For me, I prefer Linux and really only use Windows for games. I find it to be easier to configure (as opposed to dealing with the registry on Windows)
I find it to be easier to configure (as opposed to dealing with the registry on Windows)
Windows [...] stores your personal files on the same partition as your system partition.
Only if you blindly accept the defaults. It's very easy to move the "My <filetypes>" libraries if desired - right-click the folder, select "Location" tab, choose new destination path using "Move..."... job done.
Dngrsone said:Wow... everyone picking Linux so far.
Not me. I've enjoyed learning how burn ISOs, dual-boot, delete and start over, burn disto sticks and so on. I've come to the conclusion that as persnickety as W7HP is, I prefer it over any of the distros I've tried; all flavors of Mint, all the Buntus, even more I've forgotten. I don't dispute that Linux is more reliable in business and is preferred by other desktoppers. I keep trying but haven't been converted, although it's fun to keep tinkering with my Mint on the side.
Linux could take over the computing universe, but it never will unless they work together on a single goal... they won't.
One of the reason it won't work on a single goal is. "The underlying source code may be used, modified, and distributedLinux could take over the computing universe, but it never will unless they work together on a single goal... they won't.
You haven't seen any Android desktops and laptops yet then?
Yes I have and think Mr Bill should be approaching panic, but I wasn't referring to Android as part of the greater Linux universe. I know it really is, but over time they've become quite different, at least to desktop fiddlers like me.
I've been using Windows as my primary OS since IBM ditched OS/2, and this current system has been running Win7 since July 2009 without a reinstall... or any issues apart from the odd display driver reset when gaming hard.
Yes I have and think Mr Bill should be approaching panic, but I wasn't referring to Android as part of the greater Linux universe. I know it really is, but over time they've become quite different, at least to desktop fiddlers like me.
When Linux has a single goal, Android is what comes out of it. He"s right. The desktop Linux isn't good because if there's ever something wrong, you have little support.An average user breaks something, they have nobody to go to.
If Windows breaks down, it's very likely that Mr. & Mrs. Ordinary-User will be writing checks to the Geek Squad. Microsoft doesn't provide support for end-users(they only provide updates), they leave that to the PC manufacturers and other third-parties. People are not likely to be installing Android on their own computers either, it comes pre-installed, just like Windows. So either the manufacturer and/or the Geek Squad will be providing support.
One day, I do think that Android tablets will compete with windows . not today thought.
Sorry, but this is outright rubbish. If you say that YOU cannot make desktop Linux workable for YOU, great! But don't summarily dismiss it. As I've said a zillion and a half times, if my totally computer illiterate 80+ year old mother, who had used nothing but window$ for decades, could use Linux, all day, every day, it's definitely an option for desktop users. End users. Not just *nix geeks like me.As for a consumer, desktop Linux is not a option.
Again, that's your opinion. And you're absolutely entitled to it! I can't even IMAGINE using window$ professionally.For professional things, well. I'm bias. I really, really like Windows.
Actually not true these days. With Windows 8 you can buy a year of support for about $150. Not worth it in my opinion. Or you can buy that device directly from the Microsoft store, (not best buy) and then you will have the Microsoft signature on that computer. Anything goes wrong, take it to them.
Especially for the Surface tablets. Anything goes wrong. Take it to them. Microsoft is moving in a new direction with computers. A good direction
As for Linux... Sure there are communities that offer their help. But not to be rude, their useless in my opinion.
If a company like Lenovo or Canonical can easily support anything that goes wrong, that's what the desktop Linux needs. As for a consumer, desktop Linux is not a option.
Stick to Windows and Mac. For professional things, well. I'm bias. I really, really like Windows.
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