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| Platypi:
--- Quote from: Køtt on January 03, 2018, 11:48:42 AM ---to be real here, i really would love to dive into distributions of linux especially debian, however i am not so sure if it's not very friendly to users like me who have a lack of knowledge for programming or scripting actually --- End quote --- You'll likely have to learn to use the terminal a bit if you want to try out different desktop managers, and especially if you want to use something like Arch Linux. But that's a good skill to have, so I'd use it as a learning opportunity. --- Quote from: Køtt on January 03, 2018, 01:59:55 PM ---i'd like to use debian but i dunno where to start really to learn more about it or how to use it. i worry a lot about loving up even at the most obvious situations with that kind of stuff --- End quote --- I was really worried about loving things up when I started. But as long as you're using a machine you don't rely on, there's no much to worry about. It takes some effort to damage something irreversibly. If you don't have a machine to test on, or just want to play it extra safe, just use a virtual machine. Virtual Box allows you to do a lot, while remaining pretty beginner friendly in my opinion. If you have issues, and Google doesn't help, feel free to report back here. --- Quote from: Red Spy on January 04, 2018, 12:23:32 AM ---this doesn't foster a circlejerk attitude no sir --- End quote --- I apologize if I come off as a bit r/iamverysmart, but it's objectively true. Windows is designed to appeal to the average consumers, while most Linux distributions are geared toward more technically inclined users who desire more control over their system. Can you honestly look at Arch Linux and say it doesn't require more technical prowess to setup and use than Windows? And I'm not saying it's bad to not want to deal with the inner workings of your system--it takes a certain level of masochism, really. Some people just need to answer emails, use a word processor, and watch YouTube. And that's perfectly fine. All that said, there are certainly mainstream Linux distributions (offered for free if you want to try them out in Virtual Box for yourself), like Linux Mint or Elementary OS, that appeal to a less technically inclined audience. We don't think we're smarter than you because we use Linux. Please stop projecting your insecurities onto us. If you want to have an honest, civilized discussion about the pros and cons of Linux and Windows, we're happy to oblige. Otherwise, if you just want to fling stuff at Linux users, I (honestly and unironically) recommend 4chan's Technology board. --- Quote from: Stellarnaut on January 04, 2018, 12:32:16 AM ---why are we arguing over computer operating systems --- End quote --- It's just Red Spy and two and a half limericks being belligerent. The rest of us are just trying to talk about something that interests us. |
| torin²:
--- Quote from: two and a half limericks on January 02, 2018, 03:59:50 AM ---ucuntu? with the friend penguin? that operating system? --- End quote --- ucunta kente |
| Køtt:
--- Quote from: Platypi on January 04, 2018, 11:09:47 AM ---Virtual Box --- End quote --- i actually used something like this before however i tried using it on a different windows version instead lol maybe ill try that out with linux, it's free after all |
| SubDaWoofer:
--- Quote from: Køtt on January 04, 2018, 11:56:59 AM ---i actually used something like this before however i tried using it on a different windows version instead lol maybe ill try that out with linux, it's free after all --- End quote --- pro tip: using virtual box with linux makes itrun at like 20% speed of normal because of the elf32/64 emulation |
| Platypi:
Any Emacs users here? loving love that piece of stuff. |
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