Re: So I really did try linux today (longish)

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"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
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>> No. not those.. House and Garden design stuff.. programs that can produce
>> greetings cards, educational stuff for small kids.. the kind of stuff
>> which makes a computer fun for all of the family.
>
> All included in Ubuntu.

Some included in ubuntu but no windows ones like the BBC ones for instance,
so many more available for windows including the ones for ubuntu and the
ones people *want* to use.

>
>>
>> The average family isn't going to buy two computers. one that can do it
>> all and another with an arcane OS good for only surfing and e-mail.
>
> Nowadays, most families have more than one computer and, if not, they can
> dual boot with XP.

Why dual boot when windows can do it all?

>
> Snip lying and unfounded BS insults.

I would but its common practice to quote the poster you are replying to even
if its lies and BS.
 
On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
wrote:


><VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!

That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
 
Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g07iku$95r$1@aioe.org...
>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:g07942$pff$1@aioe.org...
>>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:g072ef$p8i$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:g06vn4$eur$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>>>> Hadron wrote:
>>>>>>>>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>>>>>>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>>>>>>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web
>>>>>>>>> sites and
>>>>>>>>> email.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> How about these things?:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Burn CDs.
>>>>>>>> Rip CDs.
>>>>>>>> Listen to music.
>>>>>>>> Watch vidoes/DVDs.
>>>>>>>> Scan and print.
>>>>>>>> Spreadsheets.
>>>>>>>> Presentations
>>>>>>>> Newsgroups.
>>>>>>>> HTML editing.
>>>>>>>> Games like Chess, Tetris, all kinds of solitaire, etc.
>>>>>>>> Make videos.
>>>>>>>> Download photos from a camera and organize them.
>>>>>>>> Translations.
>>>>>>>> Use a dictionary
>>>>>>>> Learn how to touch type.
>>>>>>>> Edit images.
>>>>>>>> Send and receive a fax.
>>>>>>>> Take screenshots.
>>>>>>>> Create .PDF files.
>>>>>>>> Create and use a data base.
>>>>>>>> Instant messaging with over 10 different programs in one
>>>>>>>> including Windows Live Messenger.
>>>>>>>> IRC.
>>>>>>>> Bluetooth.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> and much more!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What you can't do with Ubuntu:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Worry about:
>>>>>>>> WPA and WGA raising their ugly heads,
>>>>>>>> DRM,
>>>>>>>> Viruses,
>>>>>>>> Root kits,
>>>>>>>> Spyware,
>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>> Malware.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Alias
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Play the big name games?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No, unfortunately the game makers don't see fit to write for
>>>>>> Linux. This is a reason for keeping an XP box around.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Run much of the software seen in the large computer stores?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You mean the software like PhotoShop, AutoCad and MS Office that
>>>>>> are only made for Windows? Of course not but there are comparable
>>>>>> programs you can install from the Ubuntu repository that are FREE,
>>>>>> with no need to go to a computer store.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For your average home user, however, they have no need for these
>>>>>> programs other than games.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Alias
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> No. not those.. House and Garden design stuff.. programs that can
>>>>> produce greetings cards, educational stuff for small kids.. the
>>>>> kind of stuff which makes a computer fun for all of the family.
>>>>
>>>> All included in Ubuntu.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The average family isn't going to buy two computers. one that can
>>>>> do it all and another with an arcane OS good for only surfing and
>>>>> e-mail.
>>>>
>>>> Nowadays, most families have more than one computer and, if not,
>>>> they can dual boot with XP.
>>>>
>>>> Snip lying and unfounded BS insults.
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>>>
>>>
>>> Why would they want to dual boot when XP/Vista are more than capable
>>> of handling e-mail and web surfing.
>>
>> There goes your bias and ignorance again.
>>
>>>
>>> Re the other points I made, I gotten a huge laugh out out of it..
>>> funniest thing I had heard in a long time.
>>
>> Laughing at your own humor is what?
>>
>>>
>>> Roll on Windows 7..
>>
>> First they've got to get Vista out of the garage.
>>
>> Alias
>
>
> Gotten nothing to do with bias and ignorance. I am talking about the
> average user. You talk of having two machines. Is that what your Spanish
> victims have? One machine for regular computing, and one that they pull
> out fast when you visit them?

