does the word \"Linux\" mean anything to you?
 

Im just wondering if anybody else knows what it is and if they "use" it.

I've never heard it :laugh2:

Yes, I know what it is. But, that's because I'm a geek.

It's another OS. It's free, and a lot of ppl prefer it to windows. I haven't ever used it, but lately it's crossed my mind to give it a try.

I've heard a lot about it, don't use it.

Mainly because of compatibility issues of progs etc.

Is that another name for the moon?

hmmm I'll wait a while before i explain what im getting at.

http://www.ubuntu.com/ i use this form of linux, Im just amazed people still rely on windows. theres no viruses or spyware that can touch a linux pc.

Are you thinking of trying it out?

which progs are you thinking you would miss if you had no "windows"?

http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT9727687530.html

You might want to have a read at that^ easypeasy.

A lot of programmes and plug ins have compatibility issues with Linux/Don't have a linux version.
You can mostly get past this, but I can't be bothered to try and get past something :laugh:

EDIT: I've heard good things about Ubuntu.

been using it for over a year and half and i prefer it to windows now. ive set my pc up so it dual boots (can log into windows or ubuntu linux) but spend most of my time on linux.

I know what you mean, a year ago there were a lot of things stopping me from giving up on microsoft, now though there is nothing i cant do on ubuntu i can on xp, theres even a linux version of google earth.

oh thanks for link stropz, I'll have a good read of that in a bit.

A crap OS which isn't reliable, used it the once and there was problem after problem regarding software.

I'll stick to Windows! :hugesmile:

I've heard it, but I'm not sure what it means.

I asked this before but no one answered:sad:

Is it another name for the Moon?

Never Heard of it

i've never heard of it but at first glance i would of thought it was a programme to put on pcs.

Cool Ruth you changed your name :hugesmile:

:xyxwave: yeah i wanted something unique, thanks for noticing.

I know what it means but I don't use it. Where's that choice?

I don't currently use it because I current own a number of Mac's running OS X and a Sun Ultra 5 running Solaris 10. But somewhere in the cupboard there will be a Linux machine.

lol you sound like my mate, he hates to throw away old machines.
Ive heard of solaris but never seen it in action, might have to research into that, Ive just installed an ide called eclipse and am hoping to work through the tutorials and learn a bit of java.

Vile!! i hate Linux!! i had to use it in high school!!! piece of sh!t

LOL !!

sorry :blush2: