Confused and Curious (A_lot_of_winodws_users_here?_())

[proxx]

So I been around here for a couple of weeks.
I started noticing that there are in fact a lot of windows users here.
As the title states Im slightly confused with this.
For example in the "post your browser" topic I was schocked to see so many windows.

Myself ive been a fulltime linux user for a couple of years.
I will probably never go "back" to windows.
I like to be in control of my OS, since I use linux im in the drivers seat and actually have full control, its my friend and not my enemy.
As for security related topics this is the most ideal platform ive ever used.

Please explain to me why you use windows?
(I know we linux ppl can be nazi's when it comes to microsuck )


Or just burn me down or ignore me thats also fine with me

[relax]

only use windows for 3 things
1. photoshop *cant get it to work with linux
2. when i need to use my electronic ID from my bank *no linux support
3. 3D movies *problems with subtitles on linux

[proxx]

3. 3D movies *problems with subtitles on linux

I have a solution for this , however it uses WINE.
Came across the same problem
Convert Srt To Ssa.exe
http://macallan-convert-srt-to-ssa.software.informer.com/

Runs fine on wine 1.5.X

VLC and SMplayer(mplayer gui) can play with SSA files.


Just out of curiousity; what distro are you running?
Im using Arch , although I dont totally agree with the devs I must say its the best distro ive ever used.

[relax]

hmm will try that to see if it works.
I use mint as primary and bt5 as secondary
I do have downloaded some arch version just never had time to install it

[Uriah]

I think it's just that windows is better for some tasks. Also, it's really mainstream so a lot of things only work for it. In my opinion, you should have both a windows and linux, at least, that's what I do.

[lucid]

I also noticed this. I use Arch almost completely full time. I have windows dual-booted because I've noticed some HDMI problems with Arch. Also, I've borked my system enough times where its VERY useful to have a backup operating system.

I will never go back to windows and I will probably never not dual-boot. Oh, BTW I agree with you that Arch is the best OS ever.

[iTpHo3NiX]

lolz I use it for proprietary applications that dont work well with wine or are not available for linux. For example Adobe Master Collection, Sony Vegas, TMPGENc, etc but I got backtrack on USB, DVD and installed on my laptop dual booting with my girls computer. I also have a media hub running on *nix (debian)

[Kulverstukas]

* Kulverstukas feels ashamed

Yes, I will confess - I am using windows. But before you put me down, I just want to say this - I'm using it for coding windows/android apps and other giant softwares, stuff is easier with windows.

[geXXos]

I like this

(I know we linux ppl can be nazi's when it comes to microsuck )

Well in my work (at least when i have one) its mandatory for me to use windows,my clients use windows,i must always know how to troubleshoot problems in windows.


Internet is full of Linux vs Windows debates, so here are some reasons which i agree with(from web). Here and here


Why use linux ( i totally agree)

[/size](1) Morals. Don't give money to a company convicted of criminal behavior.
(2) Free software. You can burn copies of most Linux distros and give them to your friends without being taken to court. You can examine the source code and modify and learn from it. With Linux, you have control of the software, not some criminal company.
(3) Security. No spyware/viruses to contend with on Linux.
(4) Customizable. This isn't Soviet Russia where everything must look the same. Even without modifying the source code, you make Linux look any way you want. Witness the screenshot thread on Ubuntu Forum's Coffeehouse.
(5) Easier. Ubuntu and Fedora have tools that download and install multitude of programs in one click. This is impossible in Windows.
(6) Portable. There are Linux distros which can run on systems Windows was never able to.

[Deque]

I use Ubuntu (laptop), Arch and Windows 7 (desktop pc, dual boot). The latter also because of some programs that only run in Windows, i.e. Photoshop (I don't really like Gimp) and because I like to test my own projects in several OS.

[lucid]

* Kulverstukas feels ashamed

Yes, I will confess - I am using windows. But before you put me down, I just want to say this - I'm using it for coding windows/android apps and other giant softwares, stuff is easier with windows.

No ubuntu no more? Or do you dual-boot

[Kulverstukas]

No ubuntu no more? Or do you dual-boot

I have a dual-boot with ubuntu. Rarely turn it on

[Daemon]

I grew up on windows, never even heard about linux until about 4 years ago. But from 5 years ago until just about 6 months ago I was hardcore into gaming on my PC. So now I'm working on making thebeffort to switch over to *nix which is harder than I thought it would be lol. Old habits die hard and all that

[flowjob]

I'm missing a driver for my wifi-card on linux (not available  ) so I have to use Windows to be able to connect to the internet...
And all the things I code are for windows too,so useing Linux for that would be kinda stupid...
But I've Ubuntu dual-boot (rarely use it tho,and BT5R3 on USB)

But I'm going to buy a new laptop by christmas,and then switch to linux 

[silenthunder]

I grew up with windows and go really used to it so I use it because I'm familiar with it..I have Ubuntu on a desktop computer (or did till the mobo blew, getting a brand new one with an 8 core processor though:3), but it took hours to install the drivers for the wifi card, and then it stopped working -.-. I installed it on my laptop and the wifi card worked immediately, no driver installation needed. But I still use mostly windows..one day I will make the change to strictly *nix.