They showed games and gameplay

But bitching is fun

well obviously some people do not know if they are calling me about it.... not everyone can be as smart as you

> First of all, it wasn't an insulting phrase. I meant it sincerely. And apparently it was needed.

> I never said that. I said Linux, Windows, & Mac all have their own merits and reasons for use.
> No... You guys tell each other to delete your System32, we ban people on forums doing that shit.
> No, WIndows isn't stable. On one of their release floors they got the BSOD. There's a reason supercomputers, almost all space programs, microchips, and servers use Linux backbones. Because it's reliable.
> No, you don't. Because Windows has no package management system. Installations are all indepedant. You don't have orphan checking to remove unneeded files. You don't have a list of active software. Windows only updates system (or Windows integrated - i.e. Office & drivers) software.
> No, because exe is Microsoft proprietary code. Doesn't run on Mac. And WINE is a last ditch option. In reality, you aren't supposed to run Microsoft software on Linux, because it's made for Windows. Mac can't do it either. Doesn't make Mac bad? Linux has executables - no extensions. Of course usually you shouldn't use an executable directly unless you know what you're doing. You SHOULD get your software through the package manager (or at least by installing through a rpm/deb/) so it's automagically adding repo data, dependencies, putting the data into your task manager, putting files into the proper /usr/bin and /usr/lib folders, etc. And use alternatives. Photoshop -> GIMP. Office -> LibreOffice. So on and so forth. Just because the alternatives are free doesn't make them inferior. In fact the free alternatives are usually better since they're OSS, getting help from more developers who are more passionate and actually care a lot more about the people using their software.

Again, you obviously haven't tried Linux. Again, you obviously don't understand the topic we're discussing to any large degree. Refer to my comment 21.

Why choose Linux? Because you want Linux. That's the only reason. Just like you choose a Mac because you want a Mac. Mac has less software than Windows, Mac updates like a Windows. Windows has been the mainstream OS for much longer - of course it has the most software.

There's a lot of reasons to use Linux, there's a lot of reasons to use Mac or Windows too! And you should choose what fits YOU best. Obviously, you haven't even tried Linux, so you're needlessly looking down on it.

Personally, I dislike Mac. It's nice for simplicity, but I don't like it THAT simple. Windows 7 is nice. Windows 8 I actually enjoyed, to be honest. It's funky, but I'm used to the keyboard shortcuts it's obviously fond of. But I use Linux on my computers. My girlfriend does the same - she actually can't stand using Windows anymore.

Why? Because Linux is snazzy. The package system is super, super simple. Just click on the checkbox for things you want to uninstall, update, or install and click apply! Done! When you get updates, you're notified of all of them. And not just computer updates, updates to EVERY PIECE OF SOFTWARE! And they fetch dependencies so you don't have those "missing X" errors! Because it's got a great community (if you reciprocate). Advocating OSS, which makes the world a better place. It's codebase is so beautiful, they use it as a benchmark for all other OSS work. And that makes it blazing fast and stable as a rock. Because it's easier to develop for! Because it's about choice! You want simplicity like Mac? Use Gnome! Want simplicity like Windows? Use KDE? Want anything in between, we have Cinnamon, MATE, XFCE, OpenBox, and whatever else you could need! Want bleeding edge? Manjaro. Want stable? Debian. Want mainstream? Mint/Ubuntu.

I could go on and on, but I'm out of space. At least be educated on the topic when you try to argue or look down on something. If you want to know why you'd choose Linux, don't ask people. Use Linux and decide if it's right for you!

