Thread: LINUX

Is it worth having?
What are the pros and cons?

A good mate of mine swears by it. Says its great.
What do you reckon.

N.B. I'm technologically handicapped.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Is it worth having?
What are the pros and cons?

A good mate of mine swears by it. Says its great.
What do you reckon.

N.B. I'm technologically handicapped.

Go and sit down at the front of the class next to harrybarracuda. The teacher will be along in a few minutes and he'll tell you both how to switch your computers on.

Originally Posted by can123

Go and sit down at the front of the class next to harrybarracuda. The teacher will be along in a few minutes and he'll tell you both how to switch your computers on.

Thanks very much. Most helpful.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Is it worth having?
What are the pros and cons?

A good mate of mine swears by it. Says its great.
What do you reckon.

N.B. I'm technologically handicapped.

you are probably too old to learn, so what's the point ?

buy an iPad, you will be more happy

if you don't have a purpose to use Linux in the first place, it's completely pointless to try it and learn from it

It's worth having.
Ubuntu distros are easy to setup and will work with most hardware out of the box.
Pros...less virus rubbish and better virus protection
Far better stability less bloatware and free core software and apps
Cons
Not supported by many games and products but you may be lucky and run them under wine.
Will need to research what you need and app best for you.
It may be beyond the point and click brigade to optimise its use for personal taste.

I have been using computers since 1974 so what I think is easy may not be so easy for others. However, I lose patience quickly with slow devices. Windows and MS apps have got less intuitive and become slower for professional use lMO. Sometimes a simple copy or file search takes too long or crashes explorer and word has got too clever for its own good.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

you are probably too old to learn, so what's the point ?

buy an iPad, you will be more happy

if you don't have a purpose to use Linux in the first place, it's completely pointless to try it and learn from it
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You spout the same old response so often Butters. Why not try to be helpful? I'm interested. That's it. So fuck you.

Originally Posted by Troy

It's worth having.
Ubuntu distros are easy to setup and will work with most hardware out of the box.
Pros...less virus rubbish and better virus protection
Far better stability less bloatware and free core software and apps
Cons
Not supported by many games and products but you may be lucky and run them under wine.
Will need to research what you need and app best for you.
It may be beyond the point and click brigade to optimise its use for personal taste.

I have been using computers since 1974 so what I think is easy may not be so easy for others. However, I lose patience quickly with slow devices. Windows and MS apps have got less intuitive and become slower for professional use lMO. Sometimes a simple copy or file search takes too long or crashes explorer and word has got too clever for its own good.

Thanks for that. Helpful, unlike others.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

You spout the same old response so often Butters.

because it's the truth and there is no other way to say it,

if the grass is green and the sky blue, why would you say it's black and red ?

if you are desperate to get out of Windows, there is the iPad, and that's all you need to know, seriously.

if you want to learn computing, then there is LINUX in console mode, but learning will also depend on distro, and I doubt you will have the motivation to learn a new system because if you had, you would have done so already a long time ago.

not trying to be negative, just saying it straight. Basically don't waste your time on it unless you have a very good reason.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

You spout the same old response so often Butters.

because it's the truth and there is no other way to say it,

if the grass is green and the sky blue, why would you say it's black and red ?

if you are desperate to get out of Windows, there is the iPad, and that's all you need to know, seriously.

if you want to learn computing, then there is LINUX in console mode, but learning will also depend on distro, and I doubt you will have the motivation to learn a new system because if you had, you would have done so already a long time ago.

not trying to be negative, just saying it straight. Basically don't waste your time on it unless you have a very good reason.

Oh do fuck off Butters. I've got 7 laptops sitting here and I'm interested to see if Linux is useful.
No reason not to use one of them to give it a go.
My regular is Windows 7 which I like and am used to, but I'm interested.
Why does that cause you so much grief?
If you've nothing constructive or amusing to add please fuck off.
You're not impressing anyone.

JJ, I recall that your best mate, Nooners, was an Ubuntu/Linux convert and might still be able to advise. Give 'im a call or text......if you two are still friendly.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

JJ, I recall that your best mate, Nooners, was an Ubuntu/Linux convert and might still be able to advise. Give 'im a call or text......if you two are still friendly.

