View Poll Results: What is the main reason you switched to Linux?

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  • FREEDOM!!!!

    134 43.37%
  • Sick of windows

    126 40.78%
  • Security

    25 8.09%
  • Vista

    14 4.53%
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    10 3.24%
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Thread: [SOLVED] I need help defending Linux!

  1. #11
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    My main reason wasn't in the poll, either. It's curiosity. I'm always intrigued by something different. Of course, now that I've tried Ubuntu I know that several of the other reasons also apply.

    Curiosity is a powerful emotion - ask any rubbernecker! But seriously, there's a lot more to a decision than just the technical side. If people feel anxious about stepping outside their comfort zone into something new, make a point of saying that the live CD is all about trying it with no obligation. If they enjoy being different, here's their chance. If they like to go with a crowd, Ubuntu is one of the most popular distros. I could go on but I'm sure you are bright enough to be able to think up other ones.

    Best of luck
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    Join Slashdot and do a search for Linux articles. Pros and Cons galore along with links to news articles.

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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    I'd say pretty much " all the above "
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  4. #14
    nikoPSK is offline I Ubuntu, Therefore, I Am
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    It should be multiple choice poll, but yeah, I got a virus, IE was hi-jacked so I'm like screw this. I am completely ubuntu.

  5. #15
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    i am just fed up with paying for a new new license every time i have a hardware failure or upgrade and having to re validate bl bla bla

    it just works

    there is included free software that does everything that a windows machine does (that is huge) no more having to pirate and crack software helps

    and i like to learn new things too
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    This article should provide good food for thought:
    http://www.dwheeler.com/oss_fs_why.html
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  7. #17
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    Quote Originally Posted by Irihapeti View Post
    My main reason wasn't in the poll, either. It's curiosity. I'm always intrigued by something different. Of course, now that I've tried Ubuntu I know that several of the other reasons also apply.

    Curiosity is a powerful emotion - ask any rubbernecker! But seriously, there's a lot more to a decision than just the technical side. If people feel anxious about stepping outside their comfort zone into something new, make a point of saying that the live CD is all about trying it with no obligation. If they enjoy being different, here's their chance. If they like to go with a crowd, Ubuntu is one of the most popular distros. I could go on but I'm sure you are bright enough to be able to think up other ones.

    Best of luck
    Irihapeti
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  8. #18
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    Send them to: www.distrowatch.com. There you will find distros for networking, servers, forensics, desktop, and scientific use.
    Check out the cost of a Windows machine versus the same machine with Linux installed.
    Look around the forums and tell them to check it out for themselves. If they read for themselves, you won't have to defend anything.
    You could tell them how to resurrect an old computer with the proper distro.

    Good Luck
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  9. #19
    nikoPSK is offline I Ubuntu, Therefore, I Am
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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    I only got blue screens 3 times, not bad But yeah, that virus pissed me off same with scanning and defraging each 2 weeks.

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    Re: I need help defending Linux!

    also, an engaging activity you could have everyone do is to use your personal laptop or desktop, and have xfce/kde/gnome/beryl/and a few minimalist window managers installed, let your classmates mess around on the computer a little and show them os alternatives to windows programs that they're used to.

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