5 Resons You Should Switch to Ubuntu
Published Thursday 10th of February 2011
I switched from Windows to Mac a few years ago and then to Ubuntu about two, three years ago and I can never imagine going back to either Wintendo or Apple.
I think that if you play games on a console (rather than your computer) there's absolutely no reason to use Windows and unless you're a graphical designer I reckon Ubuntu is definitely superior to Mac. Obviously gamers and designers are aplenty but I think if you read this you're probably a developer anyway.
So, here are 5 reasons why you, too, should make the switch :)
It's Absotutely Free and Open Source
Everything about Ubuntu is free. Just download the ISO, burn it to a CD and enjoy.
Most of the apps you use (all I use even) are also free. Because of this Ubuntu can handle all your updates, installations and uninstallations with a breeze.
Simply open the "Update Manager" and it'll let you know which of your apps (yes, all your installed apps) have updates or new versions. Using the "Application Center" you can browse categorized applications and install them with a click.
There's plenty of top-lists over the best Ubuntu-apps just a Google away. I think you might be surprised how much is available.
It's Configurable Like Crazy
Whether you prefer the Windows-look, the Mac-look or the Minority Report-look (:) Ubuntu will not disappoint.
Almost everything is configurable and if it's not you can just download more configuration tools or desktop enhancements.
If you haven't checked out Compiz on YouTube yet I suggest you do. It's pretty amazing stuff.
The Terminal
Well, this actually doesn't apply to Mac users but the Terminal is absolutely brilliant.
If you just learn a couple of commands you can do anything from search/replace every file in a folder to checking out SVN repos or installing applications.
Once you get comfy in terminal you'll be finishing tasks 10 times faster than you can with your mouse.
It's Fast, Stable and Secure
Regardless if you're on a 2 year old laptop or the latest in stationary monsters Ubuntu runs smoothly and adapts itself to best suit your hardware.
As everybody knows viruses are basically unseen in the Unix world so you won't have to worry about that.
Ubuntu doesn't crash, it doesn't present you with weird blue screens or forever spinning rainbows. Ubuntu is built by geeks that know this stuff :D
It's Not Microsoft or Apple
I've grown to dislike Apple even more than I dislike Microsoft lately. Apple because of its closed in attitude and Microsoft mainly for its appaling browser IE.
I'm proud of using Ubuntu and happy I'm not supporting any of the arsehole OS giants that are about nothing else but making as much money as possible.
It's easier than ever to give Ubuntu a try, simply download it and put it on a USB then fire up your comp with the USB connected and you can try it out without even installing anything.
No more excuses, switch to a superior OS today :)
Need more convincing? Check out this article:
10 Reasons to Switch to Linux
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