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发表于 2003-6-11 08:15:02
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Why you shouldn't use linux
You probably already know the advantages of Linux. Even if it may seems contradictory for a site dedicated to Linux, I think that's important that new users and beginners know the disadvantages and limitations of Linux. This knowledge is essential to correctly evaluate if Linux will meet your needs. It will also make deceptions less likely, since you will know what are the main limitations of the OS.
So, don't use linux if:
- You must be functionnal rapidly
Even if the initial installation and configuration are rapidly done, an adaptation period is required before being productive. Don't forget that Linux isn't Windows. The small tricks that you have gained in years of use of Windows will probably not work under Linux. You will also have to learn to use new applications, differents from the ones you're accustomed to.
Just remember the first time you have used Windows. You haven't learned everything you now know in only one day. This will be the same thing with Linux. Don't expect to be at the level of knowledge you have attained after years of work under Windows in only some hours with Linux.
- You need to use Windows applications
Let's put it frankly, unless a Linux version of your Windows application exist (very rare), your Windows applications will not work under Linux. If you don't want to learn the equivalent applications available for Linux or if they don't fit your needs, you're probably better to forget Linux and stay with Windows. However, note that you can install Windows and Linux on the same PC. In this way, you can use the applications from both OS and go for a much easier transition. You will get best of both world... You may also read the article Linux Alternatives to Windows Applications to know some viable replacements to popular Windows applications.
- You use your computer mainly for games
Very few game editors publish Linux version of their games. So, if you're a fan of the latest and newest games, you will have no other choice than to use Windows. However, note that you can install Windows and Linux on the same PC. That way, you can use Windows for the games and Linux for anything else...
- You don't want the use the console
No matter which distribution you choose to use, sooner or later you will have to use the console. Some tasks, for configuration and adminstration of the system, can only be done with the console. In addition, once you know the basic commands, it's often faster and more efficient to do some operations with the console rather than with the graphical interface. In short, if you really want to take advantage of everything your Linux system has to offer, you will have to learn the basic commands of the console and what they are used for.
- Your hardware isn't powerful enough
You have heard or read that Linux can run quite well on your old Pentium 100 ? That's true. But without graphical interface and a minimum of applications. If you want to use a recent Linux version with all the features and the latest graphical interface, you need to have a relatively powerful computer. As a rule of thumb, if the computer you are planning to use with Linux isn't powerful enough to run Windows XP, it will not be powerful enough to run the latest distribution in a satisfactory manner. If you want to know if your hardware is powerful enough, read the article on hardware requirements.
- You have incompatible hardware
If you have uncommon hardware, take some time to check the hardware compatibility list for your chosen distribution. Unfortunately, many hardware manufacturers don't support Linux directly. It means that many drivers have to be written by wilful programmers. From that, it's easy to understand that the less peoples use a specific hardware, the less are the chances that one of this programmer actually owns that hardware and write a Linux driver for it. For more information on support for your hardware, you can look at the hardware compatibility list for Mandrake or Red Hat.
- You don't want to read any documentation
Reading documentation isn't essential, but it will save you a lot of precious time. Your adaptation to your new system will be faster and you will be productive in much less time. As a mimimum, read the basic information and manuals for your distribution, most of them being available for free (Mandrake manuals are available here). There's also many web site that contains a lot of useful information.
Now that you know all the advantages and disadvantages of Linux, you're ready to choose a distribution.
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发表于 2003-6-12 19:54:16
