Pointer: blog post, "RANT: Is the Linux dream a myth?"

[blnchflr]

I came across this blog post in the openSUSE forums: RANT: Is the Linux dream a myth?

I've met a few characters that are living the Linux dream or at least claiming to. But here's the rub... is there anyone who's exclusively using it? I don't mean "I've got Linux installed on my USB stick" or "I dual boot". Is there anyone who is actually using Linux as there sole operating system. Booting into everyday to check their email, write their documents, develop their code, surf the web and yes.. play their games. I fear there is not.

Having used Linux exclusively for almost a year, and knowing people who've been Linux-exclusive for longer than that, not to mention MAC USERS, the author seems naive or sheltered. Which surprises me, as he's a coder - apparently I'm prejudiced about coders :o)

Comments

[blnchflr]

I have the free trial of WoG, and it's fun - but it seems you can't buy the Linux version anymore?

But yeah, as non-gamer, Linux works ton better for me - faster, safer, and way more customizable. I don't understand why my non-gamer friends insist on clinging to Windows so hard O_o

[pixel]

Really? That seems....odd. That game makes the 7 year old lego addict in me squee so hard.

I honestly don't get it either, faster, safer, prettier, and because I'm lazy, I love having yum (or apt or whatever floats your boat) to just install stuff with minimum of fuss. There is no reason for Windows, which is the thing that M$ does not want anyone to find out.

sudo yum install betterOS

[blnchflr]

Really? That seems....odd.
Sorry, my brain apparently made that up, you can still get it for Linux.

There is no reason for Windows, which is the thing that M$ does not want anyone to find out.
Reminds me of trying to convince my brother to try out Firefox when he was using IE6 - he told me if it wasn't the best browser in the world, so many people wouldn't be using it. There was just no arguing with him (he's still convinced Windows/IE is the best of the best in computing).

[dragonwolf]

There was just no arguing with him (he's still convinced Windows/IE is the best of the best in computing).

*Facepalm* I'm sorry... Have you tried showing him the lawsuits the US leveled at M$ for the anti-competitive behavior that got IE6 even in the market to begin with? Probably won't work, but might be worth a shot... *shrug*