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I was just watching Monster House on the Discovery Channel and one of the people on the show was wearing a Linux t-shirt. That got me curious. With the growing popularity of Linux these days, I want to know were you've seen Linux popup.
Where is Linux being used in different settings?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the various settings and contexts in which participants have observed the use of Linux operating systems. It includes personal anecdotes, observations from educational institutions, and mentions of commercial applications.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- One participant notes seeing Linux on a television show, prompting curiosity about its prevalence.
- Another shares a nostalgic experience from a Linux convention, recalling early versions of Red Hat and the presence of interactive robots.
- A participant mentions discovering Linux on an old computer, indicating its accessibility on older hardware.
- Several participants report the installation of new Linux-based computer labs at a university, highlighting its use in educational settings.
- There are comments on the lack of advertising for effective products like Linux, with comparisons to well-known car brands.
- One user expresses a preference for Linux over Windows, citing fewer viruses and cost-effectiveness, and recommends a specific version, Knoppix 3.4.
- A participant recalls their first job involving Linux drivers, appreciating the visual aspects of the command line.
- Another mentions finding computers with Linux preloaded while shopping for components, considering dual booting with Linux.
- Linux is noted to be used in business environments, specifically in Chinese restaurants with touch-sensitive screens.
- One participant observes that all computers at a retail store were running Linux.
- A school setting is described where Linux is used in labs for experiments, while Windows is used in other areas.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share personal experiences and observations about the use of Linux in various settings, but no consensus is reached on its overall prevalence or specific advantages over other operating systems.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention specific versions of Linux and their experiences with hardware compatibility, but these claims are not universally agreed upon and may depend on individual circumstances.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring the use of Linux in different environments, including educational institutions, businesses, and personal computing.
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At LinuxWorld, during that time I know it was an OS but I wasn't too familiar with it. So I went to the convention, learned as much as I can, and grabbed some free goodies along the way. This was way back when Red Hat was version 4.3 or less
I still have a TurboLinux Cd somewhere lying around
The convention had two talking robots greet the visitors, it was pretty interesting, he went up to me and asked me whether I was a Yankee fan since I was wearing a Yankee cap.
EDIT - Correction: It was RH Linux 6.1
I still have a TurboLinux Cd somewhere lying around
The convention had two talking robots greet the visitors, it was pretty interesting, he went up to me and asked me whether I was a Yankee fan since I was wearing a Yankee cap.
EDIT - Correction: It was RH Linux 6.1
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DarkAnt
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linux popped up a few months ago on one of my old computers
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Cod
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At the university I'm currently attending, we recently got 3 brand new Linux-based computer labs. There has been 1 lab on campus for a few years now, but its getting out-of-date. That was my most recent spotting of Linux.
Of course, I see Linux nearly everyday since I have it installed on another partion of my harddrive.
Of course, I see Linux nearly everyday since I have it installed on another partion of my harddrive.
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Ebolamonk3y
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Its unconventional to advertise products that actually work well because everyone that knows them uses them... You dun need much advertisement for BMWs but Fords...
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ShawnD
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lol @ Ebola. Good point. Good products don't need to advertise. AMD and Linux seem to have a rather large following even though they are not available in stores and are not advertised at all.
Most computers in the labs at the local university use Linux. Probably because the computers are Pentium 1s...
Most computers in the labs at the local university use Linux. Probably because the computers are Pentium 1s...
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I use linux. It's nice. There are allot of windows program you can't get for it, but for the most part linux is great. Having both a windows and linux computer I like the linux one better. Working in IT I'm tried of all the virus in windows, and the price is right with linux. If anybody is think about It recommend Knoppix 3.4. I will say this I think linux is allot better for the internet.
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Guybrush Threepwood
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first time I've seen Linux it was at my first job. The drivers for what we were doing were developed in Linux. It was an old RH, text only, but I just loved the pretty colors on the command line 
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chroot
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Imagine that, Linux popping up at LinuxWorld, of all places!The_Professional said:
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Artman
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When I was searching for components to build a new computer, I found that one of the companies I like to use, Tigerdirect, is now selling a line of computers with Linux preloaded.
I'm considering trying dual boot with Linux on my new computer.
I'm considering trying dual boot with Linux on my new computer.
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Where have I spotted Linux? Well, in the business/industrial world...in Chinese restaurants.
Usually the computers with touch-sensitive screens. They all have Linux screen savers too.
I guess it's a way to save money. The restaurants were all pretty good sized, and very busy.
Usually the computers with touch-sensitive screens. They all have Linux screen savers too.
I guess it's a way to save money. The restaurants were all pretty good sized, and very busy.
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I was at lowes and noticed all of their computers were running off linux OS.
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My school, A building for any access to internet, computers used are Windows-installed.
but for labs, experiments, exercises, practices, etc, another buildin with only Linux installed computers is in use.
My friend's company uses Linux a lot too, but not all...
but for labs, experiments, exercises, practices, etc, another buildin with only Linux installed computers is in use.
My friend's company uses Linux a lot too, but not all...
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