description Why and why not a person might enjoy linux. Linux is a computer operating system similar to Microsoft Windows or Apple OS X.
Why I like Linux (2010) (for the most part I'm referring to Ubuntu Linux)
* Install to as many systems as you'd like (no licence fees)
* Upgrade whenever there's a new version without cost. * Live CDs (Boot to OS on a PC without installing it)
* ISOs -- Easy to find files to create your own install sets.
* Boot From Thumb Drive (Easy to put ISOs on thumb drive)
* Usually can start running with graphics and network without installing any extra drivers.
* Ubuntu install can detect existing OSes and repartion drive and install along side the existing OS.
* Google Chrome runs fast and looks great
* PHP/Python ready. (easy to run php/python scripts from command line.)
* Security model seems strong but not too disruptive.
* Seems relitivly few viruses available. * The look is sharp and clean without being overwhelming.
* REALLY easy to add applications/functions right from Linux (you don't need to go out to a website looking for them.) * TONS of really cool command line functions... you can even download/install a program from one single command. * Workspaces - Group similar tasks together on a virtual screen - quickly switch between them (with some neat access features and effects.)
* User Interface effects... look really cool and very customizable.
* Create SFTP, Windows Share and other connections as simple file folder shortcuts. * Rarely need to restart, even after several system updates. * Doesn't seem to get slower as you install applications.
* Remote into your computer accounts via SSH NX -- you can log into and use your computer from anywhere securely even while someone else is using your computer. (could relatively easily create a terminal server and old computers could access modern features as well as making a singly managed system)
* Runs snappy even on less powerful systems. (Doesn't require powerful/more costly equipment.)
* Cool proc folder which is actually virtual folders and files .. open them to read the state of the computer... neat idea.
* Configuration is done in simple text files so it's easy enough to maintain program details with a simple text editor. * Lots of premade builds of linux for many special purposes.. get the ISO, install the ISO on a box (or boot to it as a live cd..) and you have a new purposed device :)
* VNC built right in (easy remote access/screen sharing) * Bluetooth, Wired Network, Wireless Network, Audio supported.
* Extremely configurable and modifiable. * Likely directed more by 'because it's cool and I love it' reasons than profit/commercial decisions. * Built from community accessible / reviewed code.
* If you'd like, you can learn from the computer code that makes it go.
* Been gaining momentum and continuing to improve. * As you learn linux, should be able to create systems for specialized hardware (linux could be good as a 'project' os.)
What I don't like about linux (2010)
* Macromedia Flash a little glitchy
* Some stuff is still a bit technical to configure (but if you have time in some ways that's fun.)
* Multi monitor support is a little tough to get going. And when you do, it works more like each monitor is it's own computer rather then one big desktop. You must modify things to get apps to move between screens.
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