[Random] Linux. 5 reasons to use, 5 to bin it

[Huntsman]

Why not to use Linux:

*Video games (Only very few developers have made their games availalbe for linux)

[Teddy]

Much like the Mac... which is Linux but... it isn't really designed for gaming. Its more of a programmers dream :), and server hosting. I mean, when most of window's services are powered by Linux, I think it shows which one is really the better of the two for it.

[EDGE]

This means that Ubuntu will be Useless on my Notebook PC?
Specs are
-Intel® Core™ i7-4700MQ (2.4 GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores)
-8Gb DDR3 Ram
-Nvidia GT 740m (2Gb DDR3)
-Multitouch Screen (This will not work in ubuntu??)
-4 Speakers and 2 Subwoofers 'Beats Audio' (they sound Incredible , but it sounds bad when turning the beats audio enhancement Off.

And last question, will it Dual Boot with windows 8?

Thank you! <3

Screams!! <3

[Armelin]

I don't see any reason to use Linux unless you are a developer and have no alternative or you are trying to hack someone.
For virtual servers they are free which makes it cheaper.

[Alfreddo.]

I hate Linux :C

[Teddy]

@EDGE

It depends on what you are trying to do, yes it'll run Ubuntu on it but you won't get much gaming feel out of it. You can do other things like school work, actual work, development stuff, facebook and other social media, and really any web browsing just fine.

If you are going do dual boot, ensure you install windows first then just use the window's installer for Ubuntu.

General Features:
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/features

Reqs:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements

Win. Installer:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer

[EDGE]

@EDGE

It depends on what you are trying to do, yes it'll run Ubuntu on it but you won't get much gaming feel out of it. You can do other things like school work, actual work, development stuff, facebook and other social media, and really any web browsing just fine.

If you are going do dual boot, ensure you install windows first then just use the window's installer for Ubuntu.

General Features:
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/features

Reqs:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements

Win. Installer:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer

Thank you 

[Patton]

(Yes Lubuntu im talking about you)

Lubuntu uses LXDE as its desktop environment, which is intended for low-end and old computers; obviously, it doesn't have all the gradients, shadows, and transparency that you can have with something else. If you want something with a bit more makeup there's plenty of other distributions, like elementary:

This means that Ubuntu will be Useless on my Notebook PC?
Specs are
-Intel® Core™ i7-4700MQ (2.4 GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores)
-8Gb DDR3 Ram
-Nvidia GT 740m (2Gb DDR3)
-Multitouch Screen (This will not work in ubuntu??)
-4 Speakers and 2 Subwoofers 'Beats Audio' (they sound Incredible , but it sounds bad when turning the beats audio enhancement Off.

And last question, will it Dual Boot with windows 8?

Thank you! <3

Screams!! <3

I have a similar configuration and am able to play GTA:SA (under Wine) and Dota 2 without a problem.

Much like the Mac...

Except that its hardware support covers more than three models of computers that the same company makes. Also, package management.

I don't see any reason to use Linux unless you are a developer and have no alternative or you are trying to hack someone.

Large part of Linux (and BSD) userspace is in the academia, and it isn’t even limited to the CS area. Reasons are obvious.

[EDGE]

I have a similar configuration and am able to play GTA:SA (under Wine) and Dota 2 without a problem.

Awesome!

[ElMartu]

holy shit patton brother you're on dota 2???? pm me your username

surprised to see so many linux users, its really getting more and more widespread these days

I'm dual booting 7 and xubuntu

[Teddy]

Except that its hardware support covers more than three models of computers that the same company makes. Also, package management.

That is Apple for you. 

[Teddy]

If you want something with a bit more makeup there's plenty of other distributions, like elementary:

Thanks! I've been using Ubuntu for a while but never as a primary OS, however now that you've shown me this I love it. Been using it for 2 days, I might just switch to this as my primary OS.

The only issue I'm having now is I can't get Sublime Text 2 to work with Pawno compiler properly, even with Wine there is an issue with the output. Everything else like SA:MP runs pretty well, granted it is Debian/Ubuntu 12.04 based.

Anywho, thanks! =))

[Patton]

Thanks! I've been using Ubuntu for a while but never as a primary OS, however now that you've shown me this I love it. Been using it for 2 days, I might just switch to this as my primary OS.

