Troseph

Now I almost wrote and published a nice version of this, but I got a call from someone wanting to run Microsoft word on Linux because Open Office “don’t got the fonts I want.” Now I am pissed.

I work for a leading Linux distributor, and I get a few calls a week from people who have stripped their computers of Microsoft Windows in hopes that Linux will make them feel better. And now they can’t play their Windows games and programs. People need to research Linux before hosing their boxes with a Linux install. You should be aware that you will need to get your hands dirty in the command line, and not all programs have a graphical user interface. Your windows 3D games will not run without some kind of emulation or a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. (such as wine) Your graphics card drivers may not work or be up to date, and you are most definitely NOT running a windows equivalent. Linux is an advanced operating system not reccomended for the non-technical user. PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE INSTALLING LINUX. And for the love of God, if you are so tethered to your Microsoft Windoze, DO A DUAL BOOT. And stop calling about playing your Xbox 360 games on SuSE Linux.