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Author:  Kowie654 [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Switching to Linux
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you guys use Linux Ubuntu as I just switched from Windows and I would like to know what to use for exe files or where there is a site for this and many other converters and/or programs to execute Mp3's and so forth :D
Author:  cambiogris [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
If you want to keep using all your current programs, there's not much point in switching.

WINE will allow you to run some EXEs. As for MP3s, Amarok and Exaile are good.
Author:  The Fat Sand Rat [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
Kowie654 wrote:
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you guys use Linux Ubuntu as I just switched from Windows and I would like to know what to use for exe files or where there is a site for this and many other converters and/or programs to execute Mp3's and so forth :D

Go back to Windows.
Seriously, listen, it's not worth the trouble since... you know, I think you're lacking the, erm, experience to know things like... aptget and the command line...
Frankly, I don't think you're bright enough.
Author:  ProjektTHOR [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
I think you need to ask yourself if its worth switching to linux. If you have to get help with questions like that--its not worth it.
Author:  Kowie654 [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
It's not that I don't have the Experience I mean I know Java and I can easily use the windows CMD and all that I just didn't know where to look
Author:  ProjektTHOR [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
Im not questioning skills, I'm questioning your need. Why do you need to move to linux? You obviously already own a copy of windows. Why migrate if you dont need to. Its a hassle, as much as I love unix-like systems.
Author:  Grif [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
Kowie654 wrote:
It's not that I don't have the Experience I mean I know Java and I can easily use the windows CMD and all that I just didn't know where to look


Keyword: WINDOWS.

You're not experiened with Unix systems in any way whatsoever. Taking the time and effort to learn to do so would have little reward for the casual user.

Thor's right, there's really no point.
Author:  Kowie654 [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
Well actually me and a few friends are thinking of making some programs games etc. and I heard that it's less of a hassle using Linux (I am learning) and well thats my reason
Author:  Grif [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
Your entire reason for adding an entire seperate operating system is ease of programming? Once again, unless you actually do already know all Linux console commands, are experienced with the operating system, and know how to get it to compile what you want when you want, it's not going to do you any good.
Author:  MstrNetHead [ Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Switching to Linux
My advice: Don't switch. Linux can be a lot of fun to play with, and if I could have it my way, I would switch. Unfortunately, the world is too Windows-centric, so I use Windows.

That doesn't mean you can't dual boot, which is what a lot of casual Linux users do. Unless you have a real need to completely switch (which it sounds like you don't), don't bother.
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