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26th Feb 2011, 05:18 PM

Anyone use Linux? If so, what version of Linux do you have?

If you don't use Linux, what are your reasons for not using it?

26th Feb 2011, 06:27 PM

Is anyone using Linux? I don't use it because of the major issues involved in playing a regular computer game

alan t · 26th Feb 2011, 06:38 PM

I'm using Ubuntu 10.10.

26th Feb 2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishken

Is anyone using Linux? I don't use it because of the major issues involved in playing a regular computer game

Depends on the game, and the version of Linux. A lot of games now have Linux support.

Just like Macs. Macs used to have those problems too, now Steam works on Macs and Steam is one of the largest computer game providers.

I heard they're working on a Linux version as well.

Also, may I point out, that there is a lot more to an OS than ability to play some games (unless of course, you're a gamer.)

I actually have Sims 3 running in Ubuntu right now.

Thank god for Wine and PlayOnLinux.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan t

I'm using Ubuntu 10.10.

Same.

I am dual booting Ubuntu 10.10 and Windows XP on my computer.

In Windows Seven, my optical drive and sound (despite having up-to-date drivers and firmware) did not work. In XP my optical drive still didn't work but the sound did. Ubuntu is the only OS where everything works perfectly on my computer. :P Never had that happen before with Ubuntu. I stopped using Ubuntu when they released 9.10. But I guess I am a Linux user again.

starfish · 26th Feb 2011, 08:38 PM

Yeah I use Linux. We have lots of Linux systems at work.

Most of my Linux experience is with Red Hat. At home my desktop run CentOS and my HTPC runs Fedora 13.

Zontar · 26th Feb 2011, 08:47 PM

I have a Linux PC (Lubuntu 10.04) hooked up to my monitor's secondary input, however, I have hardly any use for it. When I do use it, it's mainly for app development.

Dave · 26th Feb 2011, 09:05 PM

I have Ubuntu 10.10, OpenSUSE 11, EasyPeasy, and Knoppix

(I Like different Distros)

and My Favourite Window Manager is KDE

kwyjibo · 27th Feb 2011, 02:25 AM

I virtualise it for various reasons - I have "clean" snapshots I roll back to.

zeratul · 27th Feb 2011, 02:29 PM

Use linux at work sometimes. All I do is write code and compile though.

marvin · 8th Mar 2011, 11:52 PM

I use Fedora mostly (CentOS at uni). I can't imagine using anything but *nix know, it just makes so much sense.

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26th Feb 2011, 05:18 PM	#1
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26th Feb 2011, 06:27 PM	#2
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26th Feb 2011, 06:38 PM	#3
alan t EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: ontario, canada Age: 27 Posts: 340 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Linux? I'm using Ubuntu 10.10.

26th Feb 2011, 08:38 PM	#5
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,111 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Linux? Yeah I use Linux. We have lots of Linux systems at work. Most of my Linux experience is with Red Hat. At home my desktop run CentOS and my HTPC runs Fedora 13. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

26th Feb 2011, 08:47 PM	#6
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Linux? I have a Linux PC (Lubuntu 10.04) hooked up to my monitor's secondary input, however, I have hardly any use for it. When I do use it, it's mainly for app development. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

26th Feb 2011, 09:05 PM	#7
Dave Eh Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Bendigo - Australia Age: 22 Posts: 362 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Linux? I have Ubuntu 10.10, OpenSUSE 11, EasyPeasy, and Knoppix (I Like different Distros) and My Favourite Window Manager is KDE __________________ "If you can't convince them, confuse them."

27th Feb 2011, 02:25 AM	#8
kwyjibo Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not a clue. Out Status: N/A (See Above) Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 206 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Linux? I virtualise it for various reasons - I have "clean" snapshots I roll back to.

27th Feb 2011, 02:29 PM	#9
zeratul Prelate Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Toronto Posts: 748 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Linux? Use linux at work sometimes. All I do is write code and compile though. __________________ I am a lord of shadows. I claim the shadows that the Shadow may not. I am the strong arm of deliverance. I am Shadowstrider. I am the Scales of Justice. I am He-Who-Guards-Unseen. I am Shadowslayer. I am Nameless. They shall not go unpunished. My way is hard, but I serve unbroken.

8th Mar 2011, 11:52 PM	#10
marvin Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family only Location: New Zealand Age: 23 Posts: 54 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: Linux? I use Fedora mostly (CentOS at uni). I can't imagine using anything but *nix know, it just makes so much sense.