Why I use Linux as my main OS

Originally Posted by Ralph Bromley

I have been a linux user for about 7 years now, I am a loyal user of Linux and barely use Windows and I have some very good reasons.
First of all Linux has not been as troublesome to me as Windows has, if there is an issue with it its actually easier to fix (even with the terminal) then Windows.
Secondly it doesnt need a restart for every little security patch or change to the OS, in linux all the components are separate from the kernel and for me this is more of a good thing then a bad thing.
Thirdly Linux is far more easier to modify and customize to my needs, no need for 3rd party projects to customize linux to the way it suits me.

Other things that bug the heck out of me in windows are:
The file browser, I always hated windows explorer for not embracing stuff like tabs like most linux file managers do.
The need to defrag it, NTFS has to be the most broken file system ever created after FAT as it clutters far too easily.

But the top reason why I use linux is Microsoft itself, they are one of the most anti competitive companies out there and have tried to shut down linux many times with false patent claims and intimidation, I only keep windows around for netflix but that is it and might remove it once I get a boxee or something like that.
I have a PS3 but warming it up just for netflix gets tedious

Currently I use Ubuntu 12.04 and very rarely boot into Windows 7 Professional 64bit on my self built machine

Anti-competitive? Try Apple on that one. They're very secretive about everything, everything from software to hardware to the finished product is built in-house (or contracted out). Users has to get most of their software from the Apple store.

At least Windows allows for most FOSS (free open source software) to be installed. Firefox & Open Office are 2 great examples of MS allowing FOSS on Windows. There are many software options available for Windows users, free & non-free. Not so with Apple.

But I do agree with you on the file system, the NTFS file system has to be defragged often. Except for those of use who has SSD's.

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I have switched to a new linux by the way folks, its called Netrunner 4.2 Dryland and its friggin fantastic