Comments on: 147 – Back in Mac

By: Z

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:37:00 +0000

As a Linux (Ubuntu) user for three years now, I can pretty surely say that I can use my system for nearly anything I want to. (web surfing, programming, basic image editing, general life assistance, flash games, document handling and storing, chatting, and anything else a student could want)
Sure, there are rare problems with some not so widespread software or non-standard configurations, but I think it’s even easier to figure those out than it was (is) on XP, thanks to the various forums and documentation.
And I can be sure that my system is absolutely safe from all popular attacks (viruses, spyware, malware, adware, trojans, phishing, infected Office documents, …), always up to date, and free forever.

By: FreeFall

FreeFall — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:04:31 +0000

Actually, the free (which is not describing cost, by the way) nature of the Linux system makes it more secure for anyone with enough knowledge to tweak it to their liking. This makes it impossible for someone to write a virus that can target more than a select few of these people. This, of course, is less about Linux in particular than it is about the free software (again, not cost) model.

Free actually refers to being allowed access to the source code and the freedoms that come with that access.

By: Gavin C. Stewart

Gavin C. Stewart — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:50:48 +0000

I have been back and forth from Windows Vista, Ubuntu, and Windows XP for the past 3 years. By far, Windows is the best experience I’ve had. Sure, there are errors now and then, and sometimes pretty frequently. But at least in between those errors and problems, I have access to the powerful, effective software that I need. Linux, on the other hand has a lot of software that feels somewhat incomplete, or sometimes just doesn’t work on my system. I use FL Studio a lot, and the only Ubuntu equivalent is Linux MultiMedia Studio, which is TERRIBLE. Sure, people are going to recommend trying to run FL Studio from Wine, but it works terribly, and is not worth the effort. I am telling everyone right now, if you are a current Windows user, don’t switch to Linux. Linux has just not caught up with Windows yet in terms of software diversity, availability, and functionality.

By: Bubba

Bubba — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:43:23 +0000

I’m a system admin and I know what I’m talking about when I say…. it’s a funny comic!! WIN!!

By: P

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:24:31 +0000

I sometimes wonder if trolls are responsible for rising trends in socio-relativism between intellectuals?
I’m smart (’cause I have such-and-such-an-operating-system), you’re all dumb (regardless of your OS).
Somewhere along the lines criticalthinking.exe encountered an error and had to shut down.

By: Ima Jerc

Ima Jerc — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:32:10 +0000

Windows has security problems because PEOPLE USE IT. Think about it. Both Linux and Macintosh have virus’s, but not many. Mac’s are, at most, 5% of the market, while Linus is about 1%. They aren’t inherently superior in security, there are simply far less people using them, and therefore no incentive for people to make viruses. Do people make Trojans for commodore 64’s? Apple 2’s? No, because that would be stupid. Now, don’t mistake my intentions. The competition between the brands is one the best things that could happen, as it makes all side’s compete for the consumer’s attention. But denying Linux large driver issues and utter uselessness for gaming is a ridiculously pointless tactic. Linux IS terrible to find drivers for, and has no real standard on how to do things. It’s only “free” if you donate countless man hours of time to it. They know this, and make you pay out the ass for support. Obviously, this could get better if more people used it, but in the meantime, the average user has no real reason to use linux, even if all they do is browse the web (flash problems anyone?) Linux is good for mass cloning servers, Macs are good for art design, and Windows is good for everything else.

By: James

James — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:28:03 +0000

Also Windows. Macs don’t even play most games. Linux can do it in lots of cases, but if you don’t already know Linux, it’s not as simple as Windows’

Instert Disc
Follow on Screen Instructions
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Profit

By: TBC

TBC — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:08:02 +0000

Norwind- I believe you took a wrong turn somewhere.

You were probably looking for some tech forum somewhere, or maybe Yahoo Answers.
This is the comments section for a webcomic.

By: Norwind

Norwind — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:28:17 +0000

hay if i were going for a laptop wich of the 3 wood be best for game’s

By: Llyander

Llyander — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:48:52 +0000

Thank you for making fun of all three.