Linked by Anthony Hicks on Tue 8th Apr 2003 16:17 UTC
This (quite long) article has been written by me for two primary reasons: One, to hopefully save someone else the time and hassle associated with trying out various Linux distributions, and two, to promote some discussion and feedback regarding what a modern Linux distribution should be, and of course to contrast this with what is currently available. I am exploring the offerings of MS Windows, BeOS and MacOSX, and then taking on a number of well-known Linux distributions.
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However much of this customization is handled only by 3rd party apps. Windows has came a long ways as far as what it allows the user to do, but to still get the most from a Windows system, you have to typically use a 3rd party program.
Well, since Linux pundets like to claim that Linux is just the kernel when you mention any time when your desktop enviroment has crashed, isn't it then technically true that everything in Linux is a 3rd party program?
This often requires additional $$, and it often adds another application to those already running in the system tray.
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This in turn results in more CPU cycles and memory going towards a feature which I for one feel should be included with the OS itself
I'd like to know which built-in feature (such as virtual desktops) in Linux does not use CPU cycles and memory?
Can't optimize core system: By this I'm referring to the fact that Windows is a closed-source system. The users don't have the access necessary to do such things as optimize the kernel for a particular platform.
Why is it that when people who are used to Windows try looking for 'setup.exe' in Linux to double click on to install something, they are chastized for not 'thinking differently' and are told that you don't do things in Linux like you do in Windows. However, when using Windows, what do Linux users do? They bitch and moan that they can't compile/optimize the kernel. HELLO??? Haven't you learned anything yet? There are PLENTY of ways to optimized Windows - it's just not done the same way as in Linux. Yes, I know Linux has capabilities that Windows doesn't - this, however is not one of them
PS - What is the name of your 7-button mouse? I'd like to check one out
Rayiner Hashem
I find it funny how people are willing to defend Microsoft on security.
I don't defend them and say that it is as secure as Linux is, but I think the problem is blown way out of proportion by some people and made to seem worse than it actually is.
Most of the holes that are found are variants of other holes, most of which have been patched for months. Just because some people refuse to take pro-active measures and continue to double click on any kind of attachment that comes down the pipe, well ... that's basically the same thing as leaving your BMW unlocked with the windows down in a bad part of town, and then complaining that your car got stolen.