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CeeJay wrote:
> 
> > >>I also run a linux box and a linux shell account so if anyone feels to
> > >>need to convince of linux's superiority .. don't - I'm already a
> > >>believer. I just use whatever OS suits the purpose.
> > >
> > >What purposed does XP suit that Linux doesn't? With Linux, stability
> > >doesn't come at the expense of speed.
> >
> > Erm....Windows compatibility?  Oh, wait, there's Wine (www.winehq.com).
> 
> Uhh and it have perfect compatibility with all programs , right ? .. RIGHT ?
> 
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> WINE is good , but it's not THAT good.
> 
> There is still reason to run Windows until Linux can run all the programs
> Windows can (and more) while being just as easy (or easier) to use and setup.
> 
> > Speed?  My understanding at this time is that XP is *slower* than
> > Win2k -- and Win2k wasn't noted for its high speed, although it
> > was faster than NT.
> 
> Yes .. by huge a 1 -> 3 percent - On MY maschine .. YMMV
> 
> You forgot about hardware compability btw.

Good ascii art there.  Now if you can make one of a Tyranosaurus Rex.