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Mauldor · 20-05-2005, 06:34

Let me tell you what Linux cannot do when I tried to play with it (been playing with Linux for Years btw)...

Tried using Skype while listen to Winamp type program, cannot be done on default install, sound device is in use. Need to Jump through hoops and recompile Kernal and XWindows to Get ATI 9600XT working 3D Wise. I cannot play damm .Mov Files apart from in the web browser...the list goes on tbh..

I get the same spiel from my mate who owns a Mac - here is what I often say back:

* I have not rebuilt windows for a LONG time now
* Not had a program which crashed the whole O/S yet
* UnKnown Programs wont run automatic unless I tell it to.
* Anything trying to talk on the net has to get my permission
* I have not had a Virus - simple as that (combination of not installing anything that I come across, Decent Virus checker and dont open mails I dont recognise or with Attachments..)
* I do not get Pop ups on my IE, FF now I do......
* Trillian can do all the Chat programs in one..
* I can plug in some hardware and it works..brill

I still feel linux has a long way to go on the desktop front, if you spend long enough with it, its great...

20-05-2005, 06:34	#3
Mauldor Inactive Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scunthorpe Age: 59 Services: 50mbit, Base TV, Base Phone Posts: 437	Re: Linux users help me: I'm tempted to the Dark Side Let me tell you what Linux cannot do when I tried to play with it (been playing with Linux for Years btw)... Tried using Skype while listen to Winamp type program, cannot be done on default install, sound device is in use. Need to Jump through hoops and recompile Kernal and XWindows to Get ATI 9600XT working 3D Wise. I cannot play damm .Mov Files apart from in the web browser...the list goes on tbh.. I get the same spiel from my mate who owns a Mac - here is what I often say back: * I have not rebuilt windows for a LONG time now * Not had a program which crashed the whole O/S yet * UnKnown Programs wont run automatic unless I tell it to. * Anything trying to talk on the net has to get my permission * I have not had a Virus - simple as that (combination of not installing anything that I come across, Decent Virus checker and dont open mails I dont recognise or with Attachments..) * I do not get Pop ups on my IE, FF now I do...... * Trillian can do all the Chat programs in one.. * I can plug in some hardware and it works..brill I still feel linux has a long way to go on the desktop front, if you spend long enough with it, its great...