Decius wrote:
Is there anyone on MemeStreams who regularly uses linux on their desktop?

I've used Linux as my main desktop OS for about 4 years now. I'd used Mandrake/Mandriva for years, and just recently switch to Ubuntu.

I'd recommend Ubuntu: It's Linux for people who want to run a Unix box without having to admin a Unix box. You have a solid desktop experience out of the box without a lot of buggy I-just-learn-C++-and-QT apps. I've got a fairly stock setup with some extra applications installed (like a 3D desktop). I mainly use standard desktop apps like:

-beagle (desktop search)
-Firefox,
-Thunderbird
-The Gimp
-GVim
-amarok (iTunes on crack)
-Open Office

Ubuntu is just a good fit for my usage. I need something solid and stable. I need RAIDed hardrives and automated backups. I need automatic security updates. I need a variety of web browsers for my work. I need different web servers with various modules. I need support for my iPod. I need something to help me index and store massive quantities of data relating to my research projects. I use databases. I need to be able to connect remotely. I need a VPN client and remote desktop client for work.

Occasionally I am pained by not having a good Visio clone (especially with all the clipart I make for presentations and books), but its not a big deal.

RE: Desktop Linux