| ??? 05/14/07 04:17 Read: times |
#139198 - Laptops and desktops Responding to: ???'s previous message |
Craig Steiner said:
All I know is that a few years ago I felt exactly like you. The principle of the matter of using Linux instead of Windows was reason enough to use Linux. It's not just the principle. For me (CentOS on a desktop), everything just works. Every time I have to work with Windows (for professional reasons), my blood pressure goes up several points. Windows, even when it doesn't crash, is just plain clunky compared to Linux. But I was constantly battling with Linux, trying to make it work, and it never really worked with my laptop. I've never owned a laptop, for the simple reason that I can't get one without paying the Microsoft tax. I've heard success stories about installing Linux on laptops, but I've heard more horror stories about doing so. You may just be one of the unlucky ones. I'm not against Linux and I would like to abandon Windows on principle. But I've concluded that there is no personal benefit to me in doing so before Linux is ready. And, no, 2-3 years of working with Linux has taught me that Linux isn't ready yet. Perhaps not for a laptop, but it's been ready for the desktop for tens of millions of people for many years. If I ever get a laptop without pre-installed malware (aka Windows), I'll let you know how it works out ;-) |
