linux or windows

what do you trust when it comes to accessibility, security, speed and blah blah..... is it windows or linux. also guys i dont know what suse linux and ubuntu linux is. i've just heard of . can someone be so kind to be informative????

Originally Posted by whyzee7

what do you trust when it comes to accessibility, security, speed and blah blah..... is it windows or linux. also guys i dont know what suse linux and ubuntu linux is. i've just heard of . can someone be so kind to be informative????

hi whyzee

i m new in this forum but have a good knowledge of Linux Ubuntu as i m using it from last more than 18 months.. linux is far much better than Windows OS..
theer are lot many good options available in ununtu as great graphics and crystal clear sound... and on the top of its a good thing for network hacking

if you want more info about ubuntu then you can go to our website: Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu
to download ubuntu go to Download Ubuntu | Ubuntu

and for more support you can go to Ubuntu Forums

and if you need ubuntu disc you can contact me at smoothvibes84@live.com

cheers
aadi

windows is a must if you are a gamer or extensively use softwares like photoshop for professional work.linux is good in terms of security,stability etc.my suggestion is install both & use them & then decide if you can live without windows.

@smoothvibes,it's not the OS but a person's own knowledge & security level of target networks which enables network hacking.a talented hacker can easily hack your linux system using a windows system.

what do you say if i use xp (servc pk 2) for gaming and other such programs & ubuntu for surfing. would that be a good idea????

@smoothvibes, i see that there are a lotta types in ubuntu. which one do you specifically recommend?????? i wish to download it from a torrent . thats why i'm asking you this.....

seems like a good idea.you can dual boot XP & linux.

For home use and easy troubleshooting, better go for Windows.

if you are looking for ubuntu.. then go for ubuntu desktop 8.04 .. its the latest version.. called hardy heron..
it all depends on your use and wish.. its very much possible to stay secure in a windows environment. you have to have ur antivirus,firewall etc up to date.. be careful, dont visit unwanted sites,dont open unknown files,attachments etc. if you are using linux, then you dont quite have to worry about opening a file infected with virus!!!

Nah i still say windows is the easiest and most preferred software for any beginner and any person who really doesnt wish to learn the OS. thats my opinion. i found ubuntu 8.0.4 to be pretty irritating.there are a whole lot of softwares which are not compatible especially when it comes to media and entertainment or games.

So for me Windows wil always be in.

In my opinion Linux is good. Why?? Linux is freeware and Windows are not free. You have to spend 6-7 thousand if you want to use a legit version of window. And the software are upgrading day by day. today you are using Windows XP SP2 worth Rs 6600/- and Vista is there. Will you go for another 6 or 7 thousand?

hi whyzee7

ubuntu 8.04 is the latest version of ubuntu and its a good one to use.. you need not to go for any torrent just go to Download Ubuntu | Ubuntu and you can download it.

@whitestar_999: i know its just not only OS, its users knowledge too but still you can not rule out the truth that ubuntu is far much better OS than windows as
first thing all the stupid virus can not attack
second you can open infected file on ubuntu which you can not open on windows
third its open source totally free of cost
4th you can get all software in updates
5th you get a new version after every six months (more stable version totally free) which keeps you alive and gives you something new to check and learn
6th you have such a nice ubuntu forum where you can get all the updates and fixes
7th ubuntu delivers you free CD's for your home use and for all educational purpose (which windows never sends)
7th as the name suggest ubuntu "humanity to others"

bro are these points enough for a person who is not techie...

cheers again
aadi

i understand all these reasons are there but i mean look at the amount of softwarez available out there for dvd vcd audio games and transformation... i barely see so many compatible softwares.

if one is willing to teach me everything that i can learn in one day as i did with windows and its softwares, then i will agree that ubuntu is for evryones desktop.

Linux......? sorryyyyyy window is da best for me i will give it a try when i will be fed up of XP...may be never

EASY to use what makes me a fan of windows and xp is too good for me..games and softwares are easily available

Linux is for geeks and Windows is for common folks.

Lack of (killer) applications on Linux does not make it attractive for the common folks.

