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Keep running Windows people, I'm making lots of money disinfecting it, thank you... thank you very much ;-)
It's paradoxal because, if they manage to convince everyone to switch to a Linux-based Dell, they won't be able to use that argument anymore."The vast majority of viruses and spyware written by hackers are not designed to target and attack Linux."
The PS3, XBox 360 and Wii aren't alternative platforms for gaming? Plus, there are quite a few games that run on Linux. They're not Crysis, but if you can live with not feeling the need to find a game that costs $60 and justifies your purchase of CrossFired 5890s and just want to play games to have fun, there are lots of games on Linux.There are just no other alternatives.
Most don't know it exists. There is a learning curve to move to any new OS, be it a newer version of Windows, MacOS, or Linux. People balk at moving to anything different because it takes a tiny bit of work on their part, but we're not still running Windows 3.x, so the learning curve isn't that steep to preclude people from using a different OS.Moreover, majority of the people keep away from linux because of a somewhat tedious learning curve.
From wikipediaWhere do you guys come up with these arguments?
"Linux dominates the server market!"
Uh, no it doesn't. I checked several sources, including IDC, Gartner, and Netcraft, and all show Windows servers dominating the market. Even among web servers, Windows still rules the roost.
"The only reason to run Windows is games!"
Sorry, but gaming is a small niche market. The reason to run Windows is the 10s of thousands of programs written for it, including almost every business program and vertical market app on the planet. Linux is fine for some uses, but the enterprise runs on Windows.
"Windows is riddled with viruses and malware, but not Linux!"
Wrong again. Most Windows users never see a virus, and newer versions of Windows like 7 are vastly improved over older versions. Add to this the recent news of Linux repositories distributing malware and malware active on Mac OS and you have an increasingly level playing field. Most malware on Windows is targeting unpatched pirated versions running in third world countries, not legitimate and updated systems in the developed world.
I have installed and used a variety of Linux systems, from desktops to servers running many different distros. Linux has its strong points, and I recommend it for appropriate applications. The Linux community would be better served by doing the same rather than making false arguments and outrageous claims that it is suitable for every one and every application. I have seen first hand the frustration of end users who bought into the hype and tried to switch to Linux only to find that it won't do what they wanted and could do easily with Windows.
You don't need to be a security expert its common knowledge, even the department of defense uses linux.Yes, guzz you must be a security expert. Seriously read up on what REAL experts say instead of simply trying to bullshit.
Heres the main reasons I use windows instead of linux, mac or any other bullshit out there.
1-compatiblity
2-compatiblity
3-compatiblity
4-etc...
I don't want to have to set there and constantly find work arounds to make shit work. I've had Ubuntu before, and now that I have two desktops I probably will use Ubuntu for my old one. But only to surf the web, and do fincial work on. As it is safer. (You usually safer living in the country then in the city commensense ftw!)