There are several myths about Linux that won't die.
Linux is too hard to learn. It takes someone with a computer diploma sometimes more to learn Linux. This one in particular comes from computer/tech journalists who should know better. I am neither an IT person nor a computer professional. I don't code. Sure I spend hours in front of my computer and surf the web. I know where to get my answers.
Linux sucks with my hardware. I used to hunt for drivers especially wifi, network and graphics. I have an Nvidia card right now. They still wont give their driver code to open source but they do provide the community a way to use their 3d accelerated cards. I am using Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty. When I install the operating system it detected my router and connected to the web automatically. Nvidia? Well Linux and Nvidia are holding hands but they're using gloves. Someday hopefully.
You have to learn commands in Linux. I've been using Linux since 2006. I learn all about bash command lines this year, 2009. Ah, which means I've been using the graphical interface or shell, GUI, until last year. I like learning things at my pace. Doesn't mean you can't use Linux if you don't know bash commands. No, no, no.
There are no games in Linux. I have to be honest with you. The only games I play are the ones that came with the package which means the likes of gnu-chess, solitaire and gnometris. My personal favorite is Tetravex right now. If you want to check out 3D Games for Linux try World of Goo by 2D Boy available also in Nintendo and Windows.
Enough killing for now. Let's do it again next time.
Linux is too hard to learn. It takes someone with a computer diploma sometimes more to learn Linux. This one in particular comes from computer/tech journalists who should know better. I am neither an IT person nor a computer professional. I don't code. Sure I spend hours in front of my computer and surf the web. I know where to get my answers.
Linux sucks with my hardware. I used to hunt for drivers especially wifi, network and graphics. I have an Nvidia card right now. They still wont give their driver code to open source but they do provide the community a way to use their 3d accelerated cards. I am using Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty. When I install the operating system it detected my router and connected to the web automatically. Nvidia? Well Linux and Nvidia are holding hands but they're using gloves. Someday hopefully.
You have to learn commands in Linux. I've been using Linux since 2006. I learn all about bash command lines this year, 2009. Ah, which means I've been using the graphical interface or shell, GUI, until last year. I like learning things at my pace. Doesn't mean you can't use Linux if you don't know bash commands. No, no, no.
There are no games in Linux. I have to be honest with you. The only games I play are the ones that came with the package which means the likes of gnu-chess, solitaire and gnometris. My personal favorite is Tetravex right now. If you want to check out 3D Games for Linux try World of Goo by 2D Boy available also in Nintendo and Windows.
Enough killing for now. Let's do it again next time.
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