How many here use linux or used it before?

[greggh]

Ive been using linux since mid-93. Started with SLS which was one of the first linux distros. In late 93 I switched to patricks slackware (which was based on SLS.) My current desktop at home is usually booted into Gentoo, my laptop is running Ubuntu. I have windows running in vmware on both for when I need windows.

 

[darren1270]

I have been using linux since January.... Started with Ubuntu Edgy now using feisty on a dual boot with win xp pro on my main desktop. Have been switching out distros on my dual boot laptop will be installing Fedora 7 over the weekend.

 

[gunslinger]

Been playing around with linux off and on for a few years but I have never been happy enough with it to make it primary os.

 

[Holzster]

I use Linux full time. If I need windows I use it in a virtual machine - for that I use VirtualBOX - GREAT open source project.
The only other M$ software I have is I am an M$ Action pack subscribor - I have Server 2003 setup but use it as a demo for clients -
I use Ubuntu for my desktops & Have one Ubuntu server as well as a Debian Server
Another way I use Linux is I flashed my Linksys WRT router with DDWRT - If you have not heard of it check it out at: dd-wrt.com.

Holzster

 

[Vitiated]

Hello,
Has anyone here used linux here and if so which one. Well i got mandrake , Centos on my system with win 98 win 2003 also .

So how many of you guys use linux now a days and how many have used shell and know how to use it?

At work I use a Windows XP laptop for compatibility with the environment that is in place there, but I've been running Ubuntu 100% at home for at least a year. I don't own a Windows XP license and when building my system chose Ubuntu; I'm on Feisty now.

In just the last year, I have noticed a remarkable difference in the end user experience, and would recommend for many users - I've got my parents on many open source apps, but haven't tried to convert them to an open source operating system yet (OSOS, lol). Lack of Printer support and other small issues may keep some away.

With only a years experience, I'm still a noob. FYI - Yakuake is indispensable, Google it!

I love the open source community

 

[darren1270]

Lack of Printer support

HP Printers seem to work quite well with ubuntu.

Darren

 

[rnojonson]

Seems like a long time.

I discovered LST Linux in a library book 10 years ago. Tried Slackware then Red Hat, then 4 or 6 other distros. I dual booted Fedora Core with MS Win98se and moved on to Ubuntu and XP Pro. Today I use Xubuntu as my main OS and XP Pro just to remember. Seems like most if not all of my computing problems have gone away with Linux.

 

[XT18]

I use PClinuxOS 2007 most of the time, i got it on dual boot with vista. It works pretty good out of the box(if you install the 2007 one get ready to download 700megs+ of updates) I also got it pimped out with compiz fusion and the effects murder vista and mac.

 

[OfficeITPlus]

Ipcop

I'm planning on reacquiring my old CelA333 and refurbishing it into a hardware firewall/gateway, but I'm not sure which distro will go on yet.

You could also try ipcop. It is a fork of smoothwall but included a lot of things only available as paid for addins for smoothwall. www dot ipcop dot org

You might also like to look at SME server which includes a firewall but also gives all the functionality of M$ SBS on a lower hardware base. www dot contribs dot org.

Both have active supportive user bases and ongoing development.

Tony

 

[murali]

I have my laptop and home PC with Dual Boot, both WinXP Pro and Mandriva One. Unfortunately none of my customers using Linux, so at the moment it's just personal use not business. Most of the time I will be running Linux, Windows only when there is a need. Best thing I like about Linux is the UI, you can trick someone saying you are running Mac OS just by changing the Theme, Wallpaper, Icons and launch Kicker (ksmoothdock).

Linux Rocks!

Murali

 

[SuperStuff]

Ubuntu

I'm using 8.04 Hard Ubuntu on a Thinkpad R31 right now. I like it so far, but it has some issues like the trackpoint pointer moving at random times, volume buttons not functioning correctly, and I have been reading about potential hard drive issues on laptops. I plug a USB mouse to bypass the trackpoint problem and have found a potential fix for the audio buttons.

I also run Puppy Linux on a Dell PII laptop. Version 3.0 work fine with my wireless card, but I can't seem to get Version 4.0 to get it working 100% yet.

 

[Alex25]

Linux

I have a dual boot with windows XP and Ubuntu Hardy Heron. I would use Linux all the time but I haven't found a good I-Tunes alternative for my podcasts yet. If you looking for user friendly, try PCLinux OS. I have it loaded on an older PC and it's really easy to load and use. Linux forums are a huge help if you get lost.

 

[wvstephens]

I only have one system out of 5 running windows. And on my lappy I run xp in vmware. If it was not for my sons games all 5 would be running linux. Just some of the games do not run well in wine. I have found it to be more stable and I don't have to worry about my kids loading them down with Malware/viruses...

 

[i2omani]

Debian /etch here almost 5 yrs now and still learning

 

[gunslinger]

I use a knoppix live cd for data recovery at times.

 

[cleanwithit]

I use Ubuntu, Knoppix, Backtrack 3, and a few other live cds/distros.

 

[bmetman]

I use several linux distros and love them all. I use ubuntu, knoppix, bt3 and a few other smaller distros for firewalls and such.

 

[1Tek]

Started with Red Hat in 99 (cartman - I think) at home to become more familiar with *nix systems since I was using SunOS at work around that time, and fell in love with the command line!

I've used/still use...

HP-UX - J5000 workstation, I know it's not linux - but I must stay fresh with HP-UX
Gentoo - my MythTV box
Ubuntu - laptops (T61p, T42, T30, and A31p)
Knoppix - as a general liveCD rescue from time to time, although been using Gentoo's LiveCD for more of that lately

Once my wife finished school I got her off windows back in 2006, so we're almost windows free. She still uses a VM (VirtualBox) for the must have windows app -Quicken!

 

[TechHelper]

I use/d Linux. The Ubuntu version.

 

[kz1000]

Was a Unix Sys Admin back in the day (and still am sometimes) - so am comfortable with Linux.

IMHO distibutions such as Ubuntu have made it usable for the home.

Have agreed with a customer to trial Ubuntu for her teenager's PC. Teen & friends are Malware Magnets. So far the results look promising. The results will probably start another thread...

Tim