Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito + Useful Links

[devildevilira]

Mukhang madami na din ang gumagamit ng lunix sa Pinas.
Pero, hindi pa din ganun ka popular ito.

Sa mga linux Distro Users dito, ginawa ko tong thread na 'to
para i-share nating mga linux users kung bakit tayo gumagamit ng mga linux distros.

Ano ba ang advantage nito?


Please share your linux experience.......

Useful Links:

Linux News
For more info about Linux and different Linux Distributions, Reviews, New Releases
and News, you may read the
Distrowatch.com Weekly Opinion Column and Summary of Events


Major Linux Distributions
Dont konw which Linux distribution to choose? This Overview from Distrowatch.com may
help you decide what to choose.
Top Ten Linux Distributions


Im using LinuxMint 17 KDE edition, LinuxMint LMDE edition, Kali linux at Quirky Linux on my Lenovo Ideapad s10-3s
multi-booted with GRUB......
Im also testing Android-x86, Slacko and LFS releases.

If you want to know more about different linux distributions,
get in to the Linux World and dive at this site: distrowatch


There are different flavors of linux for different tasks and different niches.


For me, Ive been using LinuxMint 17 as my day-to-day Operating System.
Ive used it when I was still a volunteer admin for a certain skills develeopment school recognized by TESDA.
Which means to say that, Linux MInt was able to cater our daily needs, from simple paper works to creating tarpaulins.

On my own, I think, one of the major advantages of Linux over Windows are:

1. MORE SECURED COMPARED TO WINDOWS AND MAC.
Linux is less affected with viruses and malwares. In fact, its very rare to have Linux desktops to have
viruses screwing the system. On my 3 years experience with linux, I never had problems pertaining to
infections of malicious codes. And Im usually using my Linux to download windows applications, specially, cracked softwares then scan it with ClamAV before transfering it to my windows partition.

This thread had received comments majorly concerning about this topic.
For further references on how secure linux is, I decided to provide some links:

Jesse Smith of Distrowatch.com's opnion on Linux Security:
DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 561, 2 June 2014

How Linux hanlde security matters:
The Security Enhanced Linux that is implemented on many, especially major Linux Distributions
What is AppArmor?
Some pointers on why Linux is much more secure than any Non-Free Operating Systems

Is Linux really Virus-Free?
Is Linux Operating System Immune to Malware
History of Viruses on Linux. (Link courtesy of muthym)


2. LOW MAINTENANCE.
Linux filesystems like ext4, xfs, reiserfs, etc. doesnt need to be DEFRAGMENTED.
You dont need to run any ANTIVIRUS SCAN.
You dont need to do any REGISTRY CLEANING.

3. GOOD SOFTWARE UPDATE MANAGEMENT.
On Windows, running windows update only updates the system. You have to manually update your
downloaded applications. On linux, running system update will also update all of your favorite applications
to its newest and safest version available.

4. FLEXIBLE AND HIGHLY CONFIGURABLE
With Linux, you are not limited. You may change the layout of your
desktop even to the point of making it look like Mac.
If you have an old computer that is no longer supported by the latest
version of Windows available, you may use different Linux distro
specially created for this like Sparky Linux.
Or if for some reasons, you need to have a portable Operating System that
will fit on your tiny 4GB flash drive, then you may use Puppy Linux.
If you need to learn how to hack for offensive security purposes, then you may
use Kali.
Theres a lot of different linux distributions out there that will serve any
of your specific needs.

5. CAN RUN WINDOWS APPLICATIONS
Yes! If you still need your windows applications running on linux, you may do so.
Just install Wine and you can run any windows applications
on Linux.

6. EASY TO FIND APPLICATIONS
On linux, you dont have to search google for Linux Programs or games. Linux has Software managers
where you can use to look for applications to install.

7. ITS FREE!
Yes! You dont have to pay for anything. Its all for free. Like using the google search engine.
If your wondering how the hell this people could spend their time programming just for free,
its because, actually, their earning from it. Just imagine how google and android became big things
offering free services.

Linux has a ton of applications as counterparts for non-free windows applications.
Most of us spend our time searching for crack softwares leading us to unsecure grounds and downloading malwares
and tons of viruses. Why not use Linux instead? If you need Adobe PhotoShop but cant buy it, why go for malicious cracks
if you may use Gimp. Why search for virus-infested cracks of MS OFFICE if you may use Open Office or Libre Office.


Im urging many people to use Linux thats why i made this thread.
If your a linux user here on Mobilarian, why not share your ideas and urge others?

