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Why Use Linux? I believe we've already discussed the financial aspect. Linux is free and you can get it readily. Another big reason looms: Productivity. The thing is, this also ties in with the money. Linux has many tools available to you. If you need to type up documents, spreadsheets, or reports, you can just grab OpenOffice. If you want to edit some photos or create artwork, you can use F-Spot or the GIMP. Have a DVD to watch or music to listen to? Try VLC and Amarok. These programs are all free and actively updated. You won't be paying for the latest version of MS Office or Photoshop anymore. In fact, if you think something should be improved or changed, you can contact the developers directly and ask (though usually you'd file a bug report/feature request)! The most standards-compliant software can be found on Linux, as well as the most cutting-edge. Many large communities of software developers use Linux, and some use Linux even if they are only targetting Windows or Mac for their programs. For me, a lot of productivity comes from the customizability of Linux. For example, with KDE you can scroll a document using the mouse wheel without giving that window focus first. This may not seem like much, but you don't have to be constantly clicking back and forth to compare two windows. It saves so much headache. Also, KDE snaps windows to screen and other window edges by default when you move them. It is a quick and simple task to perfectly align the windows in your workspace. Often, the best reasons to use Linux are the reasons not to use proprietary operating systems. Whether or not you're sold (so to speak), keep going! Read more! Linux is easy to try, as you'll see... Jonny D |