I like an OS which actually works, which unfortunately applies to none.
I like people who think before they post, which unfortunately doesn't apply to Mitjitsu.
I like people who give linux a shot before complaining about OSs that don't work before they give their 2 c which unfortunately doesn't apply to Mitjitsu.
So 7 years after the release windows xp is a stable and relatively fast OS while vista only runs smooth with 2 GB of RAM... is that a sign of well developed software or is it a sign of contracts between software developers and hardware designers? ... or does it mean "fuck it... we don't have to develop good software because everyone has to buy it. let's hope that nobody ever hears of open source and its benefits."
It's sick because who the fuck uses Linux other than pretentious people who want a reason to hate on the majority.
programmers are not responsible for the stupidness put into the windows software architecture.
some reasons to use a linux distribution (first that come to mind, random order):
- don't care about viruses and spyware
- operating system doesn't crash when running more than 2 applications
- free operating system
- easier to use when used to it
- no secret surprises like wpa
- operating system doesn't eat up 15 Gigabytes of Disk Space
- operating system doesn't need 2 Gigs of RAM to run smooth
- software for everything you need, but free (legally)
- open source software with less bugs than software maintained by a company who is the market leader and should be able to provide software which is worth its money.
it is not hate on the majority. it's logical.
other than that most of the internet servers are linux servers because it's easier to maintain them and the network architecture is more stable.
my advice: the runners put hours and hours of dedication into the run. so in my opinion it'd be no big deal at all to sacrifice one hour of your time to set up an easy to use linux distribution like ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com), spend another hour to get used to it and then go on with the run.
sorry for the off-topicness. i have been waiting for that run since the DoT skip was discovered. really great so far. keep up the good work.