Mobilarian muthym shares his Linux Expereince on his blog titled "No Turning Back!"

Mobilarian iamasuperuser shares his reason on why he turned to Linux on his blog titled "I’m shifting to LINUX"

You may also like to visit my other thread:
DISTROWARS! Which Linux Distribution are you using?



Here are some books to help you learn linux:
GNU\Linux Advanced Administration PDF format (18.9MB)
Read Online | Download

The Debian administrator's Handbook PDF format PDF format (28.6MB)
Read Online | Download | Download Epub format



Sa mga kelangan mag-decide, or kelangan ng other sources of idea/opinion,

This are some youtube channel to help you out:
1. DistroTube
2. Luke Smith
3. TuxDigital
4. Gaming on Linux
5. The Linux Experiment
6. Joe Collins

marami pang iba. Pero ang pinaka-importante sa lahat ay angSecureTeam10 channel which lagi akong nag-aabang ng mga bagong video.

 

[polyonyx]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

Lightweight po sya ^_^
Pag start pa lang sa Windows, around 1.06Gb na RAM na ung kinakain, pero sa Linux, 200+Mb lang.
Galeng din ng effects ng desktop environments, nakaka-aliw lalo na ung KDE
Tas ginagamit ko sya pang software development, hehe. Minsan lang kasi naglalag ung Netbeans ko sa Linux, unlike sa Windows. -_-

>> At para na din free wifi everywhere, sssh. ^_^

Nagmamahal,
Linux Kali

 

[crushdummy01]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

I haven't tried Linux.
So, if ever I'd like to use Linux, what would I download? Do I need to reformat my laptop? Can I install using USB?
My Laptop is Toshiba Satellite C50-A166 with 2Gb ram. Currently running on Windows 7 Ultimate OS.
What recommendations you can give if I wanted to have faster browsing experience or for gaming or for both preferences?

 

[justasking]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

Tanong lang regarding sa statement na to "Linux has no virus and is not affected by any viruses or malwares." Ibig sabihin ba kahit anong virus eh walang effect sa linux? Kung ganun nga eh bakit?

 

[leunamed]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

hmm..matry ko n nga din yong linux.. pag di na busy gagawin kong linux yung os ng lappy ko, then i'll see if totoo b yong mga cnbi ni ts.. slamat sa share..

 

[Lon.exe]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

tama si ts, low maintenance, secured at higit sa lahat FREE
pero ang pinakagusto ko sa linux maliban sa ubuntu, elementaty at mint... ay BT5 at Kali ang sarap kasi KALIKUTIN

 

[AkosiZhenon21]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

Lahat ng sinabi ni TS ay tama. Maganda ang linux in terms of speed and security. Marami din kayong pwede pag pili-an na desktop environments tulad ng KDE, GNOME ( For High End PC ) and XFCE, LXDE, Openbox ( Low End PC ) at marami pa. Kung gusto nyo mag try ng Linux at nag sisimula pa lang kayo, try nyo ung LXLE or Linux mint kasi pre-loaded na ung mga apps na kailangan nyo. Try nyo din ung debian, napaka stable nyan unlike sa Ubuntu na medyo nag lalag. , sana maka tulong.



Nga pala I'm using LXLE kasi sa Ubuntu supported na agad ang drivers ng printer and I want to explore more the Linux system.

 

[magsasaka]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

Tanong lang regarding sa statement na to "Linux has no virus and is not affected by any viruses or malwares." Ibig sabihin ba kahit anong virus eh walang effect sa linux? Kung ganun nga eh bakit?

may virus din ang linux pero madalang

primary reason exe file ang karamihan ng virus, which does not run natively sa linux. second reason hindi basta basta nag eexecute ng script si linux w/o your permission, karamihan ng script or updates ni linux kailangan mo i input ung password mo. third walang registry si linux kaya walang paraan para maglagay ng palaman na kahit ma delete ung virus e babalik pa din pag restart mo. pwede mo din i encrypt ung mga files mo for added security

 

[mikestan]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

OK, magagaling kayong mga LINUX users, pero sa mga latest notebook 64bits meron ba available DRIVERS?
Baka naman pag-install ko nitong OS na sinasabi nyo eh ma-FAK-UP ang lappy ko.
Sa dami ng LINUX type or name or whatever you called it, padgating sa driver, malaking sakit sa ulo di ba?