Because ultimately it's your personal preferences. Nobody can tell you what you will or won't like. And talking about it doesn't get the messages across properly. Just like I could tell you about the features of a Mac and you'd probably be disgusted, even if they're great features (and many of them are)! Personal experience is pretty much the only option in this case. Just try a live boot! No need to install, just play around. It's another choice. Like both WIndows & Linux? Dual boot! And if you need any help wiki.archlinux.org/ (but seriously, don't use Arch. The wiki is great but the OS is for experts only.). Try some different DEs, and remember it's not all about interface! I use a minimal interface on my laptop OS and the lightest background applications possible and I went from 2 hours battery to 4 hours battery (when I'm just using Chrome). So while it's not super pretty, it's super efficient. If you don't like it, that's great! Stay with Windows or Mac! It's no skin off my nose! I'm just glad you gave it a chance and expanded your knowledge!

>At least be educated on the topic when you try to argue = not needed.

People always act like Linux is the holy grail of operating systems because its "free". I just wanted to know why you choose Linux and nothing more.

Windows has a great community too, Windows is stable too, I can personalize Windows, I can use checkboxes to update stuff. These items are not Linux exclusive.

I tried Linux, it doesn't run exe and that Wine stuff is annoying.

> First of all, it wasn't an insulting phrase. I meant it sincerely. And apparently it was needed.

> I never said that. I said Linux, Windows, & Mac all have their own merits and reasons for use.
> No... You guys tell each other to delete your System32, we ban people on forums doing that shit.
> No, WIndows isn't stable. On one of their release floors they got the BSOD. There's a reason supercomputers, almost all space programs, microchips, and servers use Linux backbones. Because it's reliable.
> No, you don't. Because Windows has no package management system. Installations are all indepedant. You don't have orphan checking to remove unneeded files. You don't have a list of active software. Windows only updates system (or Windows integrated - i.e. Office & drivers) software.
> No, because exe is Microsoft proprietary code. Doesn't run on Mac. And WINE is a last ditch option. In reality, you aren't supposed to run Microsoft software on Linux, because it's made for Windows. Mac can't do it either. Doesn't make Mac bad? Linux has executables - no extensions. Of course usually you shouldn't use an executable directly unless you know what you're doing. You SHOULD get your software through the package manager (or at least by installing through a rpm/deb/) so it's automagically adding repo data, dependencies, putting the data into your task manager, putting files into the proper /usr/bin and /usr/lib folders, etc. And use alternatives. Photoshop -> GIMP. Office -> LibreOffice. So on and so forth. Just because the alternatives are free doesn't make them inferior. In fact the free alternatives are usually better since they're OSS, getting help from more developers who are more passionate and actually care a lot more about the people using their software.

Again, you obviously haven't tried Linux. Again, you obviously don't understand the topic we're discussing to any large degree. Refer to my comment 21.

Yes, yes they do.

> Update the OS - access to the new stable repos. Usually including a lot of new software, and virtually all the existing software is updated.
> Update a program - I went from Blender 2.64 to 2.66 and got myself some sexy ass dynamic topology for sculpting!
> Update system utility - free bug fixes securities!

Sure, system data may be changed, but what's the point of an update if it ONLY changes system data. Then nobody would bother to get it nor bother to support the people doing it.

>Windows programs get updated regularly
>I can download Blender on windows too.
>Windows updates fix security.
>Windows has alot more compatible programs.

I don't see why I would choose linux.

Why choose Linux? Because you want Linux. That's the only reason. Just like you choose a Mac because you want a Mac. Mac has less software than Windows, Mac updates like a Windows. Windows has been the mainstream OS for much longer - of course it has the most software.

There's a lot of reasons to use Linux, there's a lot of reasons to use Mac or Windows too! And you should choose what fits YOU best. Obviously, you haven't even tried Linux, so you're needlessly looking down on it.

Personally, I dislike Mac. It's nice for simplicity, but I don't like it THAT simple. Windows 7 is nice. Windows 8 I actually enjoyed, to be honest. It's funky, but I'm used to the keyboard shortcuts it's obviously fond of. But I use Linux on my computers. My girlfriend does the same - she actually can't stand using Windows anymore.

