Linux: How much does it not suck?

You can subtract my view from the Viewcount because I've seen all this before. Some of it word for word. It was a waste of good electrons then and it's a waste of good electrons now.

What a boob.

For anyone thinking of running Linux, go ask someone who knows what they are talking about. This is complete garbage.

First of all, Linux and MacOS both have seen a virus developed, but they are so much different in both sheer number, malice, strength, ability to identify, and how wide spread they are. Getting a virus in Linux is having a mile wide asteroid set to destroy the planet land directly on your house. Secondly, using "all" or even some antivirus, and further more spyware programs in windows can cause severe slowdown in performance.

Linux is not perfect, but neither is windows or macOS. As a matter of fact, nothing in this world is perfect. And nothing in this world is liked by 100% of the population. Some things are better suited for others then yourself.

All I ask is for a fair balanced opinion to be stated with actual research from reputable sources to defend an argument. If you want to spin something in order to slander, or win others to your cause... then at least do so logically, with a logical argument based on truth and fact.

Using second hand knowledge and word of mouth won't help to provide facts in an argument. With this being said, Linux is open source... sometimes we either have to wait for something to be supported, or do it yourself if you have the technical knowledge. But it will be supported in time.

Its all a different attitude that needs to be seen first hand to understand. This is why it is not for everyone, but saying this does not mean it is for no one either. I hope you are more open minded and less likely to jump to generalized conclusions with other things in real life.

P.S. wireless doesn't suck in Ubuntu. It WAS a problem long ago... but times have changed. I assume your speaking about wireless card support... but since you didn't even state why or how it sucks, I am only left guessing.

P.P.S Guess what tomtom's are running as an operating system. Yes... thats right...

Forgot to add, that English is not my first or even second language... but I hope I came across understandably.

This entry will most certainly offend the open source community. As I have posted about Ubuntu 9.04, the wireless drivers have improved greatly. I read there might still be issues with video drivers but the beauty of open source is going out there to find the solution from a community support of other users.

Making viruses for Linux makes more sense than making viruses for Windows. Linux servers handle far more money than Windows servers... New York Stock Exchange anybody?!? Not only that but I haven't found a wireless card yet that did not work with Ubuntu, even if there are no native drivers NDISwrapper is an easy option. Also Linux drivers are improving all the time. Personally it would take several lifetimes over just to try to use Linux to 1% its capability. Finally, to use Linux you have to want to try something different. You need to enter Linux with an open mind.

This article is either made by a total ignorant or by someone paid to spread some fud.

Nothing is perfect but I've used Ubuntu for over a year now and it’s been great. I've had no problem finding applications that do what I need and if I buy a piece of hardware I do a little research first. Nothing I wouldn't and shouldn't do with another OS.

I'm living with a few short comings that go with Ubuntu. People don't understand you live with different shortcomings when using MS or Apple products. People seem more willing to accept the MS and Apple shortcomings.

Now that I've got the being mature out of my system I will get the immature out of my system.

What is with the grammar in this blog?!

Anyone that can't be bothered proofread their own stuff should not be taken serious. They obviously can’t be bothered to take the time to research what they write.

Linux is getting better from year to year. I'll try 2 to 3 desktops each year just because it is nice to see development in action.

Im suprised that "market share" is the only reason is cited for not making viruses. not because the OS security sucks, not because there are more holes then swiss cheese, not because the Software engineering sucks beyond comprehension, no, only market share. I will point to a Nokia Bluetooth virus, that yes speread via a gaping hole in the BT stack of the phone. that particular phone only sold a few hundred thousand, but a virus was created to circulate, and circulate it did. that phone has a MUCH Smaller market share then 30 million Mac installs (65+ Million if you count ipod touch+Iphone) and how many linux distros run the WWW? According to netcraft (news.netcraft.com/.../april_2009_web_server_survey.html) at one point as high as 75% if that isnt makrket share I dont know what is.

the simple reason is Economics, as in how easy is it to penetrate a system so that you can spread your malware, Windows ridiculously easy, *nix (which OSX is a varriant of, BSD anyone?) not so much because it follows the same principals of UNIX which as been battle tested over and over and over again for 30 years, while MS only got serious 30 years after it started offering 3rd rate software I will take an OS that is engineered after the same OS that runs critical Telecoms and Government systems any day of the week over a commodity OS. Also OSX is UNIX certified, it follows all the same ISO standard interfaces that IBM, SUN, HP sell and they sell BILLIONS on services and software based on UNIX Cert: www.opengroup.org/.../1190p.pdf

now how about productivity software? Office is used not because its the most popular, its used because people are too lazy to use anything else, or are too scared of change (people hate when their world is changed and have to re-learn) this is the other flip side of the "market share" arrangement, companies will develop for markets that are "large" but not virus and malware makers, they will develop for what is easier to deploy on stealthily, windows yes, *nix not so much, they make money different then thoes who develop for the legit market. Companies have overhead costs, generally virus makers work from home with a small gang of others, their motivation isnt a weekly paycheck but a continuous stream of money, or renting of a botnet out, not moving volume of plastic CD's

all FUD Paied by M$ how much money were you paied today?

Superlative! I couldn't have said it better. Hey Mythbuntu even has Secwepemc as an installation language. That is what we euro-cans say is Shuswap language to the north and northwest of the Okanagan. http://www.secwepemc.org/

Okanagan is a sister language of Secwepemc of Salish origin. Linux is working well to make operating systems available to many cultures which will help preserve them. Wasn't Microsoft sued by the Quechua people of Peru for copyrighting their native language?

Spot on except for one thing. There is a HUGE market for gaming in Linux, you just have to know where to look. Trying to look for the latest games from places like IGN are not going to yield the results you are looking for. Start off with places like linuxlinks.com and browse their gaming section.

Gaming on Linux is more about YOU deciding what you like and not letting the media dictate to you what is the "Game of the Year."

Thanks for the clarification, sakuramboo. I was referring to Windows-based (only) games and in the context of users who are moving from Windows to Linux. Thanks also for the link and the source for linux games.

Great response to Linux hater (he clearly suffers from cranial excrement). I use Ubuntu 9.04 and I must admit that it's MUCH better than 8.10.

Won't convert to EXT4 as yet, am quite happy with EXT3.

As for games, the emulators aren't perfect yet, but WINE is improving its API's and VirtualBox from Sun makes it possible to run WinXP on top of Linux. Codeweavers has made a better interface (runs on WINE) with more stability that the "raw" WINE.

All in all, I'd refer to your article when spreading information about Ubuntu (am building a list of articles that I'd like to refer to when spreading information about Linux).

Kyle,

Thanks for your support for this article. I'm very happy that it will contribute back to the linux community that makes linux stronger in the first place.

All true as can be. Installed 9.04 without a single problem on my acer laptop.

For users just starting with Linux it's good to read the free 'ubuntu pocket guide' (www.ubuntupocketguide.com) first, install the software (parallel to reading the book) and after that go to www.howtoforge.com to get help on installing all multimedia en restricted extras that make life so much easier (look for perfect ubuntu desktop). After that, you know how it works and damn how IT WORKS! MS won't get me back as a customer for their crap!

Have a lot of fun!

I would like to point out that WINE is not an eliminator. It runs windows code nativity within Linux. I have to agree with you about Ubuntu Jaunty 9.04, I did a fresh install on my ibook G4 with EXT4 and it runs smoother and faster. I've had very few problems and battery life is much longer.

Sorry WINE is not an emulator.

Linux is the best thing that ever happen to computing. It's free, secure and stable. You never the see the blue screen of death. besides, you are in control of your OS.