Do You Use Linux? Why or Why Not?

@godiane (206)
Philippines
October 7, 2008 12:02am CST
A lot of people I know are switching to Linux. That's because Linux cannot be invaded by computer virii. What are your thoughts about it?
4 responses
• United States
11 Oct 08
I have been using Linux for a few years now. Once I got used to it, I found that I became so much more productive on my computer. I use Linux for many reasons. It is much more customizable than Windows -- I can make my interface look much nicer, and make it work exactly how I want it. With most distributions, my computer runs faster than it does in Windows. Also, you would be surprised how many Windows programs have a Linux equivalent that is just as good or better. It is true that Linux machines do not get viruses, but this is definitely not my only reason for using it. The possibilities are endless!
@godiane (206)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
What you wrote here is pretty much complete! I'm also more productive now that I'm using Linux since it's faster, and I can customize my desktop in any way I want. :) True, there are endless possibilities with Linux.
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
9 Oct 08
Linux seems like a good way to go these days. I've heard about it not having virus problems but I don't think alot of software is compatible with it. I'm might be wrong about that but I figure so since most computers are installed with Microsoft.
@zenki08 (700)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
I don't use Linux because of software and some hardware issues. Technically not all hardware have installation software for Linux and this goes with software as well. Since microsoft has control of over 70 percent of the computer industry in terms of OS, Software are usually developed for the windows platform. But when the time comes when Linux also becomes like windows I might think of using it
@godiane (206)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Yes, while I agree that Linux has many software and hardware issues, developers are working hard to make Linux compatible to all computers. I really hope that Linux can be as compatible to all computers like Windows.
• China
7 Oct 08
i think people use it not because linux cannot be invaded by computer virii. no system can say it cannot be invaded. people use it because it is free.
@godiane (206)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
I agree, but what I like about Linux is that people who develop virus do not take into consideration developing for Linux, so my computer is virus-free. :)