Why? Because Linux is snazzy. The package system is super, super simple. Just click on the checkbox for things you want to uninstall, update, or install and click apply! Done! When you get updates, you're notified of all of them. And not just computer updates, updates to EVERY PIECE OF SOFTWARE! And they fetch dependencies so you don't have those "missing X" errors! Because it's got a great community (if you reciprocate). Advocating OSS, which makes the world a better place. It's codebase is so beautiful, they use it as a benchmark for all other OSS work. And that makes it blazing fast and stable as a rock. Because it's easier to develop for! Because it's about choice! You want simplicity like Mac? Use Gnome! Want simplicity like Windows? Use KDE? Want anything in between, we have Cinnamon, MATE, XFCE, OpenBox, and whatever else you could need! Want bleeding edge? Manjaro. Want stable? Debian. Want mainstream? Mint/Ubuntu.

I could go on and on, but I'm out of space. At least be educated on the topic when you try to argue or look down on something. If you want to know why you'd choose Linux, don't ask people. Use Linux and decide if it's right for you!

Because ultimately it's your personal preferences. Nobody can tell you what you will or won't like. And talking about it doesn't get the messages across properly. Just like I could tell you about the features of a Mac and you'd probably be disgusted, even if they're great features (and many of them are)! Personal experience is pretty much the only option in this case. Just try a live boot! No need to install, just play around. It's another choice. Like both WIndows & Linux? Dual boot! And if you need any help wiki.archlinux.org/ (but seriously, don't use Arch. The wiki is great but the OS is for experts only.). Try some different DEs, and remember it's not all about interface! I use a minimal interface on my laptop OS and the lightest background applications possible and I went from 2 hours battery to 4 hours battery (when I'm just using Chrome). So while it's not super pretty, it's super efficient. If you don't like it, that's great! Stay with Windows or Mac! It's no skin off my nose! I'm just glad you gave it a chance and expanded your knowledge!

>At least be educated on the topic when you try to argue = not needed.

People always act like Linux is the holy grail of operating systems because its "free". I just wanted to know why you choose Linux and nothing more.

Windows has a great community too, Windows is stable too, I can personalize Windows, I can use checkboxes to update stuff. These items are not Linux exclusive.

I tried Linux, it doesn't run exe and that Wine stuff is annoying.

> First of all, it wasn't an insulting phrase. I meant it sincerely. And apparently it was needed.

> I never said that. I said Linux, Windows, & Mac all have their own merits and reasons for use.
> No... You guys tell each other to delete your System32, we ban people on forums doing that shit.
> No, WIndows isn't stable. On one of their release floors they got the BSOD. There's a reason supercomputers, almost all space programs, microchips, and servers use Linux backbones. Because it's reliable.
> No, you don't. Because Windows has no package management system. Installations are all indepedant. You don't have orphan checking to remove unneeded files. You don't have a list of active software. Windows only updates system (or Windows integrated - i.e. Office & drivers) software.
> No, because exe is Microsoft proprietary code. Doesn't run on Mac. And WINE is a last ditch option. In reality, you aren't supposed to run Microsoft software on Linux, because it's made for Windows. Mac can't do it either. Doesn't make Mac bad? Linux has executables - no extensions. Of course usually you shouldn't use an executable directly unless you know what you're doing. You SHOULD get your software through the package manager (or at least by installing through a rpm/deb/) so it's automagically adding repo data, dependencies, putting the data into your task manager, putting files into the proper /usr/bin and /usr/lib folders, etc. And use alternatives. Photoshop -> GIMP. Office -> LibreOffice. So on and so forth. Just because the alternatives are free doesn't make them inferior. In fact the free alternatives are usually better since they're OSS, getting help from more developers who are more passionate and actually care a lot more about the people using their software.

Again, you obviously haven't tried Linux. Again, you obviously don't understand the topic we're discussing to any large degree. Refer to my comment 21.

Maybe you need to look again? That doesn't even look close...

And you only replied to tell me that, 6 days after I posted the comment?

There are clearly purple buttons on her controller, buddy...