Why Linux is better

[donecweb]

When someone mentions switching to Linux, people generally want a short simple explanation covering the reasons for switching or not switching. Sadly it is not that easy and some people should not switch. However I feel everyone should be aware that they have a choice and that it is not hard. There are a lot of people that feel as I do and they have done some great work to help those interested to see the advantages of switching. There is a lot of information explaining reasons for switching and will take quite some time to absorb it all, but I feel it is worth it. This post is written to help spread that information which can be seen at.....
http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/

[Andy]

It's good to see they are not totally biased towards Linux with some advantages to sticking with Windows mentioned. Also, they went with dot net for their domain name which is interesting.

These sites never seem to mention the Mac which is also very popular isn't it? I haven't used a Mac but I gather it's the best system for people involved in design and publishing that are style-concious and are not interested in technical stuff.

[Queen Bee]

These sites never seem to mention the Mac which is also very popular isn't it? I haven't used a Mac but I gather it's the best system for people involved in design and publishing that are style-concious and are not interested in technical stuff.

This seems to be true. Every art college that I visited (or attended) had mainly Macs available for student use. I have never liked them, though. I always found that my graphics/design software ran just as smoothly on my PC. (I had plenty of experience with Macs in art college, so I think I can safely make this statement.) I noticed that the Macs froze much more frequently than expected. (And these Macs-- unlike ones used by individuals-- were wiped clean every weekend and maintained by computer technicians on a daily basis.) In addition, I just didn't like the interface. It was confusing. Maybe if I were "brought up" using a Mac it would be different...

Sorry for going off-topic here.

I do not use Linux because much of the software that I use is incompatible (such as 3ds Max and Photoshop CS). I know that there are alternatives (Gimp, Blender, etc), and I have tried them. I also know that "they" have been working effortlessly to get these programs running, but I find it easier to stick with what I know. I hope that doesn't seem arrogant or stubborn, it's just how I work. Correct me if I'm wrong-- I don't mind.

I have only used Linux a few times, but I think I will install it again sometime soon. Just for fun.

[SensoVision]

This seems to be true. Every art college that I visited (or attended) had mainly Macs available for student use. I have never liked them, though. I always found that my graphics/design software ran just as smoothly on my PC. (I had plenty of experience with Macs in art college, so I think I can safely make this statement.) I noticed that the Macs froze much more frequently than expected. (And these Macs-- unlike ones used by individuals-- were wiped clean every weekend and maintained by computer technicians on a daily basis.) In addition, I just didn't like the interface. It was confusing. Maybe if I were "brought up" using a Mac it would be different...

didn't have experience with Macs myself but didn't suppose to hear such low rating of them from you Do you know what model of Macs were used? As I've heard that newer Intel based ones aren't as good as older processors.

I do not use Linux because much of the software that I use is incompatible (such as 3ds Max and Photoshop CS). I know that there are alternatives (Gimp, Blender, etc), and I have tried them. I also know that "they" have been working effortlessly to get these programs running, but I find it easier to stick with what I know. I hope that doesn't seem arrogant or stubborn, it's just how I work. Correct me if I'm wrong-- I don't mind.

Rachel, not sure if it's interesting for you but Linux is capable of running Photoshop CS / Photoshop CS2 for few months through Wine. I've tried it myself to see how it works and everything works smoothly, it even started faster than on my girlfriend's laptop Here is the link to page with details about it's status.
Can't say about 3D Max as didn't tried it for ages, you can chec it here.
BTW do you work with Maya as it historically have native version for Linux platform?

[donecweb]

It's good to see they are not totally biased towards Linux with some advantages to sticking with Windows mentioned.

I agree Andy as that was one of the things I liked about the site also.

These sites never seem to mention the Mac which is also very popular isn't it?

Again I agree, but I think the main reason they don't do much in mentioning Mac is one it is not #1 and it's software is base on Unix same as Linux.

[donecweb]

This seems to be true. Every art college that I visited (or attended) had mainly Macs available for student use. I have never liked them, though. I always found that my graphics/design software ran just as smoothly on my PC. (I had plenty of experience with Macs in art college, so I think I can safely make this statement.) I noticed that the Macs froze much more frequently than expected.

That's a view I have never heard before and is quite interesting to hear.

I do not use Linux because much of the software that I use is incompatible (such as 3ds Max and Photoshop CS). I know that there are alternatives (Gimp, Blender, etc), and I have tried them. I also know that "they" have been working effortlessly to get these programs running, but I find it easier to stick with what I know. I hope that doesn't seem arrogant or stubborn, it's just how I work. Correct me if I'm wrong-- I don't mind.

It doesn't seem arrogant or stubborn to me as in the past I was in the same boat. But I found my way through it. Linux is growing and improving everyday so keep watching and you may find that it will do what you need and do it without haing to spend more money on a new computer or new software.

I have only used Linux a few times, but I think I will install it again sometime soon. Just for fun.

Instead of installing it to check it out why not just run it from the Live CD, of course it will be a little slower that way.

[donecweb]

Here is the link to page with details about it's status.

Thanks Denis, I had lost that bookmark some how and couldn't find it.