Granted, the drivers are the main downside for Linux, but the generic ones often do the trick. That, and some nice software companies have Linux drivers for hardware. Of course, this is the problem when your OS doesn't have the large market share.

That said, I have a new laptop that installed Linux perfectly with everything working, so I doubt the problem occurs as much these days. Generic drivers FTW

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Just wanted to join in

You two do realise that you're arguing over subjective opinions based on different sets of experiences and therefore the chances of you both agreeing over this is approximately 0?

True.

Some other things Kyu has said is complete bull though, hence the debate.

(June 4, 2009 at 3:49 pm)Tiberius Wrote: Some other things Kyu has said is complete bull though, hence the debate.

I disagree but if so so are some of things you've said ... if, what with referring back to DOS & FAT32, you guys were theists, I'd say you were being disingenuous.

And for the record I think I am guilty of less bull than you on this subject because, as I again stress, I have repeatedly made it clear that I do like Linux and I DO NOT think any of the various OS's are inherently superior ... Windows is by far the easiest to use (and let's get this fucking straight Adrian ... for an ORDINARY user)!

Kyu

In your opinion. I'd disagree. People tend to like the OS they grow up with. It just so happens that most people grew up with Windows. My favourite lecturer's children both use Linux, so the "ordinary user" really just depends on your history.

I like Windows too, I use it often when I want to play games. I think that given the chance, people can easily learn Linux, especially with Ubuntu on the table.

Oh, and the only reason I referred back to FAT32 (I didn't refer to DOS btw) is because my girlfriend was defragging her Windows XP computer (which isn't that old) and it was using a FAT32 filesystem. I was surprised that up till a few years ago, Microsoft was apparently still installing Windows on such an outdated filesystem.

(June 4, 2009 at 4:22 pm)Tiberius Wrote: In your opinion. I'd disagree. People tend to like the OS they grow up with. It just so happens that most people grew up with Windows. My favourite lecturer's children both use Linux, so the "ordinary user" really just depends on your history.

Very true and I assume that is my main reason for not being able to migrate (because I cannot do ion Linux what I can do on Windows).

(June 4, 2009 at 4:22 pm)Tiberius Wrote: I like Windows too, I use it often when I want to play games. I think that given the chance, people can easily learn Linux, especially with Ubuntu on the table.

You don't play your games on Linux????? hock:

What a surprise ... not!

(June 4, 2009 at 4:22 pm)Tiberius Wrote: Oh, and the only reason I referred back to FAT32 (I didn't refer to DOS btw) is because my girlfriend was defragging her Windows XP computer (which isn't that old) and it was using a FAT32 filesystem. I was surprised that up till a few years ago, Microsoft was apparently still installing Windows on such an outdated filesystem.

Regardless it is STILL ancient history!

Kyu

(June 4, 2009 at 4:32 pm)Kyuuketsuki Wrote: You don't play your games on Linux????? hock:

What a surprise ... not!

Actually, now that you mention it I have been noticing a rise in games for Linux these days. That and WINE often lets you play games on Linux without the need to switch.

(June 4, 2009 at 4:41 pm)Tiberius Wrote: Actually, now that you mention it I have been noticing a rise in games for Linux these days. That and WINE often lets you play games on Linux without the need to switch.

Yeah ... but not real "gamers" games. Truth is the best way of playing games these days is on a Microsoft xBox ... oops, I mean console (LOL)

Kyu

Consoles suck. I have yet to find a console that has a proper aiming mechanism.

(June 5, 2009 at 3:25 am)leo-rcc Wrote: Consoles suck. I have yet to find a console that has a proper aiming mechanism.

What do you mean Leo? Is this a criticism of the gaming pad controllers which, I absolute agree, suck (hence why I am buying a joystick for my xBox in order to play HAWX)?

Kyu