Linux pwns Windoze yet again.

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I've been running my SATA controller in IDE mode for some time but after getting a new drive for my eSata external enclosure I decided to switch my controller to AHCI mode in the bios to make better use of SATA hotswap.

Booted up my linux partition detects AHCI mode and continues to boot as if nothing happened, that went smoothly...

So I decide to see if Windows 7 RC1 is still working... :erm:

Almost loads then crashes(Sure it's a BSoD because I saw a blue flash)reboots, starts up again but unlike Vista which would leaves me with a BSOD 7 has a startup repair function, ok I tried it, left it for 15mins then decided to just do a reinstall... that would be much quicker and cleaner anyway.:rolleyes:

So that's why Linux pwns the latest Windoze incarnation.
 
Picard said:
Send MS a note. They'll fix it.
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You missed the part about Vista? many users complained about it when I used Vista, I had to search the forums for help to make use of AHCI, 7 supports AHCI now but still does not allow you to swap on the fly the way linux does.

Epic Fail! the free OS pwns the behemoth yet again.
 
Aqua_lung said:
I've been running my SATA controller in IDE mode for some time but after getting a new drive for my eSata external enclosure I decided to switch my controller to AHCI mode in the bios to make better use of SATA hotswap.

Booted up my linux partition detects AHCI mode and continues to boot as if nothing happened, that went smoothly...

So I decide to see if Windows 7 RC1 is still working... :erm:

Almost loads then crashes(Sure it's a BSoD because I saw a blue flash)reboots, starts up again but unlike Vista which would leaves me with a BSOD 7 has a startup repair function, ok I tried it, left it for 15mins then decided to just do a reinstall... that would be much quicker and cleaner anyway.:rolleyes:



So that's why Linux pwns the latest Windoze incarnation.
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Can it NOW run Office/Accounting express/Pastel/SQL sever/Windows home server/Visual studio, etc,etc,etc. Hell I have to convert then.
 
lol

I'm not trying to convert Windoze users here, I install pirated copies of XP for friends and family because I know that Linux will not suite their needs.

.. just pointing out that Linux is better :p
 
lol, one feature forums should intergrate/innovate is the auto fanboy slap. Though, Aqua_Lung, stop baiting the fanboys =D
 
Aqua_lung said:
I've been running my SATA controller in IDE mode for some time but after getting a new drive for my eSata external enclosure I decided to switch my controller to AHCI mode in the bios to make better use of SATA hotswap.

Booted up my linux partition detects AHCI mode and continues to boot as if nothing happened, that went smoothly...

So I decide to see if Windows 7 RC1 is still working... :erm:

Almost loads then crashes(Sure it's a BSoD because I saw a blue flash)reboots, starts up again but unlike Vista which would leaves me with a BSOD 7 has a startup repair function, ok I tried it, left it for 15mins then decided to just do a reinstall... that would be much quicker and cleaner anyway.:rolleyes:

So that's why Linux pwns the latest Windoze incarnation.
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Is it inherently more difficult to write apps for Linux? I know there's no money in it at the moment - there's not many commerical apps, but surely as a UNIX based system (looking at how good Mac OSX is here) has the added advantage of a much older, more stable base than any incarnation of NT,
we only have to wait for Linux to reach a critical mass.

Maybe some vendor which does badly in the Win market, eg WordPerfect should port some apps to Linux?

Maybe -they could even give a free copy of Linux for dual booting purposes - with their app? A better, more stable and FREE platform to do your word processing, accounting etc - on. Since Linux and OSX have the same base,
I'm sure Linux can oust Windoze because of better performance.
 
PeterCH said:
we only have to wait for Linux to reach a critical mass.

I'm sure Linux can oust Windoze because of better performance.
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When in 3009

You are sure about a lot of things, but on this one I am sure you are just having a Japanese nightmarish dreamcast. Not even the Mac made any headway. Why would anyone create worthwhile content for something that is to be free? Just a pseudo dream as time is money.
 
Not just performance... reliability as well - the ability to keep on running even when there's a lot of worms on the network. Windows just keel over and dies with some worms, Linux keep on running.
 
There is much worth-while apps for Linux. Though no high end apps with regards to productivity, unless you count the new Open Office.