 

[magsasaka]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

OK, magagaling kayong mga LINUX users, pero sa mga latest notebook 64bits meron ba available DRIVERS?
Baka naman pag-install ko nitong OS na sinasabi nyo eh ma-FAK-UP ang lappy ko.
Sa dami ng LINUX type or name or whatever you called it, padgating sa driver, malaking sakit sa ulo di ba?

not necessarily, try to stick dun sa mga user friendly na distribution like ubuntu and mint, btw may test run si linux para ma try mo muna bago ka mag install, pag nakita mong working lahat ng drivers tsaka mo i install

 

[Hackathon]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

Usually hindi na kelangan install ng drivers unless gumagamit ka ng exotic hardwares, I mean yung talagang madalang na hardware pero very rare ang mga ganitong cases.

 

[P3IN]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

i tried Ubuntu noong nag OOJT pa ko dito sa Complex Laguna... sumakit ulo ko dahil baguhan palang ako sa ganon OS
buti nalang dual OS yun PC don (buti nalang)

ttry ko to http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=984105

kapag meron na kong NETBOOK


maganda din features ​

 

[darkrockwell]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

ahmm TS nice thread mrami akong nalaman dito ..Gsto ko sana mag dual boot . Windows 7 ultimate po ung OS ko ngayon .. Sure po ba dito na mapapagana ko ung mga application sa windows 7 na dapat ay nsa Windows lng using wine na tnatawag nyo? para nmn linux nlng ung OS ko at d na kelangan mg Dual boot .. salamat sa Reply kht sino po ng linux user pa reply nlng po salamat ^^

 

[magsasaka]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

ahmm TS nice thread mrami akong nalaman dito ..Gsto ko sana mag dual boot . Windows 7 ultimate po ung OS ko ngayon .. Sure po ba dito na mapapagana ko ung mga application sa windows 7 na dapat ay nsa Windows lng using wine na tnatawag nyo? para nmn linux nlng ung OS ko at d na kelangan mg Dual boot .. salamat sa Reply kht sino po ng linux user pa reply nlng po salamat ^^

kung well known ung applications 100% yan gagana medyo duduguin ka lang lalo na kung hindi ka sanay mag command line, kung hindi masyadong kilala 60-40, 60% na gagana 40% ang hindi. i suggest mag dual boot ka, hindi naman ganon kalaki ang requirements ng mga linux distro

 

[devildevilira]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

ahmm TS nice thread mrami akong nalaman dito ..Gsto ko sana mag dual boot . Windows 7 ultimate po ung OS ko ngayon .. Sure po ba dito na mapapagana ko ung mga application sa windows 7 na dapat ay nsa Windows lng using wine na tnatawag nyo? para nmn linux nlng ung OS ko at d na kelangan mg Dual boot .. salamat sa Reply kht sino po ng linux user pa reply nlng po salamat ^^

Sorry now lng aq nkblik sa thread ko, pagala-gala kc mga IT Staff kea ndi mkpgnet.....hehehe.

Gusto kong malaman kung anung windows applications ba ang gusto mo i-run thru WINE...
kasi almost all applications sa windows, may linux counterpart.... and im referring to "windows applications"
for daily needs like office suites, programming, wed development etc.

Its better to learn to use linux applications than to run windows applications thru wine.
After all, its not that hard to learn new applications, parang learning how to do fbt lang yan.

Pero, if your refering to games like NBA, DOTA, etc, you can perfectly use WIne for this purpose.
This are apps that doesnt have versions for Linux.
Also, there are some nice games for Linux that you may check like warzone.


Regarding dual-booting, hmmmm....
Recommend ko, if your just new to using Linux, you should better dual-boot first.
If your already used-to and comfortable using Linux, then it would the time for you to think again if
you'll remove windows.

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i tried Ubuntu noong nag OOJT pa ko dito sa Complex Laguna... sumakit ulo ko dahil baguhan palang ako sa ganon OS
buti nalang dual OS yun PC don (buti nalang)

ttry ko to http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=984105

kapag meron na kong NETBOOK


maganda din features ​

Regarding Zorin-OS,
ndi ko pa to ntry pero this Linux distribution is good for those new to linux kasi
Its desktop interface is very similar to Windows systems and is really meant to be used
by linux newbies....
Good find.......
For more information about Zorin... you may also take a look in here.

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OK, magagaling kayong mga LINUX users, pero sa mga latest notebook 64bits meron ba available DRIVERS?
Baka naman pag-install ko nitong OS na sinasabi nyo eh ma-FAK-UP ang lappy ko.
Sa dami ng LINUX type or name or whatever you called it, padgating sa driver, malaking sakit sa ulo di ba?

