Giv me 10 reasons on why openSUSE 11 is better than Windows

[iliapi]

Hi..again..ok..before i switch to openSUSE 11..i just HAD to ask..ok seriously..i just HAVE TO ASK HERE.. if anyone can give me at least 10 very good reasons as to why openSUSE 11 is better than Windows XP or any other Windows OS.?..please take into account server and network administration and user friendliness ...
Dont shoot me down ..am just trying to cover myself before i switch and how to convince my friends and collegues to switch to Linux because where come from, Linux is virtually non-existant..so...give me what you got..
Thankss

[Akoellh]

Give me one reason why you need somebody to persuade you?

If you _don't_ have enough interest, curiosity and initiative to try yourself, stay with windows.

And no, openSUSE is not better than Windows, because Windows is not better than openSUSE.

[deano_ferrari]

I could give you some reasons, (and many would be in common with other linux users here), but I encourage you to start by discovering the benefits of using GNUlinux for yourself. I would argue that one of the biggest benefits of running linux is the support that is available due to the sheer size of the online linux community. Couple that with the vast range of open-source software that is available, and you can't lose. In contrast, M$ constrains users with its proprietary practices and restrictive licensing.

That said, many would-be linux users become discouraged by the initial learning curve, especially when things don't work 'ot of the box' as expected. Rather than give in at this point, perseverance will pay off, and it could be seen as a chance to gain knowledge. (Its a lot like being a mechanic, rather than just a driver).

Some starter articles for you to read:

The Linux Newbie

Linux is NOT Windows

BTW, I don't recommend simply switching to openSUSE from Windows immediately. Start by running both side by side at first. Take your time to evaluate and learn. Then you can make an informed decision.

Good luck.

[dg333]

Install both and make your decision. I don’t have access to your computer and I don’t see your everyday jobs etc. Thus, I can’t give any reason to switch — it’s up to you to find them.

I know one good reason: Linux is free. It is developed not by a single greedy company, but by a vast community, and you can be sure that you won’t be left with no support just because some marketing specialist decides, that you are not worthy if you don’t shell out megabucks for unnecessary upgrades.

[RichardET]

I have been a serious user of linux for 10 years and I can say I prefer it to windows in part because I have never been a big fan of windows, having come from an os/2 background. But windows is very user friendly, so if this point is a serious consideration for you then I would keep the system dual boot. I would also consider any incompatibilities important to you; for instance, I have found disk images created with Roxio are not readable in linux.

1. free operating system

2. free firewall

3. free anti-virus (though not needed to protect Linux)

4. free Office suite

5. free DVD/Video playback programs

6. free games

7. free photo and video editing at pretty powerful level

8. Hollywood level POWERFUL video authoring effects (pay for it)

9. free sound studio editing/mixing

10. you are FREE to participate: add value; develop and add to
existing and NEW ground breaking programs; add language support;
donate to developers; BUY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH servers, programs and
etc; encourage others to try/buy; help others free themselves from
expensive (or ILLEGALLY used) Windows[tm] software..

oh, i was just gettin started...'cause i was gonna also include:

11. have it YOUR way, not just Redmond's way

12. did i mention the price yet?

13. did i mention that Redmond has be sued by both the US Government
and the EU for their business practices??

14. i'm tired now, but google is your friend here ALSO, a quick click

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=Why Is linux better than windows?

and you get almost thirteen MILLION answers, enjoy...and OH,

15. because you can have MORE fun.

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tertiary

[AndreasStieger]

,----[ Greg ]
| I use GNU/Linux because it assumes the user is reasonably bright.
| I like being considered that.
`----

[Chrysantine]

Originally Posted by tertiary

2. free firewall
3. free anti-virus (though not needed to protect Linux)
4. free Office suite
5. free DVD/Video playback programs
6. free games

2. XP+Vista has built-in firewall which actually have outbound security out of the box as well, which most Linux firewalls do not have.
3. AVG / Avast.
4. OpenOffice is for Windows too ;-)
5. VLC / Media Player Classic + ffdshow
6. Same games are available for other platforms - including Windows.

Originally Posted by tertiary

11. have it YOUR way, not just Redmond's way

Like having to use use GNOME or KDE with practically no chance of getting any of the 'features' changed?

Yes, I use Linux but I don't have to mock Windows with non-existant benefits. I use Linux for its real strengths, not for things I can pull out of my hat randomly and no, this is not aimed at the original poster which I quoted, merely to point out that order to market Linux properly you must give realistic reasons for the users to switch.

[VorianGrey]

Like the other posters here, I have no need to persuade you to switch. Just try the LiveCD and see which OS better meets your needs. I use Windows at work and Windows/Linux at home, and I prefer Linux but sometimes I need certain apps and it's just easier to use Windows to run them.

[pawanyadav]

I have used windows for more thn 12 years (including vista and windows 7) but now i am using Opensuse.

I think no one can convince you, you have to try it and you will never go back to windows.