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Originally Posted by Mako Eyes
Yes, I can see how the -buntus have become generally the Linux standard and I think it's a wonderful distribution (Using it right now and loving it more than any other distribution; I don't think I can ever live without APT/Synaptic). However, there's more than one Linux poweruser browsing these forums and they may disagree.
Personally, I think the -buntus have become the Linux equivalent of those commercial pre-installed Windows installations you find on the desktop/laptop computers you buy from whichever vender, if not only for the fact that it too is loaded with bloatware. Though, for the record, -buntu's "bloatware" is WAY easier to get rid of.
I know a few Linux power users who would rather stick with Debian, Red Hat, or Gentoo and often refer to the -buntus as "n00b Linux," for a lack of better term. K/X/Ubuntu has become the standard for those getting introduced to Linux, but for those who are very well acquainted with it already it tends to get irritating.
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Personally, I agree here. It`s much more easier for me to install a clean terminal Debian and manually apt-get what I need, but since I am no longer a teen who has tons of free time I really prefer to got a ready to use OS like ubuntu. There is no lame OS after all, lame are users and if somebody who uses gentoo or redhat refers him to a "special user" it`s more than an empty boasting, since they are using a distro with personally built environment, something you got ready from ubuntu.
Linux`s power is that you can use it very efficient even on weak PC`s because it`s up to you if you got a graphical environment or not. For me the <TAB> support is more than enoug, I enjoy stare at my ubuntu, but when it comes for some work I prefer to simpy do:
1. go to terminal witn ALT+Z
su(tab)do ged(tab)it /e(tab)tc/rc.(tab)local
typing...
ifconfig eth1 hw ether TH:IS:IS:MY:MA:CK
2. save and close with ALT+F4
I do this in a les than 30 seconds and it takes a lot of time using GUIs... But... you know, my mother won`t be able to do it, so let`s cheer for all Desktop-Environments that they are getting friendlier and friendlier to the simple users...
P.S. there is no such term as "Linux power user", power exist in the muscles, there are just long-time users and newbie users who will improve with the time.
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