Linux Kernel 3.3 Released

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@brandonjclark

Saying "period" after a statement does not make the statement more final or correct. Rather, it makes it seem like you have no clue.

Linux affords a degree of freedom which makes it difficult to go back to anything else. If you don't care about gaming and are some what proficient with a computer, Linux can be a very powerful OS.

 

[jeffunit]

Ever use a home router? A vast majority of them are running linux.
I don't know of any that are running windows.

Ever use a flat screen hdtv? Most of them are also running linux.
How about a kindle or most other tablets? Most are running linux too.

 

[Filiprino]

[citation][nom]Zingam[/nom]"Linus Torvalds announced the final version of the new Kernel 3.3, which comes with a long list of new features. "That's why I hate Linux. It is trying to be a complete OS only by itself. A kernel should be just that a kernel. What's next? A built in C++ compiler into the kernel? Even Linus has already admitted what pile of shit he has unleashed upon the world.[/citation]
As far as I know, Emacs is the kernel and Linux is the user space software.

 

[JPForums]

[citation][nom]whimseh[/nom]It isn't better than Windows... at all. It's good for servers but I can't see why anyone would use it as a daily operating system.[/citation]

Go play with your Xbox

You can put Linux there too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Linux


[citation][nom]frozonic[/nom]i´ve never used linux anyone that has use it want to give a few reasons of why its better than windows?[/citation]
I;m going to narrow the scope to desktop/laptop users in my response.

There are only a few areas of clear superiority.
Price, network stack - Advantage Linux/Unix (Linux is not Unix even if it is similar.)
Games, hardware manufacturer support - Advantage Windows

Despite some rantings to the contrary, Windows is an excellent Operating System. Microsoft has garnered massive support from hardware and software manufacturers such that Windows supports just about anything you could want (given enough money). Those who are familiar with it and have no desire to change need not worry about Linux. A word of warning though; like Linux, Windows requires some attention to the underlying details to truly get the most out of it.

Linux is great for people who want to get the most for their money. In addition to being free, much of the software around the OS is also free. A wide variety of Linux distributions are a good consideration for a wide variety of people, though unlike Windows, it is not one size fits all. There are distributions that are easy to use like Windows, with software access similar to Apps stores for phones (Ubuntu, Mint). Other distributions are so streamlined that they won't do anything you don't specifically set them up to do (Gentoo). There are some hardware issues though a little research heads most of these off. The biggest hardware issues I've had is with wireless drivers, though I'm seeing fewer of these as well. There are alternate pieces of software for just about anything a home user and many professionals could want (again free). To a greater extent than Windows, you need to spend some time under the hood to get the most out of Linux.

http://www.osalt.com/ can get you started when looking for some (often Windows compatible) alternatives to common software. Some are better than others.

[citation][nom]iamtheking123[/nom]Only scenarios where Linux isn't a massive pain in the ass to use is as a set-and-forget standalone server that won't network with Windows boxes.[/citation]
Funny, I haven't had trouble networking between linux and windows in years (Since 2006 I think). You should look in to Samba. I currently have a FreeNAS system file serving for 7 Win7/WinXP PCs (4 of which dual boot to some form of Linux). Never had a lick of trouble with it and it uses CIFS (no Samba available).

 

[Guest]

Linux is not useless for gaming http://www.codeweavers.com/

 

[Anomalyx]

To settle once and for all which computer type (Win vs Mac vs Linux) is better, here's the guide:

Mac is good if you need to browse Facebook, watch YouTube, and check your email.

Windows is good if you do that, plus games, office software, and other productivity-type software (contrary to popular belief, Macs are not king for photo/video editing anymore. Buying a huge monitor for your Windows box will level the playing field completely, making the high cost of Mac systems unjustified).

Linux is good in one of 2 roles. The first is for servers. It's rock-solid-stable, and doesn't waste CPU cycles and RAM like other OS's do. The second is for a special-needs system (e.g. if your kid has a habit of downloading viruses when browsing the web and you aren't willing to be a good enough parent to watch him - put Ubuntu on there, and you'll stay quite virus-free). Even though I'm a total computer nerd, I would never use Linux as my primary (Win7). I would also never use Windows as my first choice of home-server OS (Linux).

 

[gm0n3y]

[citation][nom]jryan388[/nom]I use it for coding. Makes life waaay easier (yes, easier, as in takes less time, more efficient) than windows coding in my experience.[/citation]
I'd love to code in Linux. I just need a Linux compatible Visual Studio. Yeah, its never happening. When I used to develop Java (a horrible language) I used Linux.