Linux Question

Max Powerz · Apr 8, 2004, 09:31 PM

Who wrote it originally? Like why is it so stable
9unlike older versions of windows) and yet it's open source/free?

DarkFoss · Apr 8, 2004, 09:43 PM

The answer is........................ Linus Torvalds.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
Click on any of the above to learn more than you probably want to know.

Max Powerz · Apr 8, 2004, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFoss
The answer is........................ Linus Torvalds.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
Click on any of the above to learn more than you probably want to know.

Haha! Kickass! I was thinken about swichen to linux, or at least dual booting, is linux generally faster then windows xp, or even 2k/98? Or does that depend on what GUI you get? I think it would be cool to get an OS that just WORKS and you don't have to tweak or anything.

Malus · Apr 8, 2004, 11:52 PM

Well, different desktops perform differently. Just try them out and find something you like,

In general, Linux seems a little bloated, but still is much faster than Windows. It's not as user friendly though, so you'll be spending time learning how to use it instead of tweaking.

Apr 8, 2004, 09:31 PM	#1
Max Powerz DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 650 Rep Power: 0	Linux Question Who wrote it originally? Like why is it so stable 9unlike older versions of windows) and yet it's open source/free?

Apr 8, 2004, 09:43 PM	#2
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	The answer is........................ Linus Torvalds. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search Click on any of the above to learn more than you probably want to know. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Apr 8, 2004, 11:52 PM	#4
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