Re: Second Best Linux?

roodwriter_at_core.com
Date: 01/21/05 

Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:08:10 -0500

Wouter Smaal wrote:

>
> I use RedHat Linux Enterprise (WS) as desktop (no games!), but run
> virtual XP via VMWare Workstation on the same PC. Why?
> - Several major websites doesn't fit with other browsers then IEX.

I've never found a web site that didn't work, though some don't work
as well. But then, I've never thought the web was so vital to my
existence that I'd go back based on just this one factor.

> - Some utilites aren't available for Linux.
>

Some utilities aren't available for Windows, or don't work as
well. I've never understood why this argument isn't used both ways. I
know for the type of work I do, Windows is definitely a step down. It
sure would add to my work load.

Of course, worrying about stability, viruses and spyware again and
having to deal with them would add another layer of work, not to
mention expense.

Use what works best for you. I'm too lazy to use Windows again and
have found that for me it's not as good a value for the money spent.

--Rod
Author of "Linux for Non-Geeks--Clear-eyed Answers for Practical Consumers"
and "Boring Stories from Uncle Rod." Both are available at
http://www.rodwriterpublishing.com/index.html.

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