Linux Users?

[PlasmaHam]

Anyone here use a Linux OS for their computers? I'm just curious.

I use OpenSuse 42.2 for my school laptop. It is my dad's old laptop, probably around 8 years old and has memory problems. Because of that, it can't support any recent version of Windows without being very slow. That's why I'm using Linux for it, since it can actually run on that computer at a usable speed. And because I'm too cheap to go out and buy a new laptop. :P

[Skylake78]

Not sure if this counts, but I have a VM running Ubuntu, although I haven't used it for a really long time, so I imagine it's due for quite the number of updates by now.

[jonsnowman]

im trying it out but im still new to it

[Jamiec1130]

I'm currently in the process of switching my laptop over from Windows Server 2016 to a dual boot setup with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Windows 10 (I might do 8.1, I don't know). I really enjoy using both Linux Mint and Ubuntu.

[bonbon]

I've tried it though not as my main system. I installed a 'Debian' Linux as a secondary boot on my laptop. It is working fine, but it needs some re-learning to get how everything work. I had so far little issues with it, and installed Steam on it, so most of the games I own work on it.

[Atlantis]

I've used various distributions of Linux. Mainly I run them through virtual machines but I have dual booted an old laptop of mine with Windows 7 and an old version of Ubuntu. I haven't used it in a while though as I mainly use my macbook nowadays.

[TheMatrix]

I used to use it on my desktop several years ago, but desktop Linux is kinda trash right now so I avoid it.
My university makes us do all of our CS assignments on their Linux servers, so I use it quite frequently.

Other than that I still use Win7 (on the same computer I used when I first joined this forum, in fact...)
Next computer I buy will probably be a Macbook

[Liven]

Anyone here use a Linux OS for their computers? I'm just curious.

I use OpenSuse 42.2 for my school laptop. It is my dad's old laptop, probably around 8 years old and has memory problems. Because of that, it can't support any recent version of Windows without being very slow. That's why I'm using Linux for it, since it can actually run on that computer at a usable speed. And because I'm too cheap to go out and buy a new laptop. :P

I use Ubuntu 16.04 on my server (which is hosted at home) and it's a nearly 10 year old machine, breathing new life as a Linux machine!

[Fritz]

Can someone tell me what Linux exactly is?

[EuRo]

I went cold turkey from Windows 10 to Linux several months ago. After a lot of consideration, I initially picked Manjaro because it would offer me a minor challenge while still being easy to use. I felt like I actually owned my system and everything. Recently I switched over to Antergos/Arch and I like it a lot better. I have to do a little bit of work and I get to use the terminal fairly often which I really enjoy.
Fritz Linux is generally used as a catch-all term for unix-like operating systems and operating systems based on the Linux kernel. There is a distribution of Linux for nearly everyone. It has a philosophy behind it and it outperforms Windows in almost every way except for compatibility. Linux is comprised of FOSS, free and open software. This makes it all a lot more trustworthy, and considering that most distributions are not made for the money but are rather created with passion, they turn out a lot better than Windows. When you use a Linux distro you actually get to own your computer and have a lot more privacy. There is a lot more to it, but Google (or DuckDuckGo) is a good place to begin.

[andrea03]

ubuntu

[Lukas1999]

I use Ubuntu Mate in a virtual machine on my desktop.

[lliam]

Can someone tell me what Linux exactly is?

a free working operating system on PCs. I heard Android is based on it. So if you've a Smartphone that runs Android, you kinda run Linux.

https://www.howtogeek.com/189036/android-is-based-on-linux-but-what-does-that-mean/

[idkmyusername]

I use Ubuntu and Kali Linux

[Max the Disenchanter]

linux is a waste of time

[Naters2000]

Yep yep. I use Linux Redhat.

I also use Win 10 and MacOS 9 & 7

[Cognizant]

On my desktop PC I dual-boot Windows 10 with openSUSE LEAP 42.3.
I've been trying to figure out what kernel IBM/Toshiba's 4690 OS is based off, because I want to learn how to program POS applications.