Ha Ha.
Yes indeedy, he'll be up shortly and insists I should start using Linux.
He's a fan.
Hence my question, prior to his arrival.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Troy
It's worth having.
Ubuntu distros are easy to setup and will work with most hardware out of the box.
Pros...less virus rubbish and better virus protection
Far better stability less bloatware and free core software and apps
Cons
Not supported by many games and products but you may be lucky and run them under wine.
Will need to research what you need and app best for you.
It may be beyond the point and click brigade to optimise its use for personal taste.

I have been using computers since 1974 so what I think is easy may not be so easy for others. However, I lose patience quickly with slow devices. Windows and MS apps have got less intuitive and become slower for professional use lMO. Sometimes a simple copy or file search takes too long or crashes explorer and word has got too clever for its own good.

Thanks for that. Helpful, unlike others.

Very helpful but given,

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

N.B. I'm technologically handicapped.

Suggest you pass

Originally Posted by Norton

Suggest you pass

Why?

I was running Linux mint alongside windows 7 so I had a dual boot. When the computer starts you can pick which OS you want to use. It worked fine. I liked mint and ubuntu but mint had minimise and close buttons on the same side as windows whereas Ubuntu for some reason have them on the other side. Only a little thing I know but easier for computer veggie like me. I haven't seen the latest Ubuntu though. I felt safer surfing the net on Linux.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by thaimeme

JJ, I recall that your best mate, Nooners, was an Ubuntu/Linux convert and might still be able to advise. Give 'im a call or text......if you two are still friendly.

Ha Ha.
Yes indeedy, he'll be up shortly and insists I should start using Linux.
He's a fan.
Hence my question, prior to his arrival.

I think he was dependant on Frankie for his Ubuntu sucess...

Originally Posted by lom

I think he was dependant on Frankie for his Ubuntu sucess...

No idea. He seems to know of what he speaks.
Well more than me but that's not saying much.

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

I felt safer surfing the net on Linux.

OK thanks.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by thaimeme

JJ, I recall that your best mate, Nooners, was an Ubuntu/Linux convert and might still be able to advise. Give 'im a call or text......if you two are still friendly.

Ha Ha.
Yes indeedy, he'll be up shortly and insists I should start using Linux.
He's a fan.
Hence my question, prior to his arrival.

Oh...I see.
Just wait 'til he arrives - let him install and advise.
Gives 'im the sense of being useful.

Hope he and the missus are well.
Give Noons my best......Jeff extends greetings.

^ Mint is based on Ubuntu and is equally fine for the casual or inexperienced user. The icon positions depend on desktop preference and theme but can be configured to suit without too much problem.

The last time I installed,which would be 04/15 it was fully automatic onto an hp with intel graphics card...no issues at all. This is not the best supported of machin and other distros had issues with graphics card and the sd card reader.

I have just checked install notes and I don't think the issues I had would be of any concern to post. They were for correct updates and install for python3 and adding compilers and Latex.

Splendid Troy. We'll give it a go.
Should be interesting and can't do any harm.

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Hope he and the missus are well.
Give Noons my best......Jeff extends greetings.

No worries, they're good. will pass on your best wishes.

Originally Posted by Begbie

I had ubuntu running on an old laptop ages ago. Nice interface and no problems accessing the internet. I don't know what the current thoughts are regarding malware etc. I did it just to see if it would work.

That's exactly what I'd like to do. Just explore and see how it goes. thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

I've got 7 laptops sitting here and I'm interested to see if Linux is useful.

interested in doing what ? that linux is useful ? yes it is, as much as Win7/8.1/10 and WinXP are

again you are retarded and asking yourself the wrong question, completely pointless for old farts like you, above all if you are computer handicapped. Linux is not the same as running for the Olympics, it will not give you an edge on anything.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

My regular is Windows 7 which I like and am used to, but I'm interested.

you keep saying interested, like it was a magic word. Are you really that desperate for computers ? keep using Win7 if you are happy with it, end of story. Linux is not a door to make you smarter or be more computer literate.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Why does that cause you so much grief?

it doesn't, I just find it ridiculous that IT incompetent men like you think they can become computer literate by simply installing linux. Wake up. Want to learn something new ? become a plumber and it can be useful. Ask our resident Baldick for broken sinks advice, it has plently of them since he is one.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

No idea. He seems to know of what he speaks.

Nooner knows fook all, a complete fraud in that regard. He does know how to speak and pronounce English words beautiful. I just love his beautiful accent.