how has linux changed your life?

[Spice Weasel]

I became interested in programming.

[madhi19]

I lose a lot less time downloading updates and rebooting my desktop!

[matthew.ball]

I never spend any time worrying if my computer will suddenly not work for no apparent reason.

I do

[Tristam Green]

I don't have to steal software any more.

....like you were forced to steal software in the first place. you silly.

I became interested in programming.

through desire or necessity?

Linux changed my life by making me value my mortality.

[Oxwivi]

Linux has changed my life for the better. Period.

[Lancro]

Well, I now have a new hobby, hehe, somethings keep not working, and noone looks to know how to fix that things, but now I have a better OS, and a new community.

[lotharmat]

[with windows] it take me at list and hour to make it up and running. With Linux is only about 60mins.

Pure class!

[beew]

I don't go out anymore. It turns me into a geek wanabe.

[Paul820]

I don't get as many headaches

[NikitaUtiu]

I am huge programming enthusiast, and I tried ubuntu when my teacher suggested it. After some time I completely switched from windows (I'm not even dual booting now). Since then I have became a great open source supporter. d^_^b