Comments on: Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux

By: realist

realist — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:27:33 +0000

1. No blue screens.
I have very rarely ever gotten blue screens in Windows
2. Applications are super easy to install.
Same in Windows
3. Better security.
Perhaps, but only morons need to use AV software
4. Free software.
Same for Windows, in fact, there’s /more/ free software. (open source projects usually are compiled for windows and there’s plenty of win-only freeware)
5. Community support.
Too bad you need it
6. Speed and functionality.
It depends
7. Better networking.
Nothing’s better or worse
8. Greater innovation.
Cite?
9. Easier to tweak change or even add OS features.
Correct
10. The full command line and scripts are there when I need them.
Windows has a “full command line” and scripting capability

By: niclas ericsson

niclas ericsson — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:59:49 +0000

This is one of the best blogs I have ever come across. If anyone ever ask me a question about linux again I will send them over here faster then zzzzzzzzzp…….

I don’t know if the order of your reasons for switching to linux are of any relevance, but I would most definitely hold number 5 above all others. The community support isn’t just great. It really blows ones mind out over and over and over…. There is not a problem I have come across that hasn’t already been solved, and posted.

If only microsoft was that user-friendly :oP

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By: UbuntuLinuxHelp

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:58:13 +0000

@Richard – Thanks for the input! :) I experienced the same thing you did… As I became more familiar with the Linux environment, I began to enjoy it more. One of my favourite things is using the “aptitude install xxxxxxxx” command to get more goodies! :)

One thing I do with Windows is keep it in a virtual machine, that way I don’t have to reboot if I want a Windows based application. When I’m done, I simply close the virtual machine.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:26:58 +0000

Likewise here, started using when Ubuntu 7.04 came out and have been here since. The new machine bought in the last week has Ubuntu 9.04 64 bit and what a joy it is to use. The kids computers are dual booted Jaunty/XP but XP hasn’t been booted for I don’t know how long. The only reason XP survives is they have some kids apps that are Windows based. Then my wifes machine is dual boot Jaunty/Vista laptop. Vista should think itself lucky its still there !

Like so many have said, computers under Windows had become a tool not a source of joy. It is not since the days of the Amiga that I have enjoyed computers as much as I do now under linux. I love using linux and for the foreseeable future I am here to stay !!!

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By: Jady L.

Jady L. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:35:58 +0000

Again… This is a great story. I like that we get to see where you are coming from. That adds a human touch to your blog. Almost the same thing happened to my son too!

By: Conrad Theart

Conrad Theart — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:31:42 +0000

Great one man! Diffidently linking back to this site!

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By: JGriff

JGriff — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:33:37 +0000

Interesting story, my son had pretty much the same issue. It’s too bad when these things happen.
He switched the whole family to Linux. It was a bit bumpy at the start until we got used to the names of applications and using the PC. But I must say, I’ve never looked back. Thanks for a great blog.

By: Tinker

Tinker — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:57:38 +0000

I switched yesterday. My new laptop – with Vista preinstalled – has crashed 4 times in less than a month. enough already. I’m beginning to feel real comfortable with Ubuntu and looking forward to NOT losing my mind over crashes anymore. Thanks to all of you who write code for those of us who don’t.

By: BillinDetroit

BillinDetroit — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:46:27 +0000

I finally figured out how to respond to the constant requests for tech support from Windows users.

I say the magic word “no”.