101 reasons to switch to Linux

[gentleman1]

1. It's free.
2. It isn't Windows
3. You can run whatever you want to
4. It'stable
5. It's secure
6. Support is free and plentiful.
7. if you don't like something, code, or download something new.
8. You don't need to pirate anyting
9. You don't need to hide from the feds.
10. You are the coolist kid on the block
11. My old 486 still runs fine as a firewall, and a PI as file server
12. You can run multiple OS's on the same PC to save costs on power consumption
13. It's fun to hack the kernel, in order to speed up the PC or try out new networking features.
14. Games are generally free
15. You don't need to worry about viruses, worms or trojan horses.
16. Your PC could be controller remotely much easier than Windows
17. Running your own web, mail, database or development server is already part of the normal installation.
18. You can choose between many different desktops to use
19. If you don't like Open Office, then use something else
20. IR doesn't invade your privacy anymore.
21. You can joi a lot of geek get-together's, for free.
22. You don't have to pay R1200 per hour for telephonic support.
23. You don't need to upgrade your PC every year just cause your hardware vendor says so.
24. You can learn to code, without any extra costly tools
25. You can learn to hack, and other hackers won't think funny of you
26. You have a choice of at least 20+ distro's to use. If the one doesn't suit you, try another. And it's free
27. You can legally copy your OS CD and give it to your friends.
28. When last did you reboot? Yesterday? Last week? I rebooted 287 days ago
29. don't like thunderbird? No sweat, try out something new. now extra cost.
30. You don't need to fund someone else's mistakes.

You got a point here man! I had Ubuntu for a while, quite fun and easy. Now i', back to windows, for certain reasons.

 

[Smiley_lauf]

28. When last did you reboot? Yesterday? Last week? I rebooted 287 days ago

That means you do not update your system with newer kernels--all that requires a reboot at some stage.

 

[SilverNodashi]

That means you do not update your system with newer kernels--all that requires a reboot at some stage.

Really? I don't use Ubuntu or one of those that needs regular kernel updates I prefer to use CentOS, and only update the kernel when I really have to, but since this is my own desktop it doesn't matter much either. Servers are a bit different though, in which case we use XEN VPS's on top of a secured & fenced CentOS install. The VPS's gets rebooted at timed schedules when for minor kernel updates, and the hardware nodes once a year for major kernel updates.

 

[Smiley_lauf]

Yes, these are also minor kernel updates (e.g. 2.6.32.x)

 

[kingrob]

Really? I don't use Ubuntu or one of those that needs regular kernel updates I prefer to use CentOS, and only update the kernel when I really have to, but since this is my own desktop it doesn't matter much either. Servers are a bit different though, in which case we use XEN VPS's on top of a secured & fenced CentOS install. The VPS's gets rebooted at timed schedules when for minor kernel updates, and the hardware nodes once a year for major kernel updates.

I love CentOS 5.4 as a server OS. Rock solid...and it really is RHEL, just without the branding.

It kicks the lama's ass.

 

[SilverNodashi]

Yes, these are also minor kernel updates (e.g. 2.6.32.x)

Sure, but I don't *have* to update for every single minor kernel that comes out Unlike Windows where you have to update every single time there's an update.

 

[gentleman1]

Sure, but I don't *have* to update for every single minor kernel that comes out Unlike Windows where you have to update every single time there's an update.

Don't worry , you can chose whatever you need to install in windows.