How long have you been using Linux?

[Soulwatcher]

How long have you been using Linux? Personaly I have been using Linux for about 3 years now. Its been a great learning experince. Linux is my full time hobby. I check over the server every day. Not only that but I download the backup of the database daily. I also check the system stats 4 times a day. I check bandwidth, CPU usage, and server load for the day. Plus I run this forum on Linux Servers. I check the forum at least 10 times a day for new posts. Linux keeps me busy.

[delman]

I used it for about 3 weeks and went back to windows since I was not comfortable with linux and for me it was harder since I did not know what I was doing. Plus if my computer hardware was more compatible with it that would be a plus like support for ATI video cards. Linux is not bad I am just a noob that had a lot of trouble with it. I am going give that Centos a try though on my one computer.

[Soulwatcher]

Originally Posted by delman

I used it for about 3 weeks and went back to windows since I was not comfortable with linux and for me it was harder since I did not know what I was doing. Plus if my computer hardware was more compatible with it that would be a plus like support for ATI video cards. Linux is not bad I am just a noob that had a lot of trouble with it. I am going give that Centos a try though on my one computer.

Were you trying to set up a server, or were you using it as a desktop? As much as I like Linux. I wouldn't use it on my desktop for the simple fact. I have too many Windows programs and games. (The sooner they get ported to Linux the better) I could install a dual boot, but I prefer Windows on the desktop. I wouldn't use Windows on my server, even if you gave me a free copy.

[delman]

I used the desktop then tried to make a webserver with the desktop. I could not get it set up though and since I will have a lot of time next week I will have time to try it. After seeing this forum I think I will give it a try again only setting up a webserver this time.

[Soulwatcher]

If you have any questions be sure to let us know. We are here to help. I bet we can get you up and running in no time.

[QBall15j]

I've been using Linux on my webserver for about a year now if I remember right. Its been a great learning experience, although I don't have much time to keep on on everything like I should be.

[gnthej]

Actually use a dual boot machine WinXP/Ubuntu

[Ronin]

Only around one year for me, on and off.
Still got ALOT to learn.

Im hoping there are some people here who have been using it for 5+ years that we can all learn from!

[Soulwatcher]

Originally Posted by Ronin

Only around one year for me, on and off.
Still got ALOT to learn.

Im hoping there are some people here who have been using it for 5+ years that we can all learn from!

I haven't been using Linux for 5+ years, but I can probably answer any Linux question you may have. And If I don't have the answer I will find one.

[yetanotherfcw]

For about 3 years to host my sites. I tried Suse many years ago, but I use Windows for desktop. It's difficult to use other OS other than Windows when you use it for work.