What OS are you running and why? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisDude · 01-19-2009, 11:41 AM

I am using Win XP Pro and Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS as a dual boot on my general purpose PC. In the Ham Shack I use Win2000 Pro. Linux has serious driver and application availability limitations when using equipments/instruments that require an GPIB (or Firewire) interface for control. I use some software defined receivers (Dynamic Sciences/Flex) that will not operate under Linux, perhaps in the future. It appears that most of the development work is for a Windows world and this makes sense as the majority of users employ a M$ Windows OS.

I have yet to get a virus, worm, or trojan under Windows, but again I don't stick my d**k in places where it can infected. I do enjoy watching the firewall blocking all the port scans and pings from the clowns attempting to gain access to my little abode on the internet.

/begin rant

Hopefully, as time goes on Linux will become more mainstream and manufacturers will provide more drivers and API's. I do not like M$ relationship with the content producers (DRM). Why would I buy a OS that requires me to pay and pay every time I want to do something. If I pay for it once, it should be mine to use (personally) as I wish.

/end rant

01-19-2009, 11:41 AM	#26
YarisDude Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 29	Depends on computer I am using Win XP Pro and Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS as a dual boot on my general purpose PC. In the Ham Shack I use Win2000 Pro. Linux has serious driver and application availability limitations when using equipments/instruments that require an GPIB (or Firewire) interface for control. I use some software defined receivers (Dynamic Sciences/Flex) that will not operate under Linux, perhaps in the future. It appears that most of the development work is for a Windows world and this makes sense as the majority of users employ a M$ Windows OS. I have yet to get a virus, worm, or trojan under Windows, but again I don't stick my d**k in places where it can infected. I do enjoy watching the firewall blocking all the port scans and pings from the clowns attempting to gain access to my little abode on the internet. /begin rant Hopefully, as time goes on Linux will become more mainstream and manufacturers will provide more drivers and API's. I do not like M$ relationship with the content producers (DRM). Why would I buy a OS that requires me to pay and pay every time I want to do something. If I pay for it once, it should be mine to use (personally) as I wish. /end rant