Your channeling of what happens here isn't working.

> What I found funny was the guys back in the XP groups saying that they
> were glad you left.. :-) There may be a few here too who will show the
> same sentiment..

Funny, I still post there quite frequently and the only ones who seem to
object are people like you and Frank. BFD. Besides, I am not here to try
and win a popularity contest.

Alias
 
Adam Albright wrote:
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> <VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!
>
> That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
>

Precisely.

Alias
 
Adam Albright wrote:
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> <VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!
>
> That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
>

You're right there, but we had to keep picking you up off the floor as
you kept rolled on it. Do you remember?

I told you to get off the floor many a times, because what your demented
humor depicted and you laughing at it for you to be on the floor wasn't
even funny. It was a sad display.

You are total useless and worthless human being that needs professional
help, as shown by that Frank slobbering stupid post you made you silly
*clown*. All you do is slobber and lip drivel over Frank.

What do you want to do marry him? I don't Frank is the type.
 
Adam Albright wrote:
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> <VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!
>
> That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
>

<A little clean-up here on the game.>

What do you want to do Albright marry him? I don't think Frank is the type.
 
On Sun, 11 May 2008 19:34:11 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
wrote:

>Adam Albright wrote:
>> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> <VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!
>>
>> That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
>

>You're right there, but we had to keep picking you up off the floor as
>you kept rolled on it. Do you remember?

You and Frank are two of a kind ===> losers. You both can't stand to
be corrected or ridiculed. Too bad, I'm the guy that's glad to do it
because you both so richly deserve it. Don't like it? Bite me.
 
????What wrote:

> Adam Albright wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:13 -0400, ????What <What?@Wha???t.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> <VBG> I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!
>>
>>
>> That's because you're just another idiot like Frank.
>>
>
> <A little clean-up here on the game.>
>
> What do you want to do Albright marry him? I don't think Frank is the type.

No, but I want to sell his little drunken piggy ass on ebay.
What's the clown worth?
Frank
 
raylopez99 <raylopez99@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On May 11, 4:05 am, Charlie Tame <char...@tames.net> wrote:
>> The point about "US" Vs "Average Joe" is perfectly valid, and I say that
>> with no disrespect.
>
> All very logical, well and good, but remember that in C.O.L.A. the
> purpose by and large is flaming, not reasonable discourse.

No, YOUR purpose in COLA is TROLLING, not reasonable discourse.
The TRUE linux users here are quite reasonable, it's you and your trolly
friends who drag the "discourse" down to your level.
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Andrew Halliwell <spike1@ponder.sky.com> writes:

> raylopez99 <raylopez99@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> On May 11, 4:05 am, Charlie Tame <char...@tames.net> wrote:
>>> The point about "US" Vs "Average Joe" is perfectly valid, and I say that
>>> with no disrespect.
>>
>> All very logical, well and good, but remember that in C.O.L.A. the
>> purpose by and large is flaming, not reasonable discourse.
>
> No, YOUR purpose in COLA is TROLLING, not reasonable discourse.
> The TRUE linux users here are quite reasonable, it's you and your trolly
> friends who drag the "discourse" down to your level.

So who out of Mark Kent, Chrisv, 7, HPT, RonB are quite reasonable? Come
on ...
 
dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g07942$pff$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>>> No. not those.. House and Garden design stuff.. programs that can
>>> produce greetings cards, educational stuff for small kids.. the kind
>>> of stuff which makes a computer fun for all of the family.
>>
>> All included in Ubuntu.
>
> Some included in ubuntu but no windows ones like the BBC ones for
> instance, so many more available for windows including the ones for
> ubuntu and the ones people *want* to use.
>
>>
>>>
>>> The average family isn't going to buy two computers. one that can do
>>> it all and another with an arcane OS good for only surfing and e-mail.
>>
>> Nowadays, most families have more than one computer and, if not, they
>> can dual boot with XP.
>
> Why dual boot when windows can do it all?
>
>>
>> Snip lying and unfounded BS insults.
>
> I would but its common practice to quote the poster you are replying to
> even if its lies and BS.