Hmmmm....anu ba pinagkaiba ng 64bit at 32bit computers?
ANg pinagkaiba lang naman nyan, codes (source codes) were compiled on
a 32bit processor, w/c means na compiling these codes on 64bit processor-powered computera will yield
the same software. Ang pagkakaiba lang, drivers compiled on 32bit computers are binary compatible with 32bit computers only
while drivers compiled on 64bit computers are binary compatible with 64bit computers only. But they are the same driver for the same device.

Almost all Linux Distributions have 64bit versions available. And here is one for you to try:
A 64bit version of Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon Edition.

And yes, almost Linux Distributions offers (i mean all installers they provide) Live Installers.
This are installers that can run without requiring installation.
This kind of installers are really meant for users to test first new releases of Linux Distributions before installing it.

And here's one of the Major Linux Distribution that is highly focused on producing
i686- and x86_64 (64bit) optimised system:
Arch Linux
Distrowatch page

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Tanong lang regarding sa statement na to "Linux has no virus and is not affected by any viruses or malwares." Ibig sabihin ba kahit anong virus eh walang effect sa linux? Kung ganun nga eh bakit?

This post can help explain this topic to you.
On my own expereince, i never had any problems related to viruses, malwares, etc on any Linux systems I used
for the past 3 years.

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I haven't tried Linux.
So, if ever I'd like to use Linux, what would I download? Do I need to reformat my laptop? Can I install using USB?
My Laptop is Toshiba Satellite C50-A166 with 2Gb ram. Currently running on Windows 7 Ultimate OS.
What recommendations you can give if I wanted to have faster browsing experience or for gaming or for both preferences?

We are on the same ground, my netbook also has 2gb of RAM,
If you need faster browsing expereince, you should better find a better internet service provider.

Here are choices for Linux Distributions created mainly for gaming:
Gaming Linux Distributions from DistroWatch.com

Personally, I'll recommend Linux Mint 17.

You may choose Linux Mint 17 MATE Edition if you want to run many games since you only
have 2GB of RAM (But you didnt mention youre GPU). Mate takes less RAM compared to other
edtions of Linux Mint.

Though, even though running only 2GB of RAM, I still prefer Linux Mint 17 KDE edition. Thia
ia the main Edition that im using for a long time and Im happy with it.
You may use the Wide Collection of Software from KDE to help you with your browsing needs.
Here are some softwares from KDE that might supplement your browsing expereince:
Internet Apps from KDE

 

[muthym]

Mukhang madami na din ang gumagamit ng lunix sa Pinas.
Pero, hindi pa din ganun ka popular ito.

Sa mga linux Distro Users dito, ginawa ko tong thread na 'to
para i-share nating mga linux users kung bakit tayo gumagamit ng mga linux distros.

Ano ba ang advantage nito?


Please share your linux experience.......

Depende na rin siguro kung nasaan ka sa Pinas. Kung nasa lugar ka na kung saan ang nakapalibot sa'yo ay di gumagamit ng Linux, hindi mo talaga mararamdaman ang popularidad nito. Pero kung nasa lugar ka ng isang komunidad na gumamit ng Linux, mararamdaman mo ang popularidad nito. Tulad dito, nararamdaman ko ang popularidad nito. Isa pang halimbawa, kapag dumadalo ako ng pagdiriwang ng "Software Freedom Day" sa U.P. Diliman.

Ang dahilan bakit ko ginagamit ang GNU/Linux, gusto ko mapatunayan na meron pa ring alternatibong sopweyr para sa "commercial software" ganun din sa mga sikat o popular.

Tatlong distro lang ang ginagamit ko. Lahat ay nasa USB stick lang. Puppy (kasama na ang mga variants nito tulad ng Saluki pero ang pangunahing ginagamit ko ay v4.31), Slax(kadalasan pang-programming at pangtesting ng iba't-ibang apps) at TinyCore (para sa purong CLI).

Nagsimula ako sa DSL(DamnSmallLinux) noong 2004 (pwera pa nang gamitin ko Slackare nung late 90s - pang-server) at nagtuloy-tuloy na sa pagdi-distro hopping hanggang ngayon. Halos lahat na nasa Distrowatch noon ay nadownload at nagamit ko. Medyo dumalang na lang ngayon. Kung bibisitahin niyo blog ko, nandoon ang kabuoan ng karanasan ko sa GNU/Linux.

