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Comment Linux Desktop (Score 1) 417

I have been using Linux exclusively since 1998, when installing Linux on a PC was an adventure. My first distro was Redhat 6.1 which I bought at the local BestBuy--on 3.5" floppies. Getting various bits of hardware was tricky (anybody remember the ZipDrive?), and the dialup connection I had in those days was iffy, but I got everything to work with the help of a guy at my ISP who was a Linux geek. I had trouble downloading and installing updates because I had difficulties with the CLI incantations. Then I tried Mandrake 8.0, this time on CD on a different machine. Still had trouble with urpmi, but the installation was much easier than on earlier machines. Finally, I switched to Ubuntu 6.06 and switched from dialup to DSL, and I have stayed with it ever since. I currently have Ubuntu 17.04 on an HP notebook. The only solution to moving more users onto the Linux desktop is for we users to proselytize! I give out Ubuntu on usb keys as birthday and holiday gifts, and provide support whenever needed. Linux forever, down with M$!!!

Comment Antenna and Digital Signals (Score 1) 564

I have DishNetwork, and the signal craps out during rain or snow. Thankfully, I still have a 'rabbit ears' antenna that works fairly well. But in the old days of analog TV, if the signal wavered, I got a little snow. But with today's digital signals the picture stutters, tears and gets all sorts of weird effects! Give me an analog signal anytime!

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