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Open source Windows

Most users associate open source software with Linux but there is a huge collection of open source software that runs on Windows
 
Yip, and if you start using open source software, it makes it easier when you eventually move over to Linux. :D
 
spiderz said:
Yip, and if you start using open source software, it makes it easier when you eventually move over to Linux. :D
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This is true. I think one of the root causes for me being a huge support of FOSS, in back in the day when I used to get shareware games and apps, and be pissed at having to pay for extra functionality or performance. Especially since I was a kid, and couldn't afford it.

FOSS offers me a fully functional app from the get-go. To this day I still dislike demo versions, and would rather NOT pay for a full version of something. With Linux/FOSS I can get that, and without having to resort to running a ship off of the coast of Somalia. :D

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I like GIMP too. Sometimes you have to RTFM a bit, but you will eventually get the hang of it.

If all you do is crop/sharpen/enhance... snapshots, like most people do, then GIMP is probably overkill, anyway. Rather use the seriously crippled software that comes with your camera.
 
spiderz said:
Yip, and if you start using open source software, it makes it easier when you eventually move over to Linux. :D
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Hahahaha, LOL... oh wait, what? I thought you were joking for a moment, then realised you were serious.

Linux, is only good for embedded applications and super-computers. As a desktop OS it's well simply awful. I've installed and gotten dozens of Linux destros up and running and once I've figured out how to install the correct audio driver, graphics driver, network driver, setup the proxy to play with the server, setup samba to see windows shares, gotten the latest patches and installs, and then gotten the development environment up and running (compiling the kernel etc.). Never the same for different Destros.

After staring at the screen for a few moments, I invariably end up going back to a real OS like WinXP or Win7 and then do some real work.

I have never once had a hassle free experience with Linux, even Ubuntu 9.04 gave me the middle figure when I wanted to get something working, after some keyboard banging it eventually let me, but what a mission.

I use; gimp, VLC, Free Download Manager, Firefox, OpenOrifice (when I have to), and loads of other FOSS. Open source is cool, Linux not so much.
 
The most awesome thing about open-source is that you can contribute yourself. I've already got two patches committed to firefox for pet peeves of mine. Quite satisfying to fix a product yourself and give back at the same time.
 
Noruk said:
After staring at the screen for a few moments, I invariably end up going back to a real OS like WinXP or Win7 and then do some real work.
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It's funny how after staring at XP or Vista for a few moments, I go running back to Linux. Different strokes for different folks I suppose... :D
 
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