Windows 7 - No More Choosing Updates
Just read that as of Oct. 1st, Windows 7 & 8 users will no longer be able to select which updates to install. It's all or nothing. This is so Microsoft can force those of us who heretofore, who've be...
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1492 wrote:CentOS is good for servers with long term support (I use it for critical infrastructure). Most users would have an easier time with Mint or Ubuntu.. shouldn't require touching a shell to setup what most people use (email, web, word processing, etc). CentOS is IMO not suitable for desktop use for most peoplepconroy328 wrote:
I run Ubuntu on my PCs. Not for the novice but it is so wonderful not to have to deal with the MS garbage.
A sheer joy.
Most WIN/MAC users will find Linux environments intimidating, as many applications require using command line to setup. Though once you understand the concept, it can be refreshing to download/install apps with a just a few lines. Bypassing convoluted installers.
Personally, I prefer CentOS, the free version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and use it at work everyday as my Drupal development environment.