The only issue I'm having now is I can't get Sublime Text 2 to work with Pawno compiler properly, even with Wine there is an issue with the output. Everything else like SA:MP runs pretty well, granted it is Debian/Ubuntu 12.04 based.

Anywho, thanks! =))

No problem. Elementary has only one problem which is that updates come really slow, especially for someone who comes from Ubuntu and is accustomed to major updates every 6 months. Other than that, I’ve had no issues with it.

[Leon.]

Using a linux-based OS (such as Ubuntu, the most popular) in a workplace setting can provide some benefits, probably more benefits than if one were used at home. For example, retard-proofing from malware.

[DellStorm]

I'll give you ten reasons for both.

1) Someone can't afford a mac and has a bad experience with windows? Use Linux. Docky makes it very user friendly. and people who mess about with Sudo commands should know better...
2) Its free its simple and theres lots of choices.
3) Its the only platform I know of that can be upgraded to the latest releases with a pentium 3...
4) Its compatible with nearly everything you need to do in daily life - Music? use VLC or Clemintine Internet? Firefox
5) Its agile - Many people working on many different releases for Linux with many Distros - offers a lot more support
6) Its creative and adaptive - Need something changing on linux ? Change it yourself - or wait for the next distro to come out in 3 months..
7) Its User friendly - Just like all operating systems - its easy to understand - you turn it on - you log in - boom you're there.
8) If you like it, keep it - Some people like Linux because they can put their mother on it and it'll keep working no matter what. To me there is no fancy buttons to mess with such as right click - what does personalise do!
9) Practical - PDF / Printing / Scanning / Email - its all there its all in use and its all for free. The cheapest platform for the best value.
10) Personal preference - Low budget system for the best performance? Use Linux. Max budget? Get a mac pro. (up to $5000) Medium budget or gamer ? get a windows machine. ($500 up to $1500, unless you wanna go crazy before the new chipsets come out in say 1 day later).

The cons

1) Its ugly - you get what you pay for - apart from Ubuntu which is pretty classy - Checked Gentoo? Its ugly - no one wants to look at ugly especially when they are used to pretty pictures.
2) Its a mess about - Your computer probably had windows installed. Do you want to mess about for 5 hours changing  this - removing that - finding out your system won't run a 64bit version of linux - hassle / worth it? I dunno you have to look at all the angles.
3) But Windows does it like this; going to move someone onto a system they don't know anything about? Hope you have the time to teach them. The new system might be better but its not always their preference although it might be yours. Unless you have started them on Ubuntu or Linux to begin with and totally swapped out the windows machine or been lucky and got them on the tablet, be in for a shock when they say they can't use it.
4) Its got no professional tools - Lets face it - if you need expensive tools like for example - A white board program for teaching kids - are you going to mess about and try to vmware it just so they can use it? I think not.
5) Good for geeks not for 95 percent of others - Its good for geeks who know how to fix it and set it up. You try getting your mum to set up linux...
6) Fast paced operating systems with large budgets kills the new comer. Linux has got better, but it has a lot to do to offer substantial advantages that make it worthy of beating things like the Mac Pro or even the Windows 7. There's a lot more people that use the operating systems that you have to pay for - mainly because Microsoft (Windows) owns the space but Apples quickly catching up.
7) Tablet, Computer, Portable, Phone? This applies to all operating systems in general - What do you need to use the thing for? It might not be in anyones interest to even think about Linux.
8) Comfort zone - Unfortunately many people usually keep with what they know - and unless forced (windows 8 lol) prefer to keep with what they know and what they're happy with. If people change the start menu and can't find what they need any more - thats the only time they'll look for different options. If they know where things are and are able to get where they need to get to. The big change might be for nothing.
9) All for one or not at all. Whilst it may benefit one person for something - its not going to fit another. There's a lot of things it can do - and a lot of things it can't. Its getting better but we'll have to wait a while before the mainstream start to adopt it.
10) Open source - its good and its bad but it also can be ugly. - Some people like paying for things to know that they're getting what they're paying for. Open source might be good in that many people can work on it - but it can also be bad in that they can also exploit it. Whats to say Ubuntu goes for on sale for $10 - all of a sudden those angry free bee guys are going to have a hard time with that. Say hello to mass viruses. Its only because its free mostly, and not that well known does it not attract as much attention as windows does.

Theres my 10 Pros and 10 Cons. For your education.

<3 Dell.