[boy05]

I have thought about it, there's a lot to choose from. Seems Windows 10 invades your privacy too much, so when my current PC goes, I might try Linux.

[mrkc]

I've used Ubuntu on my old laptop. Linux is goof for lower-end and older devices

[Lukas1999]

I am using Ubuntu Mate on my laptop right now. I got it from my girlfriend because she doesn't need it anymore. I have no motivation to update Windows 10 so I am using Linux. I wait for version 1803 and download an ISO-file to install it.
It might be possible that I keep using Ubuntu Mate here. I dont't know.

[Tim the Enchanter]

a free working operating system on PCs. I heard Android is based on it. So if you've a Smartphone that runs Android, you kinda run Linux.

https://www.howtogeek.com/189036/android-is-based-on-linux-but-what-does-that-mean/

Do you suggest getting linux?

[lliam]

I only use Linux if I want to change or fix something on my Windows system. So I'm not a regular user.

But I suggest to give Linux, or one of its seemingly countless derivatives, a try.

The difficult thing about LINUX is probably to find out which version fits one. The version I'm using is pretty miserable because I use Linux, as I mentioned, only when I access Windows externally.

https://www.linux.com/blog/learn/intro-to-linux/2018/1/best-linux-distributions-2018


I guess, best to set up Linux on a USB 3.0 stick and start it from there. Should be fast enough for testing and become more familiar with this OS.

[Zachary G]

I use ubuntu and mint on an old desktop win xp machine and an old laptop win xp

[breaux]

I have Kali Linux installed on a VM on my mac, other than that, no

[PlasmaHam]

Just as an update, I'm still using Opensuse on my old laptop, upgraded to 42.3.

I have also installed Ubuntu and CentOS as VMs on my Windows 10 machine. Those are mainly used for school and experimental purposes, while my Opensuse laptop is a media player and local network storage device.

[Lukas1999]

Still doing some experiments on Linux. My main system is windows. I am doing an apprenticeship as an computer specialist for system integration. We are going to do a certificate on Linux in the next time.

[JustHaveFun]

My family has always used linux operating systems, I never used Windows until I had to at school. I am excited for linux mint 19 to come out of beta at the end of this month!

[inactiveguy678]

I use Ubuntu for my NUC. I’m don’t code or script very well but I find other builds to complicated or too pirated looking (mac or windows) to be useful.

[Leprous]

I used to use Ubuntu for school but I'm personally not a huge fan of Linux

[JustHaveFun]

I use Ubuntu for my NUC. I’m don’t code or script very well but I find other builds to complicated or too pirated looking (mac or windows) to be useful.

Have you taken a look at linux mint or kubuntu? The cinnamon desktop on mint is beautiful and the kde plasma environment on kubuntu is really good as well. They are both based on ubuntu/debian and kubuntu is made by the same people that make ubuntu.

[inactiveguy678]

Have you taken a look at linux mint or kubuntu? The cinnamon desktop on mint is beautiful and the kde plasma environment on kubuntu is really good as well. They are both based on ubuntu/debian and kubuntu is made by the same people that make ubuntu.

Mint would have been nice due to the dark themes but its too gamers looking. Kubuntu still looks like a duller version of Mac OS. I don’t know Ubuntu seems like the best balance for me.

[bonbon]

I've spent the last month configuring a tiny computer as a small home backup/mail/web/file server (for the fun of learning it, I love computers). Used Devuan, a Linux Debian fork. It was easier than I thought, as the documentation is quite detailed and it's easy to find help on the 'net.

I'm already using Linux on my computer alongside Windows... but now, I'm thinking about ditching win totally.

[JustHaveFun]

I have made the switch from debian based distros to arch based and I am loving it! There is a massive amount of applications in the AUR so you don't have to compile stuff from source nearly as often!

[arca]

Dual boot with Ubuntu.

[Merk]

Apparently I haven't posted to this one... Lol.
Used to use Ubuntu on an old laptop, would have been better off with something lighter...
I've got Debian 8.1x on a VM, use it semi frequently
And I've got a raspberry pi running raspbian -modified Debian