I've been kicking around the thought of running Linux on my computer for a couple months now. I've finally given in and started making up to date back-ups of my documents, music and videos so that I can make the transition.
The reason I want to go to Linux (namely Ubuntu 10.04) is because I am running an old computer and from all accounts older boxes can run Linux pretty well. That and I am also ticked off with the monthly re-installing I have to do to keep errors off my Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3. It never fails that my computer gets sluggish over a month and I'm getting tired of re-installing my OS.
Linux can easily run for weeks and months without needing to reboot. I understand a lot of HAM Clubs use Linux for their repeaters and a lot of HAMs run Linux on tower systems like D-star since it can go so long without being rebooted whereas if they used a Windows PC they would have to reboot every couple days. Has anyone ever noticed how often they have to reboot their Windows PC?
Then there is the benefit of free software with Ubuntu and Linux. I'm tired of paying for over priced software. A basic office suite from Microsoft can easily cost $600 and after buying all the software you need to run the computer and do everything you want to do. You can easily pay $1000 on software before even buying the hardware for a decently equipped PC.
Thanks for reading and look forward to my recap of my first meeting with NPARC the local HAM Radio club I plan on joining.
Frazer
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