Is OS really important

[Reynaldo]

You can use linux if you are new, feel free to download

Tail Os 1.3 that includes electrum and it can be ran from usb and will have persistent memory.

https://tails.boum.org/download/

If you want to learn, you can get elementary Os and read some guides, you'll be enjoying a lot more after you have some knowledge on linux and can tweak it by your self.

[CrackedLogic]

(And soul?)

Apple is one of those Ginger children(no offense to Gingers, I love you guys) who devour your soul and make you buy every overpriced simplified product they create.

I'm not looking for an argument with you Apple fanboys

What you talking about, I used Apple products and services everyday!  I don't see anything wrong with being like everyone else...

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(And soul?)

Apple is one of those Ginger children(no offense to Gingers, I love you guys) who devour your soul and make you buy every overpriced simplified product they create.

I'm not looking for an argument with you Apple fanboys

hahahaha, way to offend Apple users AND gingers in the same sentence

Loved the small text, really. Reminded me of iTunes user agreement.

It was the best accurate comparison I could think of.

[CrackedLogic]

Might I just add, if you use Ubuntu, it's actually very user friendly. If you haven't used linux before you'll learn quickly with Ubuntu (at least I did)

[grendel25]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

[ThEmporium]

Linux is better but i prefer windows as am familiar to it

[CrackedLogic]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

It's just that you used windows first is which why you prefer it and why you're used to it. If you stated off with Linux you'd get to know it like the back of your hand

[okthen]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

It's just that you used windows first is which why you prefer it and why you're used to it. If you stated off with Linux you'd get to know it like the back of your hand

I started with Windows, and usability-wise it Linux feels much closer to it than Mac.

[ranochigo]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

Linux distributions like Ubuntu are opensourced which might be more secure than Windows and you can compile it yourself.

[jjacob]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

Linux distributions like Ubuntu are opensourced which might be more secure than Windows and you can compile it yourself.

Compile it yourself?
For a beginner, that is really not an option.

[CrackedLogic]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

Linux distributions like Ubuntu are opensourced which might be more secure than Windows and you can compile it yourself.

Compile it yourself?
For a beginner, that is really not an option.

For beginners it's not. Linux isn't really an option for users who aren't very advanced with computers. Windows is better since there is a lot of support for it on the Internet. Linux is for the advanced users who know how to differentiate between chalk and cheese 

[D4C]

You can use linux if you are new, feel free to download

Tail Os 1.3 that includes electrum and it can be ran from usb and will have persistent memory.

https://tails.boum.org/download/

If you want to learn, you can get elementary Os and read some guides, you'll be enjoying a lot more after you have some knowledge on linux and can tweak it by your self.

Pretty much this. If you are not scared to learn of course

[Muhammed Zakir]

It's been a second since I tried linux for the nth time but I always like how Windows 'just works' (usually).  With Linux it's like constantly googling for the next secret handshake to fix whatever issue.

But.. Linux can def have advantages too

Linux distributions like Ubuntu are opensourced which might be more secure than Windows and you can compile it yourself.

Compile it yourself?
For a beginner, that is really not an option.

For beginners it's not. Linux isn't really an option for users who aren't very advanced with computers. Windows is better since there is a lot of support for it on the Internet. Linux is for the advanced users who know how to differentiate between chalk and cheese 

Ubuntu can still be used by Newbies. It was easy for me when I used though Linux doesn't support GUI like Windows. I don't like Windows much because it isn't open and very easy for a malware attack. A malware can auto-run without are permission but this can't be done in Linux. We actually need to run a script for a malware attack, so it is secure. Correct me if I am wrong!

   -MZ

[MrBungle]

I finally made the switch to Linux, and Im enjoying it a lot more than expected. Not so difficult as it seems, makes you think a little bit more than a normal winows-user experience, so it's fun and exciting if you enjoy challenges, and it's free software!

[Muhammed Zakir]

If it is solved, please lock this thread to prevent spams by clicking 'lock topic' on bottom-left of this thread. Thanks!

   -MZ

[Cult]

I finally made the switch to Linux, and Im enjoying it a lot more than expected. Not so difficult as it seems, makes you think a little bit more than a normal winows-user experience, so it's fun and exciting if you enjoy challenges, and it's free software!

You can use alternativeto.net to find alternatives for the software you are used to.

[CrackedLogic]

I finally made the switch to Linux, and Im enjoying it a lot more than expected. Not so difficult as it seems, makes you think a little bit more than a normal winows-user experience, so it's fun and exciting if you enjoy challenges, and it's free software!

Awesome dude! Glad to hear you're using Linux! If you ever need any help just pm me, I should be able to help you out. What distro are you using?

[BillyBobZorton]

If I could play videogames in Linux I would stay there, but like it has been said before most good video, audio and videogames are in Windows.

[CrackedLogic]

If I could play videogames in Linux I would stay there, but like it has been said before most good video, audio and videogames are in Windows.

Well Steam OS is an option but there isn't a vast selection of games. It's something. Having an OS dedicated to gaming will definitely gain attraction from more developers and companies.

[MrBungle]

Awesome dude! Glad to hear you're using Linux! If you ever need any help just pm me, I should be able to help you out. What distro are you using?

Thanks! I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 right now, I might stick with this one and not upgrade to 15 next april, I'm quite happy with it, not only looks great but is intuitive and user friendly!