As for a replacement for the average home user and the advanced home user who plays music, watches movies, created the odd document and surfing the net, encoding movies and some home networking, then Linux has all the worth-while apps that you would ever need. It's not the dark ages of Linux computing anymore, and all this info is freely available to anyone whom has access to a search engine.
 
The_Librarian said:
Not just performance... reliability as well - the ability to keep on running even when there's a lot of worms on the network. Windows just keel over and dies with some worms, Linux keep on running.
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Some rendering apps that Hollywood uses also run on Unix/Linux as do some high end CAD packages. What is needed however are Office like applications including good presentation apps (like Powerpoint), database apps (like access) and accounting softs.
 
What about a Linux Appliance computer then?

A machine which will be preconfigured with a good linux distro, featuring a great DVD player, a good Office suite, a good emulator to run some Windows games on/apps, browser, lots of eyecandy to amaze n00b users and multimedia support - ability to connect any Canon/Nikon/Lumix/etc camera out of the box. Why not copy what Apple is doing but with cheaper hardware - a system which is preloaded and fully configured?

No need to buy OFFICE, no need to buy an AV package, no need to buy Nero DVD/CD for burning DVD/CDs and no half ar-sed OEM trialware stuff Win OEMs bundle. Fully functional, fully tested software with the same features and ease of use interface as Windoze apps for internet, word processing, email, P2P, IM, video editing, photo editing, movie watching, DVD watching, DVD/CD creation, CD ripping, legal DVD ripping, music encoding into MP3, portable media player connectivity, camera connectivity, printer and scanner connectivity, external disk and network connectivity - all supported by a vendor like Apple. Add a nice slick logo, make sure the software and hardware work together and you're set.
 
SlickNick said:
There is much worth-while apps for Linux. Though no high end apps with regards to productivity, unless you count the new Open Office.

As for a replacement for the average home user and the advanced home user who plays music, watches movies, created the odd document and surfing the net, encoding movies and some home networking, then Linux has all the worth-while apps that you would ever need. It's not the dark ages of Linux computing anymore, and all this info is freely available to anyone whom has access to a search engine.
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Heres the problem I find with Linux ATM.
To many distros clambering for top spot.
No real guide to take you through the whole process. If someting does not work it takes a helleva effort to search fo relevant info and get it to work.
No structured info or guide for all the commands that can be used in Linux to achieve what needs to be done.

It's easy for the Linux bof's to say its easy. But for a man of the street that is to much to bear if compared with windows.
 
PeterCH said:
What about a Linux Appliance computer then?

A machine which will be preconfigured with a good linux distro, featuring a great DVD player, a good Office suite, a good emulator to run some Windows games on/apps, browser, lots of eyecandy to amaze n00b users and multimedia support - ability to connect any Canon/Nikon/Lumix/etc camera out of the box. Why not copy what Apple is doing but with cheaper hardware - a system which is preloaded and fully configured?

No need to buy OFFICE, no need to buy an AV package, no need to buy Nero DVD/CD for burning DVD/CDs and no half ar-sed OEM trialware stuff Win OEMs bundle. Fully functional, fully tested software with the same features and ease of use interface as Windoze apps for internet, word processing, email, P2P, IM, video editing, photo editing, movie watching, DVD watching, DVD/CD creation, CD ripping, legal DVD ripping, music encoding into MP3, portable media player connectivity, camera connectivity, printer and scanner connectivity, external disk and network connectivity - all supported by a vendor like Apple. Add a nice slick logo, make sure the software and hardware work together and you're set.
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What Mr. Spaceman foundation and others are trying to do for years now, therefore the many distros. Still a work in progress only.
 
I'm curious why Shuttleworth doesn't start a company like Apple and start maybe one reference design - one computer pre-configured out of the box with a good Linux distro, customised for the hardware. Pick one 3D GPU design, pick one mobo and bios and then build a machine around that all loaded the way a Mac is with all the software MOST users will need - even more software - bundle a simplified interface Open Office and GIMP.
I guess he doesn't see money in this, but many PC-illitarate people would love a Linux Appliance machine - like a Mac. It starts up, it has all the apps you will need (for most purposes), it's possible to download new apps, it's possible to upgrade later on etc.
 
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