Linux FAQs and Myths, Ending that Linux Hate!

I never said anything about Microsoft being bad at writing Security fixes.

I'm saying that the point is, open source doesn't mean that Microsoft is any less capable of creating fixes when they have the code themselves.

Anyways, back on topic.

oh godddd this hnngh

don't get me wrong I have used Linux and although I do not use it on a regular basis all that much I find it is a pretty good alternative (I like the whole "multiple workspace" dealie and I find it generally uses a lot less processing power than windows does)

but yeah I am a little sick of it being preached. It's nice for people to put it out there because it certainly needs to be a little more known, but it is not absolute godsend

it is usually a lot more friendly towards lower end computers and is nearly impenetrable in security

Ok so Linux is only better because it's less prone to viruses. It being free is irrelevant since Windows comes with practically every computer that isn't a Mac.

If that's the only reason then I don't really see what makes it so great. Sure viruses are bad, but if you aren't completely oblivious to how the internet works then you shouldn't get them on anything.

edit: didnt see nystres post but still i dont really see the big deal about it

This post has been edited by Glukom on Sep 24 2009, 10:02 PM

It's open source, which means that anyone can make bug fixes, really. Don't like a specific feature? Fix it up!

Linux is hard to use. Well, it's not hard to navigate files and do simple ****, but as of now I mainly only do internet browsing on it. I still don't really know how to navigate the terminal well, I generally have trouble installing software from its source, I don't know where to find important files, or what files are important (aka I can't find the system32 equivalent, or know where the fonts are, etc), and I just plain don't know how to diagnose stuff when something bad happens, which usually results in having to google **** for about an hour only to find more **** that is illegible.

So yes, if you are extremely capable of using Linux, then bravo. You deserve to have your head up your ass because it's not easy... at least not for me.

if i did ever install linux i'd probably just use it on my ****ty computers because it seems light

that and to play with wobbly windows~

This post has been edited by B.M. on Sep 24 2009, 10:04 PM

Oh boy more about Linux on MFGG and this time it's a whole thread this is new and exciting

Myth: Linux cant play GM games.
Truth: Linux cant play GM games.

unless you use that fancy windows emulator!

I'd use linux if it wasn't because its so bad at emulating windows applications

also the interface confuses me :x

Game Maker versions before Version 8 and after 5 were so terribly programmed, WINE struggles to run them. It can only run them in Fullscreen mode, and even then, it's pretty bad. Also, WINE Is Not an Emulator.

It actually can run 90%(estimation based on how many programs I have gotten working successfully) of Windows Programs correctly. MMF2 Programs are supported, for the most part, and Source Engine Games work flawlessly, except you can't change Advanced Video Options. GoldSrc Games work, but are very laggy(for me), and Game Maker Games made with Versions 6 and 7 do not work that well, but some of them work slightly in fullscreen mode. I'd say that's pretty good support.

well imma stay with my windows tyvm
more simple

$ apt-cache search wine
wine - Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer (Binary Emulator and Library)
wine-dev - Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer (Development files)
winefish - LaTeX Editor based on Bluefish
wine-gecko - Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer (Web Browser)

This post has been edited by Littlink on Sep 24 2009, 10:36 PM

Windows can run 100%.

Everyone on MFGG should just triple-boot their computer with windows, mac, and linux.

Which do YOU boot the most?

"i'll buy three cars and only ever drive one of them"

Doesn't everyone do this?