Just to comment on the following:

1. SECURED
- We cannot state a general statement that Linux (GNU/LInux) has no virus and is not affected by any viruses or malwares. I've heard before that there's also a virus in Linux.
Example:

"Koobface is a multi-platform computer worm that originally targeted users of the networking websites like Facebook, Skype, Yahoo Messenger and email websites such as Google Mail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail.), MySpace, hi5, Bebo, Friendster and Twitter. In the later versions it has stopped using those websites because they improved their protection. Koobface is designed to infect Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, *but can also infect Linux*." (kindly check this link : http://www.neowin.net/news/a-history-of-viruses-on-linux)

3. GOOD SOFTWARE UPDATE MANAGEMENT.
- Not All. It depends on the package management. As an example, some distros are modular like in my case Slax. Puppy has it also (SFS extension if I'm not mistakeN). Some apps are also distributed as static binaries.

4. FLEXIBLE AND HIGHLY CONFIGURABLE
- Distros that are best example for the old computers, are those who use lighweight desktop environments/window managers like LXDE/XFCE and JWM/FLWM/ICEWM (very lighweight). My Wary Puppy runs only on 1GB flashdrive w/ office suite, WINE, webserver/PHP and my favorite and VB6 alternative - RapidQ.

5. CAN RUN WINDOWS APPLICATIONS
- Not all. And there's no guarantee that it will run 100%. So it's better to test first.

6. EASY TO FIND APPLICATIONS
- Not all distros have a good software package management. These things depend on their repositories. You will be lucky if they have a large repositories and if a distro can recognize one's format/extension. As an example, old Slax can recognize tgz extension (Slackware). Another one, TinyCore can recognize deb extension (Debian). Conversion of these extensions to their native format are done manually.

7. ITS FREE!
"If your wondering how the hell this people could spend their time programming just for free,
its because, actually, their earning from it. Just imagine how google and android became big things
offering free services."
- There's 50/50 mentality here. Free has two meanings in FOSS community. One is liberty ("free speech" as they say) and the other one is price ("free beer" as they say also). Richard Stallman is not earning from what he's doing as Google.

OK, magagaling kayong mga LINUX users, pero sa mga latest notebook 64bits meron ba available DRIVERS?
Baka naman pag-install ko nitong OS na sinasabi nyo eh ma-FAK-UP ang lappy ko.
Sa dami ng LINUX type or name or whatever you called it, padgating sa driver, malaking sakit sa ulo di ba?

Mahirap sumakit ang ulo kung hindi naman sumasakit. Maganda kung sumakit muna para masabi natin na masakit nga talaga. At kung sumakit na, mas maganda kung iniinom na ng gamot kaysa yung iisipin lang na iinom lang ng gamot.

Kung mamimili ka naman ng damit, mas maganda yung maraming sizes at maraming designs para may pagpipilian at kung swak sa panlasa.

 

[devildevilira]

Im happy for most responses on this thread and It seems that most enthusiast are more concerned on security and some, the functiionality.
As for your response, I edited my post on the 1st page of this thread. I also added some links regarding how secure linux is and added also added the link you provided.


This thread is becoming much more educational, aside from being informative. Thanks to all your response.
Sana Ishare mo dito yung link ng blog mo muthym.... para mabasa din namin.

 

[justasking]

Re: Bakit ako gagamit ng linux? anu ba advantage nito at ano ba ang mapapal

This post can help explain this topic to you.
On my own expereince, i never had any problems related to viruses, malwares, etc on any Linux systems I used
for the past 3 years.
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may virus din ang linux pero madalang

primary reason exe file ang karamihan ng virus, which does not run natively sa linux. second reason hindi basta basta nag eexecute ng script si linux w/o your permission, karamihan ng script or updates ni linux kailangan mo i input ung password mo. third walang registry si linux kaya walang paraan para maglagay ng palaman na kahit ma delete ung virus e babalik pa din pag restart mo. pwede mo din i encrypt ung mga files mo for added security

Thanks sa mga sagot. Nalinawagan din ako kahit papano

 

[pastordomo]

dahil para sa mga pang hack na tools like social engineering toolkits. Aircrack at kung ano ano pa.

 

[ggteam17]

hi po mga master. ahmmm wala pa po akong alam sa linux pero i want to try this. meron po ba kayung mga video tutorial dyan about sa linux? specially sa khali linux kasi ang alam ko for hacking yan at yung backtrack. gusto ko lang matututo mang hack ng wifi yun lang naman ang nais ko kaya gusto ko mapagaralan ang linux. Kahit yung mga basic lang po kung baga introduction sa workplace ni linux. salamat po sa mga mag rereply