[inetman2]

Today I reallized that I am starting to become a true convert to Linux. I have two computers. One is a desktop and one is a laptop. The desktop runs LInux and the laptop rune XP. I use my desktop most of the time. I went to delete a program on my laptop, and for some reason I could not do it through the add/remove programs function in the Control Panel. Without any other options, I went to delete the program manually using WIndows Explorer. I was able to delete all the files except one. After getting mad at the machine and trying a few different things, I had an uncontrollable urge to open the msdos prompt, which I did.

Thinking back on the incident, I realized that the moment I went for the msdos prompt, my Linux conversion was starting to show through. I never did get the file to delete, but I did not work on it very long. WIth Linux I would not have had this problem. I would have logged in with "su" and deleted whatever I wanted - good or bad, right or wrong. I have only been a Linux user for a couple of months, but dang, I'm sold on it.

I look forward to the day when I know as much about Linux as some of you guys know.

[Slip]

Congrats! After completely switching to Linux and running it for some two years without any Windows interference... I cant even look at Windows at this point.

[sarumont]

Haha...kinda makes you all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it?

My roommate's gf's laptop was borking up this summer...it wasn't recognizing any CDs/DVDs in the combo drive. So I uninstall the driver, reinstall. Didn't fix it. Rebooted to Knoppix and was like, "The drive works...It's Windows screwing up." I just can't bring myself to troubleshoot on Windows anymore..it's such a great feeling.

[Benny8909]

I want to fully embrace Linux...But I keep windows for gaming...And I can't get my audio to work with VidaLinux

[zba78]

Yes I must admit, there are a few times I've opened up the M$ Dos command prompt and typed 'su' or 'ls'

[kkubasik]

I actauly do that all the time, I have no clue how to work windows. infact its kinda sad but i have witten several a program in java to perform simple functions in MS simply becuase i cannot figure out that darn convoluted system settings windows. I mean sure, if you want to add a user is simple, but installing a new driver is like multivariable calc while synchronised swimming, i mean good god.

[sarumont]

Originally Posted by qub333

multivariable calc while synchronised swimming

That's my favorite hobby!!!

[kkubasik]

always messes up my calcualtor.....

[sarumont]

Originally Posted by qub333

always messes up my calcualtor.....

You use a calculator for multivariable calculus? Wimp.

Anyway...back OT...I've often told someone to type ifconfig at a DOS prompt. I regularly draw blanks trying to remember where you configure "x" in Windows. I'm glad to be to the point where I can tell people that I really can't fix their computers (unless they run Linux, of course).

[Borgmeister]

Hehe, so, thats what happening to me! I am using the cmd prompt in windows more and more, but i prefer bash, it has more control. I remember when i could enjoy a computer without games, it was around the time of DOS, CLI's rule, down with the GUI (to a certain extent)