who here uses a Linux based OS?

[acco]

I run Win2K pro on a server and have been considering converting to a Linux based OS, but I'd like to know who is currently using a Linux based OS and what are some of the better ones to use.

I have a home network with two other PC's and mine is the server with a cable modem attached.

[BrandonL]

What reasons to you want to change to a Linux based OS for?

(just to give you some pro's and con's)

[acco]

What reasons to you want to change to a Linux based OS for?

(just to give you some pro's and con's)


I heard that it was more stable and was more efficient in using resources, more so that win2k or xp.

I use officexp pro, do some web design, but a lot of spreadsheet work. Others do promarily wordprocessing applications.

I use win2k pro on my unit, another has xp pro, and a 3rd has win98se.

Maybe I'm wasting my time trying to change to a linux based system, but maybe not.

[BrandonL]

Well, you'll have to switch to some other spreadsheet program under Linux, as MS products aren't avaialable (reliably) for Linux.

In some cases it is more reliable and manages resources better-but it all depends on what you run, what you install, etc.

What you should do is: if you have another PC, install Linux on it first, and see if you like it. You don't want to make the change, and realize you don't like it.

[acco]

thanks brandon I'll do that.