Good advice! I'm even more hardcore, I keep everything on separate drives; The o/s on one, 'My Documents' on another (change it's target), and mp3's on another.Hobbyer said:
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Isn't it awesome? I downloaded it right after I read this thread and ran it right off the disk without any problems.jwmorrice said:
The idea of sticking it Microsoft is just too good to pass up.
I'd give Ubuntu a 'test drive' first, it's FREE!...overlgrover said:
Then if you don't like Ubuntu, you can go right ahead and spend double or triple for a Mac......
Ubuntu runs even faster once installed. I've had a dual boot setup for over a year now and seldom use Windows anymore.baci2004 said:
from what I've been reading , everyone keeps saying when using linux you don't need to worry about virus, trojans, and malware, etc.
obviously, the guys that write this malicious stuff is targeting windows because of the broad user base as well as its security holes.
so, for you guys that have been using linux for a while, do you not have any anti-virus at all? not necessary? or do you just feel safer because you're not as much of a target?
obviously, the guys that write this malicious stuff is targeting windows because of the broad user base as well as its security holes.
so, for you guys that have been using linux for a while, do you not have any anti-virus at all? not necessary? or do you just feel safer because you're not as much of a target?
In the two years using 3 linux distros, Fedora, Ubuntu and openSUSE, I've have NO AV and never gotten anything bad or had any problem....and I've usued/hit many 'suspect' sites.
There's no need for any AV.
Here is why:
Security in Ubuntu 8.04
There's no need for any AV.
Here is why:
Security in Ubuntu 8.04
Regarding O/S's, just want to emphasize that Applications should determine which O/S you use. Choosing Vista, XP, Linux, Leopard, UNIX or whatever should only be considered after you know what you want to run. For me, I use WinXP because the applications I want to run are only written for WinXP so the choice is easy. Doesn't matter how good Linux is or how few viruses are on Mac's because I can't run my apps on them.
Games? there is really only one choice (WinXP)
Business/Financial software? (WinXP)
Music and Media Production? Either but I'd choose Apple OS
Server? UNIX
Linux? Well, you can pretty much do everything on Linux except run the mainstream applications which may be problematic depending on your needs.
There is NO best O/S, sorry there is simply not. All have their purpose.
Games? there is really only one choice (WinXP)
Business/Financial software? (WinXP)
Music and Media Production? Either but I'd choose Apple OS
Server? UNIX
Linux? Well, you can pretty much do everything on Linux except run the mainstream applications which may be problematic depending on your needs.
There is NO best O/S, sorry there is simply not. All have their purpose.
True but Ubuntu for example comes with ~260 apps that will pretty much duplicate/replicate whatever Windows apps do.....and all that software is free....
Sure, for Joe Amateur then pretty much anything will do. But if business/client/interaction and 100% compatibility is important then I personally would never ever mess around with something that is not industry standard, and unfortunately Linux apps are just not widely accepted enough to be so. To me, for everyday web surfing, light use of any speciality app such as music, graphics, finance, etc, then Linux apps are ok. Once you step into the realm of very specific and demanding applications for those tasks, Linux apps fall short.WoodPeckr said:True but Ubuntu for example comes with ~260 apps that will pretty much duplicate/replicate whatever Windows apps do.....and all that software is free....
