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Ubuntu Linux vs. Mac OS X
An anonymous reader writes "An article on InformationWeek pits an Apple user against an Ubuntu Linux user (although he talks about other distros as well) as to which OS makes a better desktop operating system. As might be expected, the conclusion seems to be "different strokes for different folks," but it's interesting to see Microsoft cut (mostly) out of the equation."
Well using the hammer anaoligy...
If I need a hammer then I choose what hammer is best for the job, but choosing the wrong one won't stop you from completing the job correctly it will just be ineffeciant.
For example I own 3 hammers.
A small light hammer
A medium size hammer
A heavy slege like hammer (one handed)
When I am doing molding I like to use the light hammer because I am hammering threw light wood in tight corners. I could use the slege and get the job done but it will tire out my hand quicker also mistakes could break the wood easier.
If I am driving a nail into masonary. The slege hammer work because I can get the nail in with less strikes. I could use the small or medium hammer but it will require more strikes and tire me out quicker.
If I am doing some roofing The medium hammer works the best. The Large one requires more strainus movement to move the heavy hammer, The light one requires more strikes.
Then there are jobs that I don't tend to do. Say working with metal, the perfered tool would be the ball hammer. But I may use my light or medium hammer for the job, it may not turn out as good and will be extra work but I decided for a job ill do onese it is not worth it to buy an other hammer.
The same with OS's, Depending what I am going to be doing ill choose my OS like a hammer.
If I need to run a lot comerical applications or I want to play games and just light computer work, Then Ill choose windows.
If I tend to run some comerical apps and I normally do light computer work, but sometimes I need to ramp up to some more custom script/app configuration that Macs are great.
If I need a single use server or need to to a lot of customizable work then Ill choose Linux.
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