06.05.2009 16:30:15
When I was migrating from Windows to Linux (Ubuntu in
particular) my computer was on a dual boot. I wanted a
smooth transition and not sacrifice productivity for the
sake of migrating to a new operating system. After a month
of that set up, I deleted the windows system and gave the
whole drive to Linux. I never worked with windows since.
Now I know that some must have WINE on their systems
in order to use particular applications that run only on
windows. It can't be helped.
The ultimate success of users hinges on their conscious
decisions about using open source software. They can't just
sit on the fence. Eventually, they'll fall. Either they
fall on their two feet or on their backs, depending on
choices they make.
Windows and Linux are fundamentally different. The
look, the feel and the way they operate is different.
Speaking from the Linux side of the fence now, I have to
emphasize on the differences. Linux must succeed on its
own merits. Which means that for some people Linux wont
ever work.
When I was migrating from Windows to Linux (Ubuntu in
particular) my computer was on a dual boot. I wanted a
smooth transition and not sacrifice productivity for the
sake of migrating to a new operating system. After a month
of that set up, I deleted the windows system and gave the
whole drive to Linux. I never worked with windows since.
Now I know that some must have WINE on their systems
in order to use particular applications that run only on
windows. It can't be helped.
The ultimate success of users hinges on their conscious
decisions about using open source software. They can't just
sit on the fence. Eventually, they'll fall. Either they
fall on their two feet or on their backs, depending on
choices they make.
Windows and Linux are fundamentally different. The
look, the feel and the way they operate is different.
Speaking from the Linux side of the fence now, I have to
emphasize on the differences. Linux must succeed on its
own merits. Which means that for some people Linux wont
ever work.
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