Comments on: Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/ Resources, help, how to's and tutorials for Ubuntu Linux users! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Discussion With a Developer http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2922 Discussion With a Developer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:53:38 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2922 [...] If you're not aware, I used to be a Windows only user. You can read more background in Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux. [...] [...] If you’re not aware, I used to be a Windows only user. You can read more background in Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux. [...]

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2651 UbuntuLinuxHelp Thu, 28 May 2009 11:58:13 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2651 @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. @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.

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]]> By: Richard http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2646 Richard Thu, 28 May 2009 06:26:58 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2646 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 !!! 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 !!!

]]> By: I’m a Linux Fan! | UbuntuLinuxHelp Wheatley http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2617 I’m a Linux Fan! | UbuntuLinuxHelp Wheatley Sat, 23 May 2009 11:48:18 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2617 [...] Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux [...] [...] Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux [...]

]]> By: Jady L. http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2466 Jady L. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:35:58 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2466 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! 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 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2264 Conrad Theart Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:31:42 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-2264 Great one man! Diffidently linking back to this site! Great one man! Diffidently linking back to this site!
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]]> By: How to Deter Scrapers and Hotlinkers http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 How to Deter Scrapers and Hotlinkers Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:47:51 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1800 [...] Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux. [...] [...] Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux. [...]

]]> By: A New Launch http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1776 A New Launch Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:19:05 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1776 [...] a bit more of my story from another blog I operate named Ubuntu Linux Help. Here’s the link ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux that will provide those interested, with a bit of information on my technical [...] [...] a bit more of my story from another blog I operate named Ubuntu Linux Help. Here’s the link ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux that will provide those interested, with a bit of information on my technical [...]

]]> By: JGriff http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 JGriff Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:33:37 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1659 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. 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 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 Tinker Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:57:38 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1402 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. 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 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1326 BillinDetroit Tue, 27 May 2008 07:46:27 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1326 I finally figured out how to respond to the constant requests for tech support from Windows users. I say the magic word "no". I finally figured out how to respond to the constant requests for tech support from Windows users.

I say the magic word “no”.

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1302 UbuntuLinuxHelp Thu, 22 May 2008 20:06:39 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1302 @Moss Bliss - Have you tried totally uninstalling open office and then reinstalling it? I've never had any issues sharing .doc files between Linux, Mac or Windows. Does it show a specific issue? If so, maybe there would be a fix? :) @Moss Bliss – Have you tried totally uninstalling open office and then reinstalling it? I’ve never had any issues sharing .doc files between Linux, Mac or Windows. Does it show a specific issue? If so, maybe there would be a fix? :)
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]]> By: Moss Bliss http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1269 Moss Bliss Fri, 16 May 2008 06:47:34 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1269 I'm loving Ubuntu as well, but could not get it installed in the old dual-boot way due to some weird security programs, apparently HP-specific. So I used Wubi to install it to a Windows folder. Everything is great but... I still have yet to find a word processing program that works as well as Word. For some weird reason, using OpenOffice.org or even AbiWord messes up my .doc documents, changing fonts and paragraph formatting at random. So, for now, I'll keep my Ubuntu as a Wubi-based installation and boot back to Windows (XP Home) to work on my documents. I have tried to expand my Ubuntu space (30 Gb seems to be the max under Wubi), as yet to no avail. I have tried many times over the years to find a Linux distro that was easy to install, easy to use, and could replace Windows in every way. Hardy Heron is better than Windows, no doubt -- but I still need the one piece of software to work better. Run Word under Wine? Haven't tried it yet. I’m loving Ubuntu as well, but could not get it installed in the old dual-boot way due to some weird security programs, apparently HP-specific. So I used Wubi to install it to a Windows folder. Everything is great but… I still have yet to find a word processing program that works as well as Word. For some weird reason, using OpenOffice.org or even AbiWord messes up my .doc documents, changing fonts and paragraph formatting at random. So, for now, I’ll keep my Ubuntu as a Wubi-based installation and boot back to Windows (XP Home) to work on my documents. I have tried to expand my Ubuntu space (30 Gb seems to be the max under Wubi), as yet to no avail.

I have tried many times over the years to find a Linux distro that was easy to install, easy to use, and could replace Windows in every way. Hardy Heron is better than Windows, no doubt — but I still need the one piece of software to work better. Run Word under Wine? Haven’t tried it yet.

]]> By: Bond http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 Bond Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:09:46 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1050 Interesting article, all what you mentioned applied to me also. I have been an MouseClickCertifiedEngineering since 1998, but I gained my CNE (Certified Novell Engineer) 1999 which helped me a lot in my career...What I want to say is that MicroZeft is moving now to command line based servers!! it is pushing all its operators to the new trend "power shell!!!" If any one wants to know the cons, flows, and all the bad sides of MicroZeft products contact microsoft itself when it is talking about its new products. "36 reasons why you should move to windows 2000" && " 16 reasone why you should consider 2003" Now " 11 reasons why you should be 2008 operator!!!" Interesting article, all what you mentioned applied to me also. I have been an MouseClickCertifiedEngineering since 1998, but I gained my CNE (Certified Novell Engineer) 1999 which helped me a lot in my career…What I want to say is that MicroZeft is moving now to command line based servers!! it is pushing all its operators to the new trend “power shell!!!”

If any one wants to know the cons, flows, and all the bad sides of MicroZeft products contact microsoft itself when it is talking about its new products. “36 reasons why you should move to windows 2000″ && ” 16 reasone why you should consider 2003″ Now ” 11 reasons why you should be 2008 operator!!!”

]]> By: Rob http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-1046 Rob Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:55:12 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/why-i-quit-windows-and-switched-to-linux/#comment-1046 I never had serious stability problems with WinXP, but found Windows had become boring! I tried Mandrake 9.1 (some yrs ago) and liked it and set up dual boot, but still was mainly Windows. Now I use Mandriva Linux 95% of the time and WinXP only when i need to do work on MS Access apps. I can even use MS Word & Excel under Linux if I use Crossover Office and VBA macros work there too. One thing I'd like to add is about ease of installing software. This is certainly true if all apps you want are available in your package scheme (RPM/DEB) or as standalone binaries, but I have lots of problems when I need to compile some app to get it too work on my system. I frequently get configure/install errors referring to missing or not found libraries which *are* on the machine :( Rob. I never had serious stability problems with WinXP, but found Windows had become boring! I tried Mandrake 9.1 (some yrs ago) and liked it and set up dual boot, but still was mainly Windows. Now I use Mandriva Linux 95% of the time and WinXP only when i need to do work on MS Access apps. I can even use MS Word & Excel under Linux if I use Crossover Office and VBA macros work there too.

One thing I’d like to add is about ease of installing software. This is certainly true if all apps you want are available in your package scheme (RPM/DEB) or as standalone binaries, but I have lots of problems when I need to compile some app to get it too work on my system. I frequently get configure/install errors referring to missing or not found libraries which *are* on the machine :(

Rob.

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