I finally did it - I switched to Linux - GoFuckYourself.com

Sansa · 08-24-2007, 12:52 PM

I got so fucking tired of having to reinstall Windows. For me the reinstall process has become too frequent for comfort. Even having a drive image restoring it would still take about 1.5 hours. So I switched to Kubuntu. Today is my first day using it and so far I don't feel that my productivity has dropped. My dual monitors are rocking at full resolution too.

I did manage to get Photoshop, Dreamweaver and QuickBooks running under Wine. PartyPoker wouldn't run so I am using the "Anywhere" Java version.

The snappiness of my system is pretty incredible. I feel like I got myself a new computer.

One happy Linux user.

aico · 08-24-2007, 12:54 PM

Congrats, anything is better than Windows.

FredIsMe · 08-24-2007, 12:57 PM

Congrats, let us know how you like Kubuntu.

martinsc · 08-24-2007, 01:05 PM

good luck with it

i am running both xp and ubuntu for a few weeks. using ubuntu is almost natural for me by now

Sansa · 08-24-2007, 01:06 PM

So far my only gripe is QuickTime movies not playing inside the browser. I am sure there's a fix, just haven't found it yet.

aico · 08-24-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

So far my only gripe is QuickTime movies not playing inside the browser. I am sure there's a fix, just haven't found it yet.

OS X, j/k.

KILL_FRENZY · 08-24-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

I got so fucking tired of having to reinstall Windows. For me the reinstall process has become too frequent for comfort.

That was a problem for me too but about 2 year ago I've reinstalled my windows for the last time and from that moment I didn't had problems anymore

Iron Fist · 08-24-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

So far my only gripe is QuickTime movies not playing inside the browser. I am sure there's a fix, just haven't found it yet.

There's always a fix...how much patience do you have?

SuzzyQ · 08-24-2007, 05:19 PM

Quicktime will run under Linux if you use Crossover. I have it running under Fedora Core7. Also, this link might help you with other things.

http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/...ndows_software

Suzy

PinPine · 08-24-2007, 05:23 PM

I got a panic attack when I used a mac for the first time. I use linux for my server, but only use shell access. Good luck, linux is great.

Lycanthrope · 08-24-2007, 06:15 PM

When you tire of the ubuntu / KDE bloat, and you will, check out http://www.zenwalk.org

martinsc · 08-24-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

When you tire of the ubuntu / KDE bloat, and you will, check out http://www.zenwalk.org

that looks awesome

i have to try it

signupdamnit · 08-24-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

I did manage to get Photoshop, Dreamweaver and QuickBooks running under Wine.

Please do share some details about how you managed this feat. Which versions and what resources did you use to get this done?

tony286 · 08-24-2007, 10:18 PM

lightzone a very hot piece of software is free for linux.
http://www-old.lightcrafts.com/linux/

Spunky · 08-24-2007, 10:20 PM

I call shenanigans

stev0 · 08-24-2007, 10:20 PM

I got photoshop running under wine but it was super slow.. no way i could actually work on it, this was a few years ago with slower PC's and maybe a different wine version though.

Sansa · 08-27-2007, 02:14 PM

I followed this tutorial to install Photoshop CS2.

http://luiscosio.com/how-to-adobe-ph...buntu-10-steps

This tutorial for Dreamweaver:

http://luiscosio.com/how-to-dreamwea...-10-easy-steps

I installed QuickBooks 2004 into Wine without any issues. Supposely 2004 is the only version of QB that will run under Wine. I actually never moved from 2004 so to me nothing has changed. I've already printed checks with it and it works just fine.

fuzebox · 08-27-2007, 02:50 PM

I've never actually ran Windows in my life...

Learned how to use GIMP way before I learned Photoshop, I do still run VMware for poker and Statsremote. I don't play much poker anymore and Statsremote should be released in Sun Java soon, so that's exciting.

Grapesoda · 08-27-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

I've never actually ran Windows in my life...

.

I've never sucked a dick, and?

Sansa · 08-28-2007, 08:54 AM

Anyone who thinks that GIMP is a true equivalent of Photoshop has never used Photoshop seriously. Every time I use GIMP I feel like I am playing a game of wits against my computer.

Twisted Dave · 08-28-2007, 09:04 AM

I guarantee you'll have just as many problems ... they'll just be different ones.

Jeez... linux vs windows vs OSX... what's the point? Not one single OS can do everything well. Fact.

fuzebox · 08-28-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

Anyone who thinks that GIMP is a true equivalent of Photoshop has never used Photoshop seriously. Every time I use GIMP I feel like I am playing a game of wits against my computer.

To be fair you probably haven't used gimp seriously

I'm lost every time I open up Photoshop, with the gimp I can do everything with the keyboard pretty much. I also don't work at a photo studio, for the basic image editing and design requirements I have, gimp works beautifully given it's $0 price tag

fuzebox · 08-28-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

I've never sucked a dick, and?

Ok then...

Violetta · 08-28-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

PartyPoker wouldn't run --> Today is my first day using it and so far I don't feel that my productivity has dropped.

drjones · 08-28-2007, 09:25 AM

You should get compiz fusion running... its an amazing desktop environment.

Check it out:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk...elated&search=

drjones · 08-28-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by twisted Illustration

I guarantee you'll have just as many problems ... they'll just be different ones.

Jeez... linux vs windows vs OSX... what's the point? Not one single OS can do everything well. Fact.

Every single operating system out today really fucking sucks. Some just suck in different and more severe ways than others.

08-24-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	I finally did it - I switched to Linux I got so fucking tired of having to reinstall Windows. For me the reinstall process has become too frequent for comfort. Even having a drive image restoring it would still take about 1.5 hours. So I switched to Kubuntu. Today is my first day using it and so far I don't feel that my productivity has dropped. My dual monitors are rocking at full resolution too. I did manage to get Photoshop, Dreamweaver and QuickBooks running under Wine. PartyPoker wouldn't run so I am using the "Anywhere" Java version. The snappiness of my system is pretty incredible. I feel like I got myself a new computer. One happy Linux user.

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Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	So far my only gripe is QuickTime movies not playing inside the browser. I am sure there's a fix, just haven't found it yet.

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SuzzyQ Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Along the shore. Posts: 1,557	Quicktime will run under Linux if you use Crossover. I have it running under Fedora Core7. Also, this link might help you with other things. http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/...ndows_software Suzy

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	lightzone a very hot piece of software is free for linux. http://www-old.lightcrafts.com/linux/

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stev0 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 6,801	I got photoshop running under wine but it was super slow.. no way i could actually work on it, this was a few years ago with slower PC's and maybe a different wine version though.

08-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#17
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	I followed this tutorial to install Photoshop CS2. http://luiscosio.com/how-to-adobe-ph...buntu-10-steps This tutorial for Dreamweaver: http://luiscosio.com/how-to-dreamwea...-10-easy-steps I installed QuickBooks 2004 into Wine without any issues. Supposely 2004 is the only version of QB that will run under Wine. I actually never moved from 2004 so to me nothing has changed. I've already printed checks with it and it works just fine.

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,054	I've never actually ran Windows in my life... Learned how to use GIMP way before I learned Photoshop, I do still run VMware for poker and Statsremote. I don't play much poker anymore and Statsremote should be released in Sun Java soon, so that's exciting.

08-28-2007, 08:54 AM	#20
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	Anyone who thinks that GIMP is a true equivalent of Photoshop has never used Photoshop seriously. Every time I use GIMP I feel like I am playing a game of wits against my computer.

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