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imanitgeek @imanitgeek (13) 11 May 11

I would like to start up a home computer support business and I was wondering if people could give me an overview of problems that they might call a computer shop in relation to and also what you would want from a company that...

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imanitgeek I think a big thank you is in order for the information you have already given. The information is excellent and I have already put orders in for the power supply testing kit and the caddy's. I don't think I can express how thankful I am for your response over...

12 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

linux windows ubuntu open sse linux vs windows ubu

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imanitgeek So to conclude, just because you use Linux it doesn't mean to say you don't need to defrag, again it is more of a case of what underlying technology you are using and how you are using it. The term "Linux" is too generic whilst Windows can be considered...

10 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek ext2, ext3, and ext4 (Linux): ext2 uses an offline defragmenter called e2defrag, which does not work with its successor ext3. However, other programs, or filesystem-independent ones, may be used to defragment an ext3 filesystem. ext4 is somewhat backwards...

6 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek To prove a point about security, Sony use Linux operating systems for the PlayStation Network, security is only as good as the person configuring it.

5 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek I agree that both Mac's and Linux operating systems are more secure by default, hence the word "default" as you change the security settings on Windows, Mac's and Linux operating systems. Microsoft has put some effort into closing the gap by introducing UAC...

5 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek Sorry, did you just call some of the brightest programmers on the planet stone age people? Some of which also contribute to Linux projects in their spare time. I also think you need to learn more about linux, I have a URL which might interest...

5 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek I would like to add that Windows was not designed to be made better as a comparison to Linux from what petersum has mentioned. Windows is designed to be extended, where as Linux can be made better or extended. Please be aware that this does not mean Windows is...

4 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek I know Linux can be managed by point and click although when there is a problem that stops the point and click from working you quite often have to resort to command line fixes because the software was never designed to handle the GUI error. I would also like...

4 May 11

ketansingh9 @ketansingh9 (7) • India 3 May 11

I guess 90% of you (readers) maybe using Windows. If true, then switch to Linux as soon as possible if you really want to know what real computing is. Everybody know Windows, let me tell you what Linux is – Linux is a well-known...

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imanitgeek I would like to add that the topic in question sparks many discussions and a lot of people rave and rant about Linux and Windows without presenting any actual facts. Rather than saying one is better than the other, or that you should use one over the other...

3 May 11

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