Most people don't need XP or Vista and can use Ubuntu. You say Windows
can do everything Ubuntu can but you're wrong. Ubuntu is bullet proof
compared to Windows of any flavor in regards to viruses and malware. Not
only that, Ubuntu doesn't have WPA, WGA and DRM which many people object
to and others like you and Frank bend over as far as you can when MS
tells you to do so.

Of course I posted these fact (above) but you, like a true MS fanboy,
ignored it and hoped no one would notice.

Alias
 
dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g072ef$p8i$1@aioe.org...
>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:g06vn4$eur$1@aioe.org...
>>>> Hadron wrote:
>>>>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>>>>> email.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> How about these things?:
>>>>
>>>> Burn CDs.
>>>> Rip CDs.
>>>> Listen to music.
>>>> Watch vidoes/DVDs.
>>>> Scan and print.
>>>> Spreadsheets.
>>>> Presentations
>>>> Newsgroups.
>>>> HTML editing.
>>>> Games like Chess, Tetris, all kinds of solitaire, etc.
>>>> Make videos.
>>>> Download photos from a camera and organize them.
>>>> Translations.
>>>> Use a dictionary
>>>> Learn how to touch type.
>>>> Edit images.
>>>> Send and receive a fax.
>>>> Take screenshots.
>>>> Create .PDF files.
>>>> Create and use a data base.
>>>> Instant messaging with over 10 different programs in one including
>>>> Windows Live Messenger.
>>>> IRC.
>>>> Bluetooth.
>>>>
>>>> and much more!
>>>>
>>>> What you can't do with Ubuntu:
>>>>
>>>> Worry about:
>>>> WPA and WGA raising their ugly heads,
>>>> DRM,
>>>> Viruses,
>>>> Root kits,
>
> you get them for ubuntu, why don't they need to worry about them?

Nope, no WPA, WGA or DRM. Oops. There isn't one single virus in the wild
for Linux and there aren't any root kits either.
>
>>>> Spyware,
>>>> and
>>>> Malware.
>
> they get those for ubuntu too.

No, you can't, liar.

>
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>>>
>>>
>>> Play the big name games?
>>
>> No, unfortunately the game makers don't see fit to write for Linux.
>> This is a reason for keeping an XP box around.
>>
>>> Run much of the software seen in the large computer stores?
>>
>> You mean the software like PhotoShop, AutoCad and MS Office that are
>> only made for Windows? Of course not but there are comparable programs
>> you can install from the Ubuntu repository that are FREE, with no need
>> to go to a computer store.
>
>
> Its not a problem, windows runs all the open source applications you
> talk about and the windows applications as well as the games.

And the viruses, WPA, WGA and DRM.

> What's more people here already have windows so they don't need ubuntu
> to get all the benefits of open source.

Most people don't need *anything* that Windows does.

>
>
>>
>> For your average home user, however, they have no need for these
>> programs other than games.
>
> As they have no need for ubuntu as you don't either.

I don't need viruses, malware, WPA, WGA and DRM. Are you dense?

Alias
 
On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:31 +0200, Hadron wrote:

> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> Not Me wrote:
>>
>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>
>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>
> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
> email.

Well my needs go far beyond "websites" and "email" and it replaces
windows just fine for me too. So now what?

