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Gary4gar · 01-26-09, 03:44 AM

Hi,
I wanted to know many linux users are here?

also please share your experiences with linux, like how you got first used to it?

lemme start first,
I started using linux around may 2007.
the inspiration was my friend who dumped his windows saying that "Using linux is better than using Pirated Windows". my first distro was Ubuntu.

currently, i am using Archlinux
since them i am using linux

simsandy43 · 01-26-09, 05:24 AM

I Am Too crazzy for using Linux, recently I have started working with LINUX MINT 5.0
the best thing i like in linux is that it is free of viruses, secondly it is very fast OS, thirdly No need to Install drivers for Graphic, sound, Lan, etc And you can do lot of activities as compare to windows OS
Just Now I am a beginner but i enjoying myself with linux, having some great experiences like sudo, root etc

cool_techie_tvm · 01-26-09, 08:37 AM

Another linux lover over here. Had to learn it as part of my job requirements and still have lots and loads to learn with regards to linux. Tons of help is available online and this was what which had motivated me to move ahead with the quest of mastering linux.

My advice to beginers would also be the same. Once u decide to try linux, make sure u get connected online first. Then whatsoever problems arise, such do google query for it. Matter will be resolved within minutes.

I use Ubuntu at home and Fedora/Ubuntu at workplace.

01-26-09, 06:27 PM

I too use Linux same as above Uuntu at Home and Fedora at work ...... I really like the customisability it offers ...For a free OS its very impressive [all distros]
What i liked about Ubuntu is the fact that evry single problem can be solved with the help of forums and Independent Devolopers

I mean once i had a problem installing this theme i had downloaded from Genome Look .... I just went there registered and posted my problem straight to the theme developer himself ..... he helped me out and the problem was solved ! ...So thats an advantage when an OS has community support

nilact · 01-27-09, 12:27 AM

I've been using Ubuntu 7.10 since October 2007 and got latest 8.10 one week back. But i use it occasionally as i am Web Developer and using Microsoft Technologies for that.

Gary4gar · 01-27-09, 02:12 AM

Did you people forget to vote in poll?

cool_techie_tvm · 01-27-09, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

Did you people forget to vote in poll?

The poll seems to be added as an afterthought, and yes i have voted just now

01-27-09, 11:25 PM

i have started trying to use it again ...

... installed linux many times before also but then didnt got the time and interest to use it

subra007 · 01-30-09, 12:30 AM

I heard about linux ubuntu from this forum, and have downloaded after hearing that it can be installed from windows , so gave a try now i am loving it ,and headed for Linux mint 6 as it already have the multimedia codecs .Really Linux is great.And long live India Broadband forum.

Admin · 01-30-09, 12:40 AM

LOL
I started using linux after reading Smoothvibes posts ... I use Ubuntu

I havent switched yet but I do use ubuntu when I am only browsing like right now

and its soo much faster and I havent had even one crash ever since I installed Ubuntu so these guys must be doing something right atleast

Logik · 01-30-09, 03:15 PM

i installed the ubuntu on meh frnds lappy.....i gave him XP UBUNTU dual boot....I cant use Ubuntu for the project on whcih i am working......coz its in asp.net.....so i am happy with XP ATM

smoothvibes · 01-30-09, 03:23 PM

thank you thank you admin

I use Linux Ubunut and have tried number of linux distributions

right now using ubuntu at home with all the codecs and most of the applications loaded

Gary4gar · 02-01-09, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothvibes

thank you thank you admin

I use Linux Ubunut and have tried number of linux distributions

right now using ubuntu at home with all the codecs and most of the applications loaded

so how you first got introduced to linux?

also, any KDE fans here?

smoothvibes · 02-01-09, 01:13 AM

i used my friends system when i was in first year and from then n there only started using it on regular basis.

on the very first go i used it for browsing only

amitkool21 · 02-01-09, 06:13 AM

i have tried Red Hat 8 and Open Suse 10-11........now i'm looking forward to install mac on my PC.....and after giving it a try if i like it i'm sure i'll buy it........

Gary4gar · 02-01-09, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitkool21

i have tried Red Hat 8 and Open Suse 10-11........now i'm looking forward to install mac on my PC.....and after giving it a try if i like it i'm sure i'll buy it........

mac-on-pc or Hackint0sh is problematic, it was tons of driver & other integration problem.

Overall the experience is no where near to using an actual mac. so i you want to try a mac, head straight to iStore

amitkool21 · 02-01-09, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

mac-on-pc or Hackint0sh is problematic, it was tons of driver & other integration problem.

Overall the experience is no where near to using an actual mac. so i you want to try a mac, head straight to iStore

my friend i already checked and the result is my all hardware drivers are compatible with OS X leopard installation.......

......i just want to use it firstly than if i like this than i'll buy a macbook pro 17"

Gary4gar · 02-01-09, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitkool21

my friend i already checked and the result is my all hardware drivers are compatible with OS X leopard installation.......

......i just want to use it firstly than if i like this than i'll buy a macbook pro 17"

If all drivers work, then you are indeed lucky!

waise, still you have figure out two-three kinds of distros and see whats works perfectly.
macbook is cool & sexy but i always find apple products are priced at a premuim.

they are not VFM.

amitkool21 · 02-01-09, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

If all drivers work, then you are indeed lucky!

waise, still you have figure out two-three kinds of distros and see whats works perfectly.
macbook is cool & sexy but i always find apple products are priced at a premuim.

they are not VFM.

what was that distro and VFM thing.........i tried to install it today but i was not succesfull coz OS X setup wont detect my IDA HDD but it was detecting my SATA HDD perfectly...........but my SATA HDD was full and i cant empty it................

now i'm trying to transfer all its data to my 4 hard drives.......than i'll again try to install it.........

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Gary4gar · 02-02-09, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitkool21

what was that distro and VFM thing.........i tried to install it today but i was not succesfull coz OS X setup wont detect my IDA HDD but it was detecting my SATA HDD perfectly...........but my SATA HDD was full and i cant empty it................

now i'm trying to transfer all its data to my 4 hard drives.......than i'll again try to install it.........

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VFM - Value for Money

01-26-09, 03:44 AM	#1
Gary4gar Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 775 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 3	How many Linux users here? Hi, I wanted to know many linux users are here? also please share your experiences with linux, like how you got first used to it? lemme start first, I started using linux around may 2007. the inspiration was my friend who dumped his windows saying that "Using linux is better than using Pirated Windows". my first distro was Ubuntu. currently, i am using Archlinux since them i am using linux

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Gary4gar Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 775 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 3	Did you people forget to vote in poll?

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saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	i have started trying to use it again ... ... installed linux many times before also but then didnt got the time and interest to use it

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Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Age: 32 Posts: 4,700 Rep Power: 12	LOL I started using linux after reading Smoothvibes posts ... I use Ubuntu I havent switched yet but I do use ubuntu when I am only browsing like right now and its soo much faster and I havent had even one crash ever since I installed Ubuntu so these guys must be doing something right atleast

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