I use dreamweaver or similar layout html editors. So, as of late, there are no Linux/Mac distro's that can match these products.
But, basically, one of the biggests snags is with games........yes, I love gaming and guess what.....only a few GOOD games are available for Linux/Mac. Also, I don't want to wait 6+ months for games to come out for Mac. Basically, the amount I have used Mac is very disheartening. I think they have a lot of potential but until they port with PC components....they will never win many converts.
I will continue my search for viable alternatives to MS (I am now using incredimail for email etc!) but I will have to stick to the other gambit of MS crap and crap until I can convert to a truly user-friendly system....
Spin
voidmain:
quote:Originally posted by spinningheel4242:
Ok, so what I have read intrigues me but I have to say, there is no prevailing reason to switch to Linux or Mac. Basically, there is no KILLER APP that makes it worthwhile.
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I guess you don't understand. Linux itself is the killer app. You get everything in one package for free. A package of software that you would have to pay Microsoft over $10,000 for equivelant capability (that's not an exageration).
quote:Now, don't get me wrong, I hate MS but I am not also technically inclined to learn a new OS like Linux (I can't be bothered with command lines etc).
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Have you used RedHat 8.0? You don't have to be technically inclined. My wife and kids use it exclusively and they are as far from technically inclined that a person can get.
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And the Macs that I have used just don't compare (performance wise) to PC's. I really wish they did cuz I would like a viable alternative to MS but there just isn't any. A lot of you say Linux or Mac are WAY better and easier than MS...well, on many regards you are correct. However, myself and my wife like EASY and SIMPLE and MS provides that. That is why Linux will NEVER become a decktop contender....it takes too much time and effort to learn.
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Have you tried RedHat 8.0? It really is a vast improvement. In fact Windows XP User #90909098234 even had good words for it. I *never* thought I would hear anything positive coming out of his mouth about Linux. I mean his tagline says "Open Source Now? Open Source Never! Go Microsoft!". That says something. I have been using it for several days now. I didn't like it at first but I come from the other end of the spectrum. I didn't like it because it was too clean and n00b friendly. I have learned to change my mind. I do like it and think it's much closer now than ever before. I would be quivering a little if I were Microsoft.
quote:And with all of the html responses....yes, there are good code editors out there for linux but I use dreamweaver or similar layout html editors. So, as of late, there are no Linux/Mac distro's that can match these products.
But, basically, one of the biggests snags is with games........yes, I love gaming and guess what.....only a few GOOD games are available for Linux/Mac. Also, I don't want to wait 6+ months for games to come out for Mac. Basically, the amount I have used Mac is very disheartening. I think they have a lot of potential but until they port with PC components....they will never win many converts.
I will continue my search for viable alternatives to MS (I am now using incredimail for email etc!) but I will have to stick to the other gambit of MS crap and crap until I can convert to a truly user-friendly system....
Spin
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Hmmm, how much experience do you actually have with Linux? Which distro and version? Those sound like outdated remarks for the most part. You are correct that there certainly isn't the number of games out there for Linux that there is for Windows but there are some good ones. I personally have a PlayStation 2 (well my kids do) for playing games. I just don't get into games any more. I like pestering people on these forums more.
[ October 05, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]
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