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"Rick" wrote:

> Top posting, sheesh.
>
>
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 02:17:58 -0600, Not Me wrote:
>
> > Overall, I have to agree.
> > Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users. If someone
> > just wants a machine to use for email, web browsing and such, they will
> > probably have someone set it up for them.
>
> If someone wants a Windows machine to do for email, web browsing and
> such, they will probably have someone else set it up for them.
>
> > If they have a friend or
> > relative who is somewhat computer literate do it, it doesn't much matter
> > what OS is used unless they want to start making changes themselves.
>
> True, Windows can be confusing to customize.
>
> > For those who just turn on their machine an hour a day to check email
> > and maybe read news online, it's like a radio, they don't care if it has
> > tubes or transistors, wires or printed circuits, they just want it to
> > do the job with as little effort as possible. The OS is the least of
> > their worries. Those of us who spend most waking hours in front of a
> > keyboard many times forget how the average user feels about the whole
> > thing. While I think that Windows or OS-X is easier for a newbie to
> > learn, that doesn't mean that a properly setup Linux machine doesn't
> > have it's place.
>
> How is a pre-installed Linux machine harder to learn than Windows or OS X?
>
> > I have 30+ P2-P3 systems on my LAN that were saved from
> > retirement by switching them to Linux.
> > It does email, terminal emulation for the AS-800, web browsing,
> > spreadsheets and such just fine.
> > I haven't had anyone ask me to set them up with a machine like that to
> > take home, but that doesn't make it any less useful. I don't go around
> > telling people to dump Windows in favor of Linux, but if they want to
> > try it, I certainly won't discourage them either. Every OS has it's
> > place.
>
> You seem to be discouraging them now.
>
> >
> > "Moshe Goldfarb" <brick.n.straw@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:2kbzlf7o7mae$.14j7x2jysgsb7.dlg@40tude.net...
> >> On Sat, 10 May 2008 11:00:21 -0400, Ezekiel wrote:
> >>
> >>> Lots of you advocates probably seen my posts or at least know that I
> >>> post here. You probably disagree/hate my posts but that's cool too. My
> >>> laptop powered down last night (ran out of battery) so I had to do a
> >>> fresh reboot this AM. During reboot GRUB came up and I figure WTF....
> >>> I'll boot Ubuntu and play a bit with linux.
> >>>
> >>> I'm sure that 95% of you have your "guard up" already and have made up
> >>> your minds already about what you think I'm going to post. And you're
> >>> ready to call me names or something in return. Don't worry... I won't
> >>> dissapoint you. I'll try not to make judgements and simply tell it
> >>> like it is.
> > <snip>
> >> Your experience just confirms the main reason why people are not
> >> switching to Linux and why Linux still sits a 0.6 percent of the
> >> desktop market. Linux is just too buggy for average Joe. --
> >> Moshe Goldfarb
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Rick
>
I am an average home user and perform simple tasks such as
surfing,e-mail,word and spreadsheet. But Vista fails to do simple basic
functions such as surfing and annoys me a lot while Ubuntu keeps me happy and
function as I want it to be.
I am not interested whether 1 person uses Ubuntu or 1000 people use Ubunu
and I am not requesting anyone to switch to any OS.
As a Vista user I am posting my displeasure in these NGs for which I am
entitled and if any of you Vista fanclub members don't like it,tough luck.
Only feature I like most in vista is System Restore and I use it very often.
 
Stephan Rose <nospam@spammer.com> writes:

> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:31 +0200, Hadron wrote:
>
>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>
>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>
>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>
>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>> email.
>
> Well my needs go far beyond "websites" and "email" and it replaces
> windows just fine for me too. So now what?

It replaces windows for me too. And my "needs" are much more advanced
than RonB. My point should be obvious to anyone. Our "needs" are not
necessarily other peoples. As the lists of issues in the help forums
reveal.

Until Wine works properly (its still beta) then there is little hope of
Linux meeting most needs.
 
"Stephan Rose" <nospam@spammer.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:31 +0200, Hadron wrote:
>
>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>
>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>
>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>
>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>> email.
>
> Well my needs go far beyond "websites" and "email" and it replaces
> windows just fine for me too. So now what?
>
> --
> Stephan
> 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
>
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Horses for courses.. we all have varying needs and desires..

