View Full Version : Does anyone here feel strange for liking Linux?
Mazza558
June 2nd, 2008, 04:50 PM
I've always felt like I don't really "fit" into the world of Linux, as I'm not fond of maths or science as subjects or to study (only to read about), but love the Linux side of things.
It's strange, as my favorite subjects are English and Geography, and I found I.T at school very boring. When people find that I'm into computers, they're pretty surprised. I don't think any of my teachers know of my knowledge (except the technicians ;))
Are there any other people who seriously don't seem like the "linux" stereotype, into science and maths?
Fedz
June 2nd, 2008, 05:04 PM
I'm not 'into' linux the technical side as such but, more the philosophy of linux ...
I know some commands ...etc you pick-up over the years but, I much prefer the GUI method if possible :D
I know how computers work ...etc and computer hardware and limited technical stuff (had a comp since ZX81 days), I could easily build one from an empty box ... etc. but, I very much doubt I fit the linux sterotype and certainly don't feel like a linux geek ;-) lol
bigbrovar
June 2nd, 2008, 05:23 PM
i hate maths ... am currently studying to be a lawyer... i dont play games ..of any kind ... but i can spend hour just tweaking my system ... and i love gadgets .. so do i fit the profile of a Linux geek
Scientia
June 2nd, 2008, 05:40 PM
I'm a noob too, pretty much useless when it comes to serious command lineing, but like Linux,because it feels welcoming whereas other OS's don't.
I dig science and try to like math, but am not particularly good at math.
I'm a sports person so don't really fit the stereotype either...
But then sometimes you just feel more comfortable around computers.
mrgnash
June 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM
I love science, but not maths (I'm simply not very good at it). My academic background is in English, philosophy, and psychology. Not sure whether I fit the 'stereotype' or not, since I don't know how to program, and I'm not much of a 'hacker.' I use LaTeX/ConTeXt quite a lot, though.
perlluver
June 2nd, 2008, 06:10 PM
I don't like science or math, but I am pretty good with HTML, and CSS, and I love Linux. So I don't know where I fit in, just a Linux geek I guess.
BreakDecks
June 2nd, 2008, 06:14 PM
I am pretty sure that the vast majority of the Linux community doesn't fit the stereotype of a math/science geek with a computer obsession.
I mean, I am an Otaku, Linux-user, and an electronic music fan. I am terrible at math, and I switched my major from Computer Science to Management Information Systems because the CompSci math was terrible, and Java programming is boring and annoying...
I kinda fit the bill of a Linux user, but I am, as far as I can tell, not a stereotype.
jeffus_il
June 2nd, 2008, 06:21 PM
I've always felt like I don't really "fit" into the world of Linux, as I'm not fond of maths or science as subjects or to study (only to read about), but love the Linux side of things.
It's strange, as my favorite subjects are English and Geography, and I found I.T at school very boring. When people find that I'm into computers, they're pretty surprised. I don't think any of my teachers know of my knowledge (except the technicians ;))
Are there any other people who seriously don't seem like the "linux" stereotype, into science and maths?
I don't think there is a Linux stereotype. One can like many aspects of Linux other than the technical, could be the philosophical/political open source issue, the spirit of community across borders, the volunteering spirit as opposed to the pure commercial motive, the need to be a part of something that may help "third world/poor countries", specially with edubuntu. One possible stereotypical trait may be the need to fiddle. Most of the questions and answers are posed and answered by "fiddlers", the kind of person who likes to pull things apart (and often can't put it together again). Most of my knowledge gained about Linux is through "trial and error" fiddling. Who would consider dual booting Windows and Linux other than a fiddler? A Normal balanced human being would be satisfied to carry on browsing the internet and composing an occasional Word document or Email, not really bothering about the tools used as long as they worked. Why rock the boat? But a "fiddler".....
aysiu
June 2nd, 2008, 06:22 PM
I feel the same way. When people find out I'm into Linux, they immediately ask if I work in IT (and they usually work in IT themselves). I majored in English in college and taught high school English for five years. Now I work in admissions.
There can be something appealing about Linux, even if you're not really into other aspects of computing. I'm not a gamer, I don't build my own computers, and I'm not a programmer. I love Linux, though.
cardinals_fan
June 2nd, 2008, 06:23 PM
Math is my best subject, and I'm interested in science. So I guess that I do fit the stereotype. Except that the only game I play is chess.
LeoSolaris
June 2nd, 2008, 06:38 PM
Nope. Geek, proud, proud geek. Linux is a very good reflection of my personality, even if I am not a hardcore gamer, a programmer, coder, or an IT specialist. (I'm the comp guru for the family though, and that's all of them, not just the immediate ones.
The Philosophy of GNU/Linux suits me, but to tell y'all the truth, I use it simply because it is more stable and secure. I know it isn't perfect, but I have not given my computer a pair of cement boots and a watery grave to keep the data safe yet, and I don't plan on doing so in the future.
Tech Hippy!
FuturePilot
June 2nd, 2008, 06:47 PM
Maybe a little. I hate math. Science is ok. And I'm not a programmer.
eragon100
June 2nd, 2008, 07:26 PM
Maybe a little. I hate math. Science is ok. And I'm not a programmer.
+1, and I don't build my own computers as well. I am a (very) heavy gamer tough, but that's just because I like to kill people :lolflag:
BTW, a lot of online nerd tests ask if you like fantasy. Well, what's in the name? :)
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