"Virus? Linux has no virus", "AERO?, Compiz kicks AERO in the teeth". As always some reasons are valid where as some are utter shit! Here is a look at 7 such shit ass reasons people try to
1. Successful people use Linux, Why don't you?
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Guys!This is Michael Dell:
Did you know great people use Ubuntu? Like DELL founder and CEO Michael Dell.
Why don't you to start using Ubuntu like great people do?
Whats Wrong:
While I do admit that Mr. Dell is rich, successful and has few achievements like selling most number of "un-innovative beige boxes" , but great? Has he invented sliced bread?
Michael Dell also uses Macs along with Windows, so should I start using them too? In all he uses 5 computers, should I order 4 more for me?
Whats Right:
Guys!This is Jack the Ripper:
Did you know that great people like Jack the Ripper never used computers? Why don't you stop using computers like great people do?
[Link]2. Terminal is Way Cooler Than Boring GUI
General Comment:
Instead of doing boring repetitive click work you can use powerful tools like the terminal. Normal work which requires several minutes of mouse work, you can do the same work using one terminal command!Introducing 'The Terminal':
Whats Wrong:
Theres nothing much wrong about it, the terminal is a powerful beast, except that
"It is year 2050 and we are on Moon (with our favorite dog), dammit!!!"
No one wants to waste time in front of the shitty terminal. Sure most users use keyboard shortcuts to speed things up, but thats as far as our keyboard love goes. If the terminal is your first love, go rip apart that pesky mouse and go use your mighty keyboard.
4. Install Applications Easily via Synaptic
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In Windows you first read a review of the software, then you Google it up to find its homepage, then you go to the download page and scan for the correct version and then download it, then you have to find the folder where you have downloaded the softwares and then double click the .exe, then you have to reboot before you login to finally use the software. Your Linux friend tells this in a horrified tone as if he was reading all crimes against humanity committed by you. You installed Firefox by double clicking the .exe file? OMG!!!Whats Wrong:
It is also one of the main reasons why Windows users shake their heads and look other way.
Well, I do agree Synaptic does makes installing applications very easy, but only on Linux. Thanks to all the jumbled garbage of commands and those pesky tar balls it get a lot confusing to install software using the terminal. I never have yet been able to successfully compile an tar ball myself. Without Synaptic, I would have been back in XP land.
Whats Right:
Keeping mum about Synaptic, before they actually try and install anything on Linux.
3. You don’t have to wait for years for the bugs to get fixed. You can track them down in Linux
General Comment:
Did you know that in Linux you can see the source code of the OS, you can check the code for any bugs and submit fixes. Microsoft keeps its code hidden, so you won't know if there are any bugs in it. Since Linux and its applications are open source, programmers from anywhere on the globe can find out mistakes!Whats Wrong:
Yeah, tell that to my grandma. She'll help you with your recipes. Apart from coders nobody has time to read those yummy recipes (codes), forget making changes and submitting fixes. Most users are only interested in surfing, listening to those mp3s and watching movies. However, not everyone has the "dig in and fix it" mentality. They want to use their computer, not fix it. And that's perfectly normal.
Whats Right:
Forget the recipes, GIVE ME THE COOKIES!
5. Oh, Look We Have a Wonderful Community!
With Ubuntu if you have any problem, you don't have to pay for call customer care, you can simply use the forums where, friendly and wonderful people will help you!
Whats Wrong:
This is an fundamental flaw in trying to get your friends start using Linux. You are basically telling him, that pal with Linux, many times your PC will get screwed, but don't worry, PC support is free with our excellent forums!
Yeah, people want a PC which just works! not trawling through your friendly forums. Besides even on Ubuntu forums many times based on your luck, karma, the time in US when you take your breakfast, and the number of spelling mistakes you make, your questions go unanswered.
It is rumored that Jack the Ripper lurks on Ubuntu Forums.
Whats Right:
Because if you don't I won't help you with tech support.
6. Play hundreds of games for $0!
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Whats Wrong:You might not be knowing this, but Linux too has a large collection of games, which unlike Windows are completely free! Most Linux distros ship with a default set of exiting games, you can always add more for free! And using Wine you can play amazing games like WoW!
Whats Right:
You can play all your favorite flash games on Linux!
7. You will help a revolution by using Linux
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Hi, I use Ubuntu and I have been a Linux user for 7 years now. I feel all of us should support Linux and open source technologies. Microsoft, Apple and other such closed source advocates follow an model which discourages progress and development of PC as a platform. Open source innovations like Firefox show that the future of Open source is the future of the world. So support Linux. Say no to Windows and start using Linux! And yeah, vote for Ron Paul, in 2012!Whats Wrong:
Dude, most users don't give a shit about their softwares being open source or not. Sure being open source is all good and well but I will never choose any half baked application, simply because it is open source over some better alternative which isn't open source. Firefox is successful because it is an amazing browser and comes with tons of useful extensions which help me decide how I use the web (Adblock and Flashblock) rather than letting others dictate terms. What about Safari? It also uses the open source Webkit platform but sucks ass!
Whats Right:
Use Linux coz it is free, free as in thought and free as in Beer!
Hell I know nobody Diggs my articles, still Digg it!!! If you liked this you would like reading 7 Reasons Why KDE Sucks!
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