re: #45 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Linux has come a long way since the days when you had to compile the kernel and GUIs were for sissies. I load up a distro once every year and its progress is impressive. For many users it’s pretty much there. If you’re doing 3D modeling your choices are limited. Photoshop is still out (And don’t tell me about GIMP. GIMP is an admirable program, but it”s not PS). PC gaming is hit and miss. If you can live within the constraints of Linux and you’re willing to learn a bit it’s a great alternative. I’d add that the Ubuntu community does a stellar job of providing support.

Been a UNIX geek since before Linus got fed up with Minix so I know what you mean. Steam has done much to help with gaming and I find that the GIMP is sufficient for my needs but I’m not a super PS hacker either.

There is very little I need from the Windows world. What I lack the most I need to get a DEC Alphastation & Tru64 running… (OpenGenera).