At least I'm very happy using Ubuntu and even 64 bit version. I used to use Windows for years. And when I noticed that most of programs I'm using are Open Source it was very logical next step to start using OS, OS! And that's it. I'm using Ubuntu and I'm very happy with it.
I agree that some of the configuration stuff could have been quite kinky for new guys that doesn't understand about scriptin, configuration files, command prompts etc. So there is a lot of stuff to do.
But if I think regular user. Would I recommend Ubuntu for my Mom? Yes. Why not. If there is any technical hazzle. I'll take care of it. And using it is just like Windows for her. But system is just safer and there arent constant problems with malware.
I also found out that every program that I use is Open Source except OS. Then it was quite natural to start using Linux instead of Windows. Now I got everything for free!
Our organization changed from XP to Ubuntu when we were thinking about Vista. Free update, free software, free developing tools etc. Also our customers now get free OS with our products. No need to buy expensive Windows licenses for every workstation that only runs our software.
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At least I'm very happy using Ubuntu and even 64 bit version. I used to use Windows for years. And when I noticed that most of programs I'm using are Open Source it was very logical next step to start using OS, OS! And that's it. I'm using Ubuntu and I'm very happy with it. I agree that some of the configuration stuff could have been quite kinky for new guys that doesn't understand about scriptin, configuration files, command prompts etc. So there is a lot of stuff to do. But if I think regular user. Would I recommend Ubuntu for my Mom? Yes. Why not. If there is any technical hazzle. I'll take care of it. And using it is just like Windows for her. But system is just safer and there arent constant problems with malware.
I also found out that every program that I use is Open Source except OS. Then it was quite natural to start using Linux instead of Windows. Now I got everything for free!
Our organization changed from XP to Ubuntu when we were thinking about Vista. Free update, free software, free developing tools etc. Also our customers now get free OS with our products. No need to buy expensive Windows licenses for every workstation that only runs our software.
It's just so great!!!
Yep, we got also tired of Windows, activation, costs etc. Now we're running all machiness on Ubuntu and we're very happy with it.