Why do you choose Ubuntu over Windows

[beast2k]

Tell that to the other Million or so that have high end computers, yet don't know it, and don't know what hardware they have. Not to mention, they would rather have a great visual experience than to have great speed and performance.

Exactlly one would think by now everyone would be tired of distorting windows and cute cubes and want to get on with further development.

[darksong]

Tell that to the other Million or so that have high end computers, yet don't know it, and don't know what hardware they have. Not to mention, they would rather have a great visual experience than to have great speed and performance.

How would the average user who has that little computing experience know how to install and manager compiz fusion effects. I personally would rather see ubuntu devs develope a uniquie menu system - it would set the distro apart - like the guys at suse did.

[Frak]

How would the average user who has that little computing experience know how to install and manager compiz fusion effects. I personally would rather see ubuntu devs develope a uniquie menu system - it would set the distro apart - like the guys at suse did.

Who says Compiz Fusion. Feisty has the Desktop Effects config in System->Preferences, which, IMHO, a nimrod could figure out (its two checkboxes and a button, SIMPLE!!!)

Gutsy enables Desktop Effects (Compiz Fusion) automatically, without the user ever having to even figure out about it being there.

Basically, Ubuntu, in my eyes at least, looks like its becoming the OSX of Linux, without the shady attitude though.

[soaro77]

I think instead we should be asking, if you are capable of running Ubuntu (Linux), why continue running XP? Where are the advantages?

You prefer to pay for an OS? You prefer to be spied on? You prefer to be controlled and manipulated? You prefer to continue buying virus protection software to keep your PC safe? You prefer bloated? You prefer primitive? You prefer ugly?

I guess if you can answer yes to those questions then I can understand why you would continue to run XP. Otherwise it just doesn't make sense.


Curtis

[karellen]

I believe users prefer choice. and I think they use XP (or other Windows) for the application writen for it, and we all know there are damn good programs that work (at least fine) just in windows. that's why I keep xp, as long as I'm concerned

[Anim8or666]

Well, I'm not a gamer... I like flash(the IDE) and can't live without it! With Crossover Standard, I got Flash MX running quickly and easily. Now that I got Flash and artrage, ther's no reason for me to turn back to Windows.

[Anim8or666]

Here's an example of a Windows user:
1. Likes Shiny things.
2. Likes flashy things.
3. Likes blinking things.
4. Loves waiting for the computer to load.
5. Doesn't get angry when his 10-page report dissappears when windows becomes retarded.
6. Likes blue(screen of error)
7. Doesn't know how to do anything without explanation at every step.
8. Is too dumb to go to my computer, so instead uses autoplay.
9. Likes viruses
10, Likes spyware
11. Likes colorful objects
12. Can't live without a pretty desktop

[joe.turion64x2]

Here's an example of a Windows user:
1. Likes Shiny things.
2. Likes flashy things.
3. Likes blinking things.
4. Loves waiting for the computer to load.
5. Doesn't get angry when his 10-page report dissappears when windows becomes retarded.
6. Likes blue(screen of error)
7. Doesn't know how to do anything without explanation at every step.
8. Is too dumb to go to my computer, so instead uses autoplay.
9. Likes viruses
10, Likes spyware
11. Likes colorful objects
12. Can't live without a pretty desktop

You did not mention gaming, or how they like to manually do stuff in Paint.

[karellen]

Here's an example of a Windows user:
1. Likes Shiny things.
2. Likes flashy things.
3. Likes blinking things.
4. Loves waiting for the computer to load.
5. Doesn't get angry when his 10-page report dissappears when windows becomes retarded.
6. Likes blue(screen of error)
7. Doesn't know how to do anything without explanation at every step.
8. Is too dumb to go to my computer, so instead uses autoplay.
9. Likes viruses
10, Likes spyware
11. Likes colorful objects
12. Can't live without a pretty desktop

whatever you say man, you definitely have a way with words (and objective judgements )
funny post, though

[darksong]

Here's an example of a Windows user:
1. Likes Shiny things.
2. Likes flashy things.
3. Likes blinking things.
4. Loves waiting for the computer to load.
5. Doesn't get angry when his 10-page report dissappears when windows becomes retarded.
6. Likes blue(screen of error)
7. Doesn't know how to do anything without explanation at every step.
8. Is too dumb to go to my computer, so instead uses autoplay.
9. Likes viruses
10, Likes spyware
11. Likes colorful objects
12. Can't live without a pretty desktop

Posts like this makes me want to flame you - but i wont. I am not going say what i was because that is total ********.

Ubuntu user = likes the look of dog ****?