Fuck you, OP, and everyone who uses mod-point-martyrdom, to express their point of view.
"I have karma to burn" "I'll probably get modded down for this but..." "Ok, flame away"
Just make your point, and leave that crap out next time.
You'll probably get modded down for that....
What do I care if Linux works for you?
I run Linux for me; it works for me. I may encourage you to run it too, but it's not my problem if it doesn't work out. Remember the bit about "no warranty"?
Now, if you're paying for a working system or support, that's a different story. If you get a Linux shop to build you a PVR, they'd better give you a working machine. But demanding that volunteers fix your problem is insane.
The only one responsible for making your computer work is you.
Mathematics generally requires TeX. For example, the AMS. (They prefer various forms of TeX, but will also accept submissions on paper, so you could use MS-Word. But it's a world of pain for all involved.)
I couldn't dream of using anything else, even outside of math, if only to get proper kerning and small-caps.
For God's sake, stop researching for a while and begin to think!
