Why would I want to install Linux?
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Why would I want to install Linux?
I'll have room for a partition and a multiple boot option when I get the big machine fixed. But why should I install Linux?
Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
The main reason I use it is that due to it not running tons of background crap like Windows does it's way faster. You also don't have to worry about viruses so you've no anti-virus slowing you down either.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Faster at what?Animavore wrote:The main reason I use it is that due to it not running tons of background crap like Windows does it's way faster. You also don't have to worry about viruses so you've no anti-virus slowing you down either.
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Why would you want to install it? If you were mad, perhaps. Or a geek. That's about it.
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rEvolutionist wrote:Why would you want to install it? If you were mad, perhaps. Or a geek. That's about it.
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There's simply no need to do a dual boot. If you were poor and didn't want to get windows, then you could use linux as a free alternative. But if you've got windows already, there's simply no reason to use Linux unless you are a geek. Although, there are some good free linux games about. I think they are better than the free stuff for windows, but can't be 100% sure about that.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Worth putting on an old computer that is chugging under windows. Made Lady H's old netbook usable.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Starting up for a start. And starting up programs. Probably a moot point if you've a souped up machine. If you've a ten year-old computer which originally ran XP Linux is going to serve better than Windows 7.Gawdzilla Sama wrote:Faster at what?Animavore wrote:The main reason I use it is that due to it not running tons of background crap like Windows does it's way faster. You also don't have to worry about viruses so you've no anti-virus slowing you down either.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
I turn all the unnecessary shit off in my windows installs. Runs heaps faster without all the bloatware.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Yeah, going through a machine early on saves a lot of trouble later.rEvolutionist wrote:I turn all the unnecessary shit off in my windows installs. Runs heaps faster without all the bloatware.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Not sure to be honest, not as a dual boot on a big machine, unless you were developing something for linux.
I use it on my netbook because it's smaller and makes better use of the tiny old system than XP could.
I use it on my netbook because it's smaller and makes better use of the tiny old system than XP could.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
So, for surfing, etc.? Ayaan has a netbook that's still useful, but may need help in the future.PsychoSerenity wrote:Not sure to be honest, not as a dual boot on a big machine, unless you were developing something for linux.
I use it on my netbook because it's smaller and makes better use of the tiny old system than XP could.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Yeah, I mainly use it to get on ratz at times when I can't use my PC, but also Skype and having a small computer I can carry around, read pdf's on etc. It can handle most of the basic stuff.Gawdzilla Sama wrote:So, for surfing, etc.? Ayaan has a netbook that's still useful, but may need help in the future.PsychoSerenity wrote:Not sure to be honest, not as a dual boot on a big machine, unless you were developing something for linux.
I use it on my netbook because it's smaller and makes better use of the tiny old system than XP could.
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Re: Why would I want to install Linux?
Kindle with extras.PsychoSerenity wrote:Yeah, I mainly use it to get on ratz at times when I can't use my PC, but also Skype and having a small computer I can carry around, read pdf's on etc. It can handle most of the basic stuff.Gawdzilla Sama wrote:So, for surfing, etc.? Ayaan has a netbook that's still useful, but may need help in the future.PsychoSerenity wrote:Not sure to be honest, not as a dual boot on a big machine, unless you were developing something for linux.
I use it on my netbook because it's smaller and makes better use of the tiny old system than XP could.
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