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I've been using GNU/Linux as my primary operating system for many years. At my last job I used Microsoft Windows as my desktop operating system for about the first year, but was able to gradually convince my boss that I'd be more productive using GNU/Linux. When I started at OSU, I used Microsoft Windows for the first couple of months, because that's what I was given, before installing GNU/Linux onto my machine. On the whole, I do think I'm more productive using GNU/Linux as my desktop client: it's been super reliable for me, and largely problem free through all the upgrades I've performed....
moreUbuntu 7.10 on Acer Aspire 3680
After giving up on the notion of the Eee PC for the twins, I purchased a pair of Acer Aspire 3680 laptops for them. A quick search revealed that these were fairly well supported, with a couple of odd quirks, so I felt reasonably comfortable making the purchase. I confirmed last night that they would run Ubuntu by taking a Live CD into the store with me, just to make sure....
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