Personally, my vote goes TO Windows-XP/Pro.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Linux is for geeks and Windows is for common folks.

Lack of (killer) applications on Linux does not make it attractive for the common folks.

Personally, my vote goes TO Windows-XP/Pro.

okies okies... i agree bro..

but i like linux..

Originally Posted by just4kix

Linux is for geeks and Windows is for common folks.

Lack of (killer) applications on Linux does not make it attractive for the common folks.

Personally, my vote goes TO Windows-XP/Pro.

i disagree bro ....
Linux has its own set of killer apps.

i agree but LINUX learning curve is higher than windows by a large difference.

Linux is for geeks and Windows is for common folks.

Ubuntu - Linux for Human Beings

Originally Posted by superprash2003

Ubuntu - Linux for Human Beings

Ya ur Right

Originally Posted by muski

i disagree bro ....
Linux has its own set of killer apps.

Please define a killer application. For example MS-Excel and MS-Powerpoint are killer applications. Killer applications take the OS to a new and totally different stratospheric level.

If Linux/Ubuntu have killer applications I have not heard of any. Please name 5.

Windows is more flexible for a common man. But in corporate sector I think servers are being migrated to Linux platform in a full pace due to security reasons. If Iam not wrong, Red Hat is the leading player.

once again y r we even bothering to have a discussion or debate over these OS.
I mean let the volume of people speak which is using the most...
like take for example... US.

aren't we posting out here right now using Windows OS and not Linux apart from maybe 1 or 2 people? so i mean its undeniable that Windows Rules!!

Anybody Siding With Me On This One... Then Lets Have A Poll!!

http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...x-windows.html

and can we have the numbers speak again when it comes to the number of windows viruses and linux viruses.The various vulnerabilities in windows!!!The need for an antivirus!!etc etc...

More than 80%of people are using pirated copy of windows.
Microsoft is more strict on Vista piracy issues . I think we can't use Vista's pirated copy with broadband. They very easily detect and even warning individual.

If the software piracy rule go more strict then the popularity of Windows will go down and people will think about open source OS like Linux.

i think most of the virus affects windows because it is the most popular os , coders of virus wants to inflict maximum damage, so they choose the most poular os, if linux based where os were most popular then they create viruses for linux too.

Originally Posted by rock8549

i think most of the virus affects windows because it is the most popular os , coders of virus wants to inflict maximum damage, so they choose the most poular os, if linux based where os were most popular then they create viruses for linux too.

That is absolutely correct. But Linux/Unix is not so easy to infiltrate.

Originally Posted by rock8549

i think most of the virus affects windows because it is the most popular os , coders of virus wants to inflict maximum damage, so they choose the most poular os, if linux based where os were most popular then they create viruses for linux too.

yup thats true. Thats what everybody shud understand. Everything which can be built up, can also be pulled down.

A hacker is a hacker. He aint gonna be bothered attacking the non famous os. And when it does bcome famous people will again shift to another os.

So there4 these viruses are unavoidable.

Linux architecture is designed in such an ingenious way that even if Linux does become the most popular OS, hackers would have a very difficult job designing trojans/viruses for Linux.

You know ever since linux has picked up in fame here on this THREAD, the exact question hasnt been quite answered!

Now tell me which OS are u using right now whenever u r posting in this thread.

After every post out here in this THREAD... Leave a line that says...

"i am using windows os" or "i am using linux os"

that way we would be able to judge the difference between somebody who actually likes using linux and somebody who likes talking about linux!!

OK then if it makes u happy...

Im using linux OS namely Ubuntu 7.10 and ive not looked back ever since!!!

Wonderful give me everything i need to learn cos i seriously dont follow how to get my internet connection started up on linux. Im willing to learn but not with such technical terms involved in linux.

If u can make my basic understanding of linux easier then i wud appreciate it.

Im only familiar with Ubuntu.So if u plan to configure ur Net connection on Ubuntu, all u need to do is type "sudo pppoeconf" in the terminal and the rest is interactive.
The advantage of using Ubuntu is that u get alot of support on the net. Almost any problem u encounter is discussed on the ubuntu forums.