Ubuntu vs XP

[Ludford]

Sorry about having to use code, it squashes itself to the side if I do not




Ubuntu: XP:

Can't run all my games Can run all my games

Time taken to make in look nice: 1 day Still havn't

Has wobbly windows Does not

Has 3D cube has a version but it is pointless because of no viewports

Has other fun desktop effects Has a start bar

Can't run 3DS MAX Can

Has hundreds of free programs you can download Has hundred of free spyware you can download




Cost nothing Cost £100

Is confusing is confusing

Makes your E-***** bigger does not.

[wolfen69]

be nice if it made the real one bigger.

[omegamike3]

Let's not forget that having a large e-***** = lots o' ladies... well, at least your mom will be proud when you show her what you've done. ...at least, she'll smile and nod. :D

[Neobuntu]

Hey keep you E-***** to yourself.

I have observed (IMHO) that Kubuntu is OVERALL better than XP. Althought the latest versions of Kubuntu require more work than older versions of Kubuntu(LTS). That is truly sad and embarrassing.

If you ask me, the "Games" trump card is irelavant. First of all, run XP in a dual boot for native Windows games; if you wish. Second, there are good native Linux representative games in every catagory given an $20 and up Nvidia card. Overall, gaming card setup and game installation are simplistic compared to XP which is often a special brand of geek challenge (and you XP gamers know it). Try TORCS and Open Arena with Kubuntu/Nvidia. ATI sucks. What should you then do? Replace your ATI card if you can or use anouther computer for gaming.
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Being that we really want our computers to do many things, for one cost(time and money. Time more importantly.) Kubuntu wins in so many ways. It's also comparatively is secure to the unsecureable; time wasting, spy-ware eaten XP.

Vista has even worse hardware usability. Truth be told, this supposed great hardware compatibility of "Windows" only applies to the Win 98 (class) OS and old hardware. You REALLY do NOT want 98 on-line! XP loses some compatibility compared to many things that now work in Kubuntu(and/or other distros). Vista is a joke.

What one is wisest to do, is Google hardware compatibility for (say) Kubuntu.

In the now rare case that you are already saddled with a monopolistic piece of crap hardware, DO NOT beat your head against the wall and cry that Linux must not be ready for the "desktop", just replace it. Who wants hardware devices that are not open to any OS that you choose?

Even the "ndiswrapper" utility and working solution that allows you to actually use the XP driver in Linux is NOT as clean and trouble free as a device known to have ZERO CONFIGURATION with Kubuntu.

If you want to save time and money and promote competition (lower prices) then do yourself a favor, buy hardware (and systems) wisely. Reject systems that contain trip up devices, sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft's dealings with hardware vendors is WELL documented.

CYA

[misfitpierce]

I prefer ubuntu over windows any day. I even got a chick I know to buy a ubuntu dell laptop pre-loaded. She loves it.

[omegamike3]

I prefer ubuntu over windows any day. I even got a chick I know to buy a ubuntu dell laptop pre-loaded. She loves it.

now that's sexy...\\:D/

[theorganloft]

Trying to make Ubuntu fail like Windows is an impossible task. U are right - Ubuntu Big E-***** - with a tight condom. Windows big E-Vagina; plenty of viruses and Spies been up in there with no protection.

[Sayers]

imho this is a horrible post. You didn't do a real comparison. It felt bias. Possibly do a real comparison showing more highlights and downsides.

[db84x]

Ubuntu XP
Deskop 1. Prety and fast 1. Prety and slow
Cost 2. Free 2.Costly
Game compatiblity 3.Limited 3.Unlimited
Upgrade system 4.Nice 4.Nice
Hardware need 5.Relative cheap 5.Expensive

[mr.farenheit]

just look later in life to a few years or so and see who still has the support.

[theorganloft]

just look later in life to a few years or so and see who still has the support.

Yes, Ubuntu. By then Gates will have switched..:lolflag: