In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Roy Schestowitz
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on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 06:50:30 +0000
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> Ten reasons to use Linux
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> | 1) It's free.
There's a few pitfalls in "free". Some packages are
labeled "for non commercial use only", for example.
(Presumably, it should be obvious which ones, if one
does use Linux in a commercial setting. Usually not a
gigantic worry.)
> | 2) It's stable.
Far more than some. :-)
> | 3) It allows for more configuration and customization then any
> | other operating system.
That's a very tall claim, mostly because I can think
of a *lot* of operating systems. Of course it's more
configurable than a certain other offering. :-)
> | 4) It doesn't get viruses or spyware.
Actually, it can propagate them; to Linux even the worst
of Windows malware is just so much data. But there are
products that can disinfect Linux mailspools, if one needs
that capability.
> | 5) It works on old and new computers alike.
It depends. I've had Linux (probably 2.2 but I'd have
to look) running on a 4 MB 386/20 motherboard, but don't
expect miracles on such ancient hardware.
To be sure, I suspect most slowdown problems are because
of insufficient RAM more than a sluggish CPU. A few
nanoseconds for RAM, but a few *milliseconds* if one has
to page to the drive.
> | 6) You support the Open Source community by using Linux.
To some extent this might be true. Direct support is
probably more appreciated by package submitters, of course,
but certainly every box running Linux is one more box
that might wrest control of the Web from the vagaries
of the Microsoft Marketing machine, and at least allow
the Web to develop properly, using declared standards,
as opposed to ad-hoc Microsoft-created ones.
> | 7) Many programs are free on Linux.
A duplicate of (1), for the most part.
> | 8) It is faster then other operating systems because many programs
> | can be custom compiled for your PC.
A big boon for those willing to pay the price of compiling their
software locally.
> | 9) It has a supportive user base.
AFAIK, generally true.
> | 10) Its logo.
Tux versus flag. Somehow, I don't see this being all
that compelling a reason to use Linux (though the penguin
is cute :-) ). Of course, the other 9 more than make up
for it.
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> http://www.jubling.com/ten-reasons-to-use-linux.html
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