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"Alias" <iamalias@removegmail.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:g07942$pff$1@aioe.org...
>>
>>
>>>> No. not those.. House and Garden design stuff.. programs that can
>>>> produce greetings cards, educational stuff for small kids.. the kind of
>>>> stuff which makes a computer fun for all of the family.
>>>
>>> All included in Ubuntu.
>>
>> Some included in ubuntu but no windows ones like the BBC ones for
>> instance, so many more available for windows including the ones for
>> ubuntu and the ones people *want* to use.
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The average family isn't going to buy two computers. one that can do it
>>>> all and another with an arcane OS good for only surfing and e-mail.
>>>
>>> Nowadays, most families have more than one computer and, if not, they
>>> can dual boot with XP.
>>
>> Why dual boot when windows can do it all?
>>
>>>
>>> Snip lying and unfounded BS insults.
>>
>> I would but its common practice to quote the poster you are replying to
>> even if its lies and BS.
>
> Most people don't need XP or Vista and can use Ubuntu. You say Windows can
> do everything Ubuntu can but you're wrong.

Go on then name something Ubuntu can do that windows can't.
This will be fun, I have had this before with die hard Ubuntu users trying
to find something that windows can't do and ubuntu can.
You just prove how ignorant you are by posting such cr@p claims.

> Ubuntu is bullet proof compared to Windows of any flavor in regards to
> viruses and malware.

So you eronously keep saying, However a quick look at the list of known
security holes in Ubuntu will show that what you say is bull, not only bull
but as it has been pointed out to you in the past lies that you continue to
use.

> Not only that, Ubuntu doesn't have WPA, WGA and DRM which many people
> object to and others like you and Frank bend over as far as you can when
> MS tells you to do so.

WGA, WPA are not a problem for most users.
DRM is a problem for you, tried using the hish definition downloads from the
BBC iPlayer on your Ubuntu yet?
Hint, it doesn't work because Ubuntu doesn't support DRM, but you already
knew this as you have been told in the past.

>
> Of course I posted these fact (above) but you, like a true MS fanboy,
> ignored it and hoped no one would notice.

You posted the truth like I did, I think not.

The facts are, nobody needs ubuntu.
Some people need windows.
Most people want windows.
You are just a troll who makes things up as you go.

>
> Aliatroll
 
"Alias" <iamalias@removegmail.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:g072ef$p8i$1@aioe.org...
>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:g06vn4$eur$1@aioe.org...
>>>>> Hadron wrote:
>>>>>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>>>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>>>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>>>>>> email.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> How about these things?:
>>>>>
>>>>> Burn CDs.
>>>>> Rip CDs.
>>>>> Listen to music.
>>>>> Watch vidoes/DVDs.
>>>>> Scan and print.
>>>>> Spreadsheets.
>>>>> Presentations
>>>>> Newsgroups.
>>>>> HTML editing.
>>>>> Games like Chess, Tetris, all kinds of solitaire, etc.
>>>>> Make videos.
>>>>> Download photos from a camera and organize them.
>>>>> Translations.
>>>>> Use a dictionary
>>>>> Learn how to touch type.
>>>>> Edit images.
>>>>> Send and receive a fax.
>>>>> Take screenshots.
>>>>> Create .PDF files.
>>>>> Create and use a data base.
>>>>> Instant messaging with over 10 different programs in one including
>>>>> Windows Live Messenger.
>>>>> IRC.
>>>>> Bluetooth.
>>>>>
>>>>> and much more!
>>>>>
>>>>> What you can't do with Ubuntu:
>>>>>
>>>>> Worry about:
>>>>> WPA and WGA raising their ugly heads,
>>>>> DRM,
>>>>> Viruses,
>>>>> Root kits,
>>
>> you get them for ubuntu, why don't they need to worry about them?
>
> Nope, no WPA, WGA or DRM. Oops. There isn't one single virus in the wild
> for Linux and there aren't any root kits either.

Moron, just google for ubutu and root kits and there are plenty of places
telling you how to check for and remove this software that doesn't exist,
including sourceforge.net

>>
>>>>> Spyware,
>>>>> and
>>>>> Malware.
>>
>> they get those for ubuntu too.
>
> No, you can't, liar.

Yes you can, but with you being an idiot I expect you believe the lies the
other linux advocates are telling you.

