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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braindead0 wrote: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.
Which is exactly why I don't recommend CentOS for average users, suggesting they try MINT. Though have never personally installed it myself.
In fact, if you're not careful during CentOS setup. You'll bypass the option to install the GNOME Desktop GUI, and just end up with a command prompt at the end. Though with GNOME running, comes with common apps such as Libre Office and Firefox, functions very similar to MAC OS.
