What do you like in Linux?

i use freespire linux but i miss windows but i have not had any problems with linux so far

Linux can be a much more stable system than Windows for most uses. The only draw back is the fact that you cannot get all the software that you use in Windows for Linux, though there are quite a few alternatives. With regards to being able to modify the system and getting the operating system for free, most Linux distributions are the same, with the exception of ones such as Red Hat which you are actually paying for the support for. I personally dual boot Ubuntu and Windows XP, though for most of the work I do I mostly use Windows. Ideally I would like one computer running Windows and possibly a laptop running Linux, so that I could have the best of both worlds without having to reboot to switch the OS.

I like Linux because I can open my email with out worrying that I am going to open a virus. I've even gotten the things from my friends. The same goes with web pages. Linux also has a stability that is boss. Dapper Drake 6.6 doesn't have programs hanging there for minutes and rarely freezes on my system like Windows does.

I like Linux because it is free and fast. I also like the fact that you don't have to defragment the hard drive, nor keep track of what programs need updates. It's all done for you. I use Linux Mint 4.0 Daryna. It's dual-booted with Windows XP Pro Corp., for those occasional projects that Linux software can't facilitate. I keep Windows' kernel locked down, preventing malware from launching, so I have no need for antivirus and antispyware (all I have is a firewall). Just restrict creator/owner permissions like Linux does, and Windows is equally secure: http://invincible-windows.blogspot.com/ Personally, I feel that Windows is more stable than Linux. Windows will not lock up without a reason. It doesn't have problems with USB like Linux does (a USB mouse will frequently freeze in Linux). I've also had Ubuntu and Mandriva hang during shutdowns after a USB crash; after doing a hard shutdown on one particular occasion with Ubuntu, several files on my external hard drive were gone. The only things that make Windows crash IMO are third-party bloatware, software/hardware incompatibility issues, damaged hardware, malware infections, registry problems, and corrupt drivers. User error covers a lot of this, but it's tough to put a finger on (and most people find it easier to blame everything on MS anyway). You have issues with Microsoft Updates once in a blue moon, but that's just one more reason to use drive imaging software. Then of course there's Windows Me. I have no excuses for Windows Me; it was a flop. But at least the market reflects it (98 has a greater market share than Me) Nevertheless, even without antivirus and antispyware, and with unnecessary services disabled, and with the registry cleaned, and with temp files cleaned, and with the hard drive defragmented...Windows XP cannot hope to outrun Linux, and it gets slower the longer you leave it on. Linux can be left running for months and even years, and still not show performance degradation. It runs fast! And as long as the pointing device isn't USB, it keeps on running...fast. That's why Linux is my OS of choice for normal use. Salute! -santuccie P.S.: Laughing at dumb jokes is still good for your health!!!