I go to the University of Utah and it is not as bleak a computer situation. I have access to Windows 98/2000/XP, Unix (Solaris), Linux (RedHat)and Mac with OS X. In the CS department, it is about half Linux half Windows XP. In the ECE, we have mainly Unix and Windows and in the open access labs, it is about half Mac and Half Windows.
I don't know why everyone is so down on windows though. I have been running fedora for about 6 months on my laptop, and for the most part, I prefer XP for compatibility and availability of software. I don't think Office is terrible at all. I prefer it to openOffice so far. I personally think that macs are great for content creation, but not worth the price. I could set up a nice 4 computer network for the price of a G5. I also don't like not being able to toy with the mac as easily as an intel/amd rig.
Don't get me wrong, I like Linux a lot especially for the price, but I don't really hold a grudge against MS either. If you don't like it don't use it. If you can't stand the fact that your school only provides Windows stuff, Transfer.
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I go to the University of Utah and it is not as bleak a computer situation. I have access to Windows 98/2000/XP, Unix (Solaris), Linux (RedHat)and Mac with OS X. In the CS department, it is about half Linux half Windows XP. In the ECE, we have mainly Unix and Windows and in the open access labs, it is about half Mac and Half Windows. I don't know why everyone is so down on windows though. I have been running fedora for about 6 months on my laptop, and for the most part, I prefer XP for compatibility and availability of software. I don't think Office is terrible at all. I prefer it to openOffice so far. I personally think that macs are great for content creation, but not worth the price. I could set up a nice 4 computer network for the price of a G5. I also don't like not being able to toy with the mac as easily as an intel/amd rig. Don't get me wrong, I like Linux a lot especially for the price, but I don't really hold a grudge against MS either. If you don't like it don't use it. If you can't stand the fact that your school only provides Windows stuff, Transfer.