I hate Linux!

cdbsi

I am a Linux expert and it still is so unrealiable. I install Linux a lot, and, most often, it is incompatible with my system.

Konqueror crashes all the time etc.

I just hate Linux to death.

Schmeg007

It does give you a pretty good bang for your buck, though.

piersk

Ok, so why use it? Why not focus more of your energy on becoming a windows expert?

stuartc1

That's computers for you 🙂 .... when it comes to anything to do with them you just can't be 100% sure of anything....... that's why im thinking of becoming a gardener 😉

in comparison to what's available though wouldn't you say Linux has some nice things going for it? (like not Microsoft)

cdbsi

Yeah... I'm just venting right now because I'm a little frustrated. I have been installing Linux lately, so you get the idea.

I am an all-around computer expert, and Linux is the most unrealiable thing that I have encountered. It IS free, though.

mhalloran

I hate to question your expertise but I think you’ll find that most people that have experience on multiple operation systems will find Linux to be extremely reliable. It’s still a little rough around the edges when it comes to compiling and installing software but once you get through it, you really understand what components were installed and where all files were stored. It takes a little more then just hitting the “next” button and that’s why I don’t think Linux is close to being ready to replace Windows for the average Joe yet. As far as web servers and development (programming) computers are concerned, I’d rely and prefer a Linux machine to a Windows machine any day.

Moonglobe

lately i've been trying to phase out winxp from my life as much as possible--installed slackware 9 on half my hd and its runnign fine, no probleams at all. kde's up and running, gnome works too, ive already started tweaking even though im an utter newb and it all feels natural to me. i agree with mhalloran, it really feels good knowing EXACTLY what you're installing, what it does (mostly) and where it's installed to. i dont have this in windows; for all i know some program's installer could have just overwriten my shell32.dll and the next time i so much as click on something my computer will crash!

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Sxooter

Saying "Linux" (which is a kernel, not an operating system) is unreliable because Konquerer crashes is like saying Toyota builds crappy cars because the stock windshield wipers only lasted a few months before needing replacement.

Linux (the kernel) is VERY reliable, especially compared to Windows (the kernel.).

The Operating systems built on the linux kernel (i.e. linux distributions like RedHat, or Debian) are also VERY stable and reliable.

Some of the applications included are not so stable or reliable. They are, after all, free.

Test them and find the ones that work and ignore the other ones. You'll still have more quality, reliable software installed than a default windows install (i.e. almost none in Windows.)

Generally when I see someone saying they're an expert and saying linux is unreliable, I find that both of those statements are overstated. I.e. linux is more reliable than they think, and they're much less the expert than they think they are.

My Linux workstation has an uptime of 51 days, and is busily burning CDs whilst playing mp3s while I type this message while it acts as a development server. No hangs, no problems.

Now, if your hardware is shit, you can't blame linux. Test your memory (memtest86.com) and look for bad bits. It's quite likely you have some in your machine. Linux is good, but it can't make up for bad hardware.