Obviously, one of the biggest disadvantages to using Linux as opposed to Windows is the fact that Windows programs won't run. Thankfully, a diligent group of developers have developed WINE, a program that makes Linux compatible with some windows programs. (It doesn't work that well, but some programs will run great. )

WINE is free, but if you are willing to pay, there is also a product by codeweavers called crossover linux. I have never tried it myself, but from what I hear, it works significantly better than WINE.

Needless to say, Ubuntu has changed quite a lot over the past few years, especially since the launch of Unity. Ubuntu, once a favorite among many linux distributions, has received much new criticism. At the same time, it remains the most popular linux distribution with a rapidly growing user base. What does this mean for the future of the distribution?

Personally, I feel that Ubuntu will continue to grow, but I am keeping my eyes out for alternatives. While the rather short support cycle of Fedora isn't the most comfortable thing ever, pretty much everything else about Fedora is much better than that of Ubuntu, and it is a much cleaner, better distribution overall. Many other distributions are rising up as well.

What are your thoughts?

Personally, I'm a huge linux fan. It's also much nicer with RAM usage, making it a good option for older computers as well. With distributions such as Ubuntu, openSUSE, and Fedora, Linux is no longer something only an expert can use. My personal preference is Fedora, as Ubuntu seems to be losing its quality a bit.

What is your preference?

^^ pretty self explanatory. Just post your avatar, then add a caption to explain its meaning.


Personally, mine just goes along with my username.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and web design is no exception. First websites can be some of the most laughable things ever created in the history of mankind, but if it's a launching pad, I don't consider it a waste.

So, what was your first website?
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Personally, mine is hard to even share. It was pure HTML, written when I was in elementary school. Absolutely no CSS or PHP whatsoever. Thankfully, I no longer have the files

I'm not particularly great at graphics design, but I still enjoy creating whatever I can in the GIMP.



Having a little fun with Fedora and the Gimp



Hey, I enjoy it!

In the past decade, we went from expensive Pentium 4s to quad-core i7s. We went from 1GB of RAM being considered too much to 8GB of RAM in many home computers. With such a trend of rapid progression in technology, there is no telling what will be coming next.

What do you expect technology to become over the next decade?

This thread is pretty self-explanatory. What are your computer specifications?

2.7ghz dual-core athlon
6GB of RAM
1TB hard drive
Dual-boot of Ubuntu and Windows 7
1600x900 LCD
GTS250 1GB graphics

In this forum game, our goal is to create the longest thread ever created. It's our counting thread, so we'll simply count upward as we post. It doesn't matter what you post - just keep the discussion going.

Let's begin counting!  ;D

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Personally, I'm not much of a gamer, but when I do play games, I love trying interesting stuff out. If you get bored with the hard-coded gameplay variables, such as gameplay speed, CheatEngine might be for you. It allows you to change any gameplay variables of a running executable at runtime, including gameplay speed. It usually doesn't work as well with online games, but it's still a lot of fun to play around with.