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Hi Tomasz,
Yes, But times are changeing.
<As you say.....Linux is for servers> I have used Linux as
file/gateway/print servers for many years now.
And as I mentioned, I have been using linux for my desktop for the last
year. And very happy.
Yes, There are virus's on EVERY platform, Mac/Amiga/Windows/Linux &
more. But the difference is
there are only a handfull of virus's on the linux/mac systems, Compared
to the thousands on the windows
systems. Also - Virus's do not propagate as readily on linux systems as
they do on windows. Most security holes under linux need to be "Manualy"
hacked into. So this IMHO doesn't realy count. [As opposed to worms
simply propagating through the security holes in windows based system.]
Thus the ACTIVE virus count is close to nil.
In regards to reboots, I had to reboot half a dozen times to install
antivirus/spyware on this windows laptop.
You may say - "I was installing system software". But thats the point.
You don't NEED to on linux/mac.
Though, As always - The more popular the system, The more attention it
gets from virus/worm/trojen writers.
And yes, It does depend on the actual user. But windows default of full
system user (aka root) is a curse for windows/non savy users.
I find gnome/kde desktops very stable. And much more flexable (aka many
virtual desktops).
And the recent releases of linux - Like Ubuntu - Are very user friendly.
So being a linux fan (like myself)
are no longer necessary.
As always, Hoping you will release a native linux version of amibroker.
All the best,
Michael.
Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Frankly speaking Windows XP is pretty stable for me and during several years
>I was NEVER forced to reboot "to keep things working". And this includes
>development activity when you are often running code that is not yet "stable".
>
>I was running Linux as well and while it is very stable when only COMMAND LINE tools
>are used, the XWindow programs (like KDE/Gnome) crash from time to time.
>
>So with all due respect, I don't consider Linux to be one & only solution. There are viruses
>for Linux as well and security holes too.
>
>I would say that it all depends on actual user : if properly maintained XP box can
>be at least equally stable as Linux box. And poorly maintanted Linux could be worse than XP.
>
>FWIW I consider Linux as a server system (that why AmiBroker.com site is LINUX box),
>but for everyday desktop computing I would not recommend it unless you are Linux fan / evangelist.
>
>Best regards,
>Tomasz Janeczko
>amibroker.com
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael.S.G." <OzFalcon@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [amibroker] Amibroker on Linux OS computer?
>
>
>
>
>>Yes, It would be possible. I have been running AmiBroker for the last
>>year under Linux.
>>
>>I do everything from linux now. This includes online banking, office
>>apps, AmiBroker and more.
>>
>>I now use OpenOffice for ALL my word and excel needs. Am very happy with it.
>>And use FireFox/Java for all my banking needs. Works Great.
>>
>>I never have to worry about worms or virus's.
>>Nor do I have to frequently "Reboot" just to keep things working.
>>
>>Actualy, I have just spent the last two nights "Cleaning" virus &
>>Spyware from a friends "Windows" laptop.
>>I couldn't believe I put up with that garbage for so long. <Sigh>
>>
>>All the best,
>> Michael.
>>
>>
>>vni780 wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Would it be possible to run AB on a computer NOT running Windows?
>>>
>>>There is talk about a new Linux-based operatingsystem called Ubuntu.
>>>Do you know if it would be possible to have AB on it? Would it be
>>>compatible? If not, what do you think of the possibility for this
>>>in the future?
>>>
>>>I am not good at computers. And for people like me, who dont want
>>>to spend half the time updating security holes, searching for viruses
>>>and getting confused by a incomprehensible Windows XP, this is tough.
>>>Would a Linux system, whatever that means, make it easier?
>>>
>>>I searched this forum for this matter, only found a few messages,
>>>but it seems someone has tried it.
>>>I believe anyway, that the future is an open-code and free
>>>operating system.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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