I have always been a typical windows user and I think, I can say, that I’m pretty good in using my computer. But I don’t like windows anymore, so that I tested Linux.
After a few problems with installing OPEN SUSE 11.0 with KDE 3.5 I finally saw the desktop and my first impressions were very good. I connected my pc with a LAN-caple to my router and the Internet worked.
But the cable has to lay across my whole flat, so that I wanted to get Internet over WLAN.
After a few hours, trying to get my wlan settings right, reading in forums, improving my settings again and so on, I was tired of trying.
So my conclusion is, that Linux cannot compete with Windows, because it’s to complicated, even for advanced users. It’s not only that wlan-thing; installing programs is in most cases to complicated too.
So there is no other option for me as switching back to Windows.
That’s all I wanna say.
P.S.: If my English is not so good, please excuse that.
So you’ve been a Windows user for how long? Five years? And you’ve fiddled with liGNUx for how long? Five days, on and off? Hmmm … let’s suppose the situation was reversed: would you still be saying liGNUx is more complicated than Windows? In my opinion, you’ve given up too quickly: had you stayed longer, you’d have surely discovered that installing software in mainstream liGNUx distros is actually just point-and-click. Far easier than Windows. And it comes with a zero price tag on top of that. And you actually own the software you install – you’re not just “licenced to use it”. And you can install it on a second computer if you wish. And give it to a friend. And … But enough. I could go on for days.
You’re absolutely right about hardware drivers though. Many vendors only write drivers for Windows, because of its huge market share. But the situation is slowly improving.
JosipBroz wrote:
> So you’ve been a Windows user for how long? Five years? And you’ve
> fiddled with liGNUx for how long? Five days, on and off? Hmmm … let’s
> suppose the situation was reversed: would you still be saying liGNUx is
> more complicated than Windows? In my opinion, you’ve given up too
> quickly: had you stayed longer, you’d have surely discovered that
> installing software in mainstream liGNUx distros is actually just
> point-and-click. Far easier than Windows. And it comes with a zero
> price tag on top of that. And you actually own the software you install
> – you’re not just “licenced to use it”. And you can install it on a
> second computer if you wish. And give it to a friend. And … But
> enough. I could go on for days.
> You’re absolutely right about hardware drivers though. Many vendors
> only write drivers for Windows, because of its huge market share. But
> the situation is slowly improving.
>
>
What’s this liGNUx thing you are talking about?
Methinks it’s a combination of Linux & Gnu As for the OP, i’ve been using linux for 14 years,SuSE user since 7.0. I find windows very frustrating, click ok here, accept EULA here ,reboot there,click accept again. Have a program start up when it wants to,not when you say it should.Install adware software,reboot.install antivirus,reboot.Flippin’ system wants to reboot all the time !!! grrr.As for linux, aaaahhh, bliss,serenity, install program, no reboot,no annoying EULA,no clicking next ad nauseum. See ? I have the same problems you have, except it’s a different O.S.
You’re right, deltaflyer, it’s a combination of GNU and Linux; actually it was one of the names Stallman proposed for naming the GNU/Linux system back in the early days, but it never caught on.
“I don’t know what you did, but the KNetworkManager applet in 11.0 is much easier
to configure a wireless network than anything in Windows.”
I installed the KNetworkManager and it didn’t show me wlan-networks and didn’t accept my essid, either.
“So you’ve been a Windows user for how long? Five years? And you’ve fiddled with liGNUx for how long? Five days, on and off?”
That’s right. Perhaps I gave up to early. But, if you tried everything, what has been written in forums, and it still doesn’t work after a few days, you would be tired too.
“And it comes with a zero price tag on top of that. And you actually own the software you install”
That’s why I wanted to change to Linux and that’s also why I think, the idea of Linux is so great.
At least a special thanks to all the people, who developed and improve Linux. I think I’ll change to it in the future.
That’s why I mention liGNUx drivers in my previous post: it’s the wireless drivers that are a major pain in the neck, not the Network Manager as such. You should have come to the forums sooner, there are many knowledgeable people here always willing to lend a hand. They would have surely helped you to install the right driver for your wireless card – after which you’d have found out that Network Manager works a breeze. I myself have transitioned from Windows fairly recently, so I really do understand the frustration.
Anyway, you’re welcome to come back any time.
P.S. You should take a live liGNUx CD for a spin before taking the big leap. It’s the most hassle-free way for finding out the distro of your choice. I’d suggest Mandriva and potentially Ubuntu – if you’re in luck, your wireless might work out of the box (especially with Mandriva which has excellent hardware recognition).
Cheerz and good luck!
As for the OP, i’ve been using linux for 14 years,SuSE user since 7.0. I find windows very frustrating, click ok here, accept EULA here ,reboot there,click accept again. Have a program start up when it wants to,not when you say it should.Install adware software,reboot.install antivirus,reboot.Flippin’ system wants to reboot all the time !!! grrr.As for linux, aaaahhh, bliss,serenity, install program, no reboot,no annoying EULA,no clicking next ad nauseum. See ? I have the same problems you have, except it’s a different O.S.