linux newbie intro (1 Viewer)

[Martin]

For anyone who's trying out Linux, I recently came across a site that explains some of the basic concepts. Btw, tux is the Linux penguin

http://tuxfiles.org/

 

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[Signor]

I wish i can give up my Windows OS but i need another OS which is Compatible with all the stuff and hardware i have.

 

[Martin]

My situation exactly.

 

[Signor]

Then all we have is to hope for somethin' new to come up.

 

[maxmc]

yeah mac OS for windows pcs ;-)

but since the current mac processors beat the ones in windows ones by miles it won't happen in the near future...
(only if mac's processors are sooo bad that nobody wants them)

 

[Martin]

If I can't give up my windows cause of programs I need, why on earth would I get a mac, same problem. Mind you I'd much rather stay with windows

 

[maxmc]

which programs do u need?

 

[mikhail]

Are you working for Apple, maxmc? Because I don't understand the logic behind fixing a software problem with more hardware.

 

[Martin]

The main reason I don't run linux on desktop:

cuteftp
dreamweaver - html coding
photoshop
paint shop pro
winamp
ahead nero burning rom - dvd/cd rw software
iRiver manager - for mp3 player
winrar/winace - archiver (zip, tar, rar, ace, arj, lzh)
trillian - im (icq, msn)
wincvs
borland jbuilder - java development
sun one studio - java development
getright - download manager
mozilla (I know there's an osx version)
real player - radio
sisoft sandra - sys info and tuning
ms visio
ms office
hp scan software
partition magic
vmware
virtualdub
norton antivirus

 

[maxmc]

sorry, don't get your point...

i don't want to fix a problem with more hardware...

apple has all the software one needs (even more pro-apps than for win) - and i wanted to demostrate it to alex by showing him software solutions for his needs.....

 

[maxmc]

++ [ originally posted by Alex ] ++
The main reason I don't run linux on desktop:

cuteftp

fetch

dreamweaver - html coding

i use it too.... on my mac

photoshop

same goes for this one..

paint shop pro

is available too,

winamp

itunes... <--best mp3-player around...

ahead nero burning rom - dvd/cd rw software

toast...

iRiver manager - for mp3 player

u can use itunes for this..

winrar/winace - archiver (zip, tar, rar, ace, arj, lzh)

stuffit can do everything...

trillian - im (icq, msn)

the messengers are all available

wincvs
borland jbuilder - java development
sun one studio - java development

i have to look at home, but i'll find something...

getright - download manager

there are thousands one, who can do the same things - i have used getright aswell in my windows days - e.g. igetter

mozilla (I know there's an osx version)

safari is even better...

real player - radio

is available for mac too + itunes...

sisoft sandra - sys info and tuning
ms visio

don't know these ones, but i can have a look - i'm sure i'll find something

ms office

is available, but i recommend u to keep ur hands from it...

hp scan software

e.g. vuescan

partition magic

"festplattendienstprogramm" - don't know the english name ;-)
translated 1:1 it would be harddisc-service-app

virtualdub

fcp, fce, qt, imovie

norton antivirus

u don't even need this one for a mac - but it's available

hope i have answered all - except the ones i'll look up at home...

 

[mikhail]

And how much would it cost to get all these? :frown:

 

[Martin]

Ok good list But I don't know the software, I can't tell if it's suited to my needs or if I like it so I can't really conclude anything from your list, other than a lot of software exist for the mac, which is good for mac users.

 

[maxmc]

i worked also a "long" time on windows and i used all the apps i wrote replacements for.... they can do more or less the same...

about the price - they don't cost more than pc-software...
some apps are even free...

for the others u have 3 possibilities: use the shareware, buy it or search for a serial (illegal!!!!)
there's an amazing app for the mac around, called serialbox...
it has thousands of serials (don't know the exact number)

 

[Martin]

another linux quote

If OSXZ does it a different way, good for them. I have never used an Apple, nor will I ever do that. Apple is, IMHO, even more eveil than MS because the 'appear' to be friendly. But they are not. When was the last time you saw a machine NOT from Apple running OSX? Thought so. MS lets the user choose the brand of machine at least, Apple does not. Apple is to the computing industry as Saddam was to the Iraqi people. If you don't do as I say, then screw you, forget it.

If Apple would let other companies make hardware that OSX could be run at, at least they would close in on MS when it comes to beeing evil.

Personally, I consider what Apple does as uninteresting since it can only run on very specific hardware. People who consider Apple to be their friend is even more brain washed than Windows people.

Stay way from Apple and don't let them influence you, they are worse than MS.