>
>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Alias
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Play the big name games?
>>>
>>> No, unfortunately the game makers don't see fit to write for Linux. This
>>> is a reason for keeping an XP box around.
>>>
>>>> Run much of the software seen in the large computer stores?
>>>
>>> You mean the software like PhotoShop, AutoCad and MS Office that are
>>> only made for Windows? Of course not but there are comparable programs
>>> you can install from the Ubuntu repository that are FREE, with no need
>>> to go to a computer store.
>>
>>
>> Its not a problem, windows runs all the open source applications you talk
>> about and the windows applications as well as the games.
>
> And the viruses, WPA, WGA and DRM.
>
>> What's more people here already have windows so they don't need ubuntu to
>> get all the benefits of open source.
>
> Most people don't need *anything* that Windows does.

Most people don't need a computer so I guess you got that one correct.
You had to get something correct eventually.

>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> For your average home user, however, they have no need for these
>>> programs other than games.
>>
>> As they have no need for ubuntu as you don't either.
>
> I don't need viruses, malware, WPA, WGA and DRM. Are you dense?

But you do need DRM, by your own admittance you use XP to run games.
So now you have blown your own lies maybe you will sod off.
I doubt it though as you really are dense, you can't even hold an argument
without shooting yourself down.

>
> Alias
>
 
"Stephan Rose" <nospam@spammer.com> wrote in message
news:-tadnaoj-_3kprXVnZ2dnUVZ_vninZ2d@giganews.com...
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:31 +0200, Hadron wrote:
>
>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>
>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>
>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>
>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>> email.
>
> Well my needs go far beyond "websites" and "email" and it replaces
> windows just fine for me too. So now what?

Who really cares, its the needs of the individual user that matter. What you
or Frank or alias need/use is irrelevant to anyone else.
 
dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <iamalias@removegmail.com> wrote in message
> news:um6ko6BtIHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:g072ef$p8i$1@aioe.org...
>>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:g06vn4$eur$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>> Hadron wrote:
>>>>>>> RonB <ronb02noSPAM@gmail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Not Me wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Overall, I have to agree.
>>>>>>>>> Linux is not ready to replace Windows for most home users.
>>>>>>>> It replaced Windows just fine for me.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, but your "needs" were discovered to be looking at web sites and
>>>>>>> email.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How about these things?:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Burn CDs.
>>>>>> Rip CDs.
>>>>>> Listen to music.
>>>>>> Watch vidoes/DVDs.
>>>>>> Scan and print.
>>>>>> Spreadsheets.
>>>>>> Presentations
>>>>>> Newsgroups.
>>>>>> HTML editing.
>>>>>> Games like Chess, Tetris, all kinds of solitaire, etc.
>>>>>> Make videos.
>>>>>> Download photos from a camera and organize them.
>>>>>> Translations.
>>>>>> Use a dictionary
>>>>>> Learn how to touch type.
>>>>>> Edit images.
>>>>>> Send and receive a fax.
>>>>>> Take screenshots.
>>>>>> Create .PDF files.
>>>>>> Create and use a data base.
>>>>>> Instant messaging with over 10 different programs in one including
>>>>>> Windows Live Messenger.
>>>>>> IRC.
>>>>>> Bluetooth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> and much more!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What you can't do with Ubuntu:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Worry about:
>>>>>> WPA and WGA raising their ugly heads,
>>>>>> DRM,
>>>>>> Viruses,
>>>>>> Root kits,
>>>
>>> you get them for ubuntu, why don't they need to worry about them?
>>
>> Nope, no WPA, WGA or DRM. Oops. There isn't one single virus in the
>> wild for Linux and there aren't any root kits either.
>
> Moron, just google for ubutu and root kits and there are plenty of
> places telling you how to check for and remove this software that
> doesn't exist, including sourceforge.net

In theory, yes, in practice, no. Name ONE virus or root kit in the wild
that's attacking Ubuntu. Just one. You can't do it. The ONLY way my
computer can get hacked is if the hacker is sitting in front of my
computer. Live with it and be a good little boy and go update your AV
and anti malware apps. I have no need to do that.

Snip BS

Alias
 
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