Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on January 14, 2006 07:15 PM
1. Linux requires a lot less advanced hardware to do anything, especially media
Linux also lacks decent drivers for more recent hardware, such as my Canon Pixma IP5000 printer and Creative Webcam Pro.
2. Linux does not need to be rebooted every 5 minutes like windows.
Apparently Windows 95 is the last version you ever used if you seriously believe that. Windows XP Professional is rock solid - my PC has run for months without a reboot.
3. Windows is fricken expensive for a dedicated media server
You get what you pay for.
However, to be fair, I will add this shortcoming of Windows XP - if you are an ignorant careless n00b you are far more likely to be infected by viruses/spyware/malware. However, for those with a little common sense and an arsenal of a few free/open-source applications, this isn't a problem.
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Re:Using Windows instead
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on January 14, 2006 07:15 PMLinux also lacks decent drivers for more recent hardware, such as my Canon Pixma IP5000 printer and Creative Webcam Pro.
2. Linux does not need to be rebooted every 5 minutes like windows.
Apparently Windows 95 is the last version you ever used if you seriously believe that. Windows XP Professional is rock solid - my PC has run for months without a reboot.
3. Windows is fricken expensive for a dedicated media server
You get what you pay for.
However, to be fair, I will add this shortcoming of Windows XP - if you are an ignorant careless n00b you are far more likely to be infected by viruses/spyware/malware. However, for those with a little common sense and an arsenal of a few free/open-source applications, this isn't a problem.
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