On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:14:32 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
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> Linux Compiz-Fusion Counterstrike
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> | Linux with compiz fusion showing off its power. Running on a average
> | system showing off its graphical prowess while counter strike runs ...
> | all » under wine with some other various desktop applications as
> | well as desktop recording software.
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> http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-6102228957739110566&hl=en-GB
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> This image is rather disturbing, but it says a lot...
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> http://radr.ca/posts/3
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> Wine, samba, and Office documents likewise...
With all of those superb programs built for Linux only, why do you
need wine? Or samba for that matter?
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> Related:
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> Things I can do in Linux that I can't do on Windows.
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> | # Update every single piece of software on my system with a single
> | action...
....then watch as each of them crash because of dependencies
> |
> | # Update nearly everything on my computer without a reboot...
Unless you're using a server, why?
Bragging rights, yes; usefullness, no.
> |
> | # Keep my system secure without software that consumes my system resources,
> | requires my time, and frequently nags me...
Time will tell on this one, but as all the other Linux promises go....??
> |
> | # Run an entire operating system for free without pirating software,
> | and without breaking the law...
Don't you call 238 patent or copyright infringements unlawful?
How typically Linux.
> |
> | # Take my settings with me where ever I go...
Any laptop can do that. If you're retarded that can be of some use....maybe.
> |
> | # Run Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 on the same desktop...
Oh my. I'll bet that's a real conversation piece. not.
> |
> | # Understand everything that is going on in my computer...
You don't understand anything. If you did you would be laughing at yourself.
> |
> | # Customize every aspect of my desktop...
Ever heard of shellstyles or themes. Even Linux has a few. Wake up.
> |
> | # Benefit from competition between projects for each system on my
> | computer...
WTF are you talking about? Benefit? As in $$$, time, speed, enjoyment.
Don't be so vague and ambiguous.
> |
> | # Run thousands of great pieces of software that only run on Linux...
Lieutenant Skat for example? Egg Timer, maybe?
"Everything you can do, I can do better".
> |
> | # Learn about, support, and appreciate the value of free software...
The only value in free software is in dollars. The modern world can afford
a decent operating system but in Chad or Nigeria it gets tough, huh.
Sorry about your economic strife.
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> http://linuxtoday/who-cares-what-you-can-do-in-a-hobbyist-os
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