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  • #31
    A 4 year old can recompile the Linux kernel if they know how to type "make".

    The computer savvy user knows not to use sub-standard software that makes you hold its hand to do everything.
    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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    • #32
      The computer savvy should be open-minded enough to see the upsides of other software. Heck, even BeOS has its upsides.
      Solver, WePlayCiv Co-Administrator
      Contact: solver-at-weplayciv-dot-com
      I can kill you whenever I please... but not today. - The Cigarette Smoking Man

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      • #33
        BeOS had many upsides. Particularly from a computer science perspective.

        Linux, not so much. The only real upside is "it's free" and "if you have no life, you can make it work decently".
        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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        • #34
          Computer science is about people who have no life

          For sure, your wish not to see upsides of Linux is rather impressive
          Solver, WePlayCiv Co-Administrator
          Contact: solver-at-weplayciv-dot-com
          I can kill you whenever I please... but not today. - The Cigarette Smoking Man

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          • #35
            It's not my wish, it's my extensive experience with it. The only people who love it are extreme cheapasses or masochists. (FACT)
            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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            • #36
              Is "Asher" also a Linux distribution, or does your intense hatred for it come from a different source
              <Reverend> IRC is just multiplayer notepad.
              I like your SNOOPY POSTER! - While you Wait quote.

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              • #37
                Or, there are some people among Linux users who actually prefer the functionality and aren't using the system merely because of its price
                Solver, WePlayCiv Co-Administrator
                Contact: solver-at-weplayciv-dot-com
                I can kill you whenever I please... but not today. - The Cigarette Smoking Man

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                • #38
                  6.5? (I rounded down.)
                  Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
                  Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
                  One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Asher
                    A 4 year old can recompile the Linux kernel if they know how to type "make".

                    The computer savvy user knows not to use sub-standard software that makes you hold its hand to do everything.
                    Software which keeps trying to hold your hand is so much more awesome .

                    Linux Geeks like Personal Space. It's true!

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                    • #40
                      What did you compile a Linux kernel for, anyway? Make it a vegetarian OS?
                      Solver, WePlayCiv Co-Administrator
                      Contact: solver-at-weplayciv-dot-com
                      I can kill you whenever I please... but not today. - The Cigarette Smoking Man

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                      • #41
                        Are there other OSes that can be run from a CD?
                        Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
                        Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
                        One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD

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                        • #42
                          Lots of. Live CDs are pretty popular now. Most live OSes are Linuxes, but there are BSD and even Solaris based live disks.
                          Solver, WePlayCiv Co-Administrator
                          Contact: solver-at-weplayciv-dot-com
                          I can kill you whenever I please... but not today. - The Cigarette Smoking Man

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by Blake
                            Linux Geeks like Personal Space. It's true!
                            is that like myspace but way more geeky and harder to use?

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Solver
                              What did you compile a Linux kernel for, anyway? Make it a vegetarian OS?
                              USB drivers :P. This was a while back...

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                              • #45
                                Given Patroklos' definition of a 10 I'm probably a 9½; given JulianD's definition I'd say more like an 8, so that's what I voted.
                                Civilization II: maps, guides, links, scenarios, patches and utilities (+ Civ2Tech and CivEngineer)

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