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Forum: General 08-03-2013, 12:03 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Well, one good reason to switch to Linux is...

Well, one good reason to switch to Linux is because Windows 8 sucks and Macs are overpriced, underperforming and not easily customized.

I actually like Windows 7, and felt like Microsoft was...
Forum: General 01-09-2013, 05:16 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Metro UI on Windows 8 is horrible. I hate it.

Metro UI on Windows 8 is horrible. I hate it.
Forum: General 02-06-2012, 01:48 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I don't mind change if it's for the better. But...

I don't mind change if it's for the better. But if it makes it worse I don't understand why it was made in the first place. I suppose personal opinion always plays a hand in that determination though...
Forum: General 10-25-2011, 09:02 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I restart Linux all the time because I am lazy...

I restart Linux all the time because I am lazy and sudo reboot is very easy! :p
Forum: General 04-18-2011, 06:37 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Your number only applies to the desktop. We have...

Your number only applies to the desktop. We have a lot more than that. Check the server market share statistics.
Forum: General 04-18-2011, 06:01 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I revived an old one I had from 2004 by buying a...

I revived an old one I had from 2004 by buying a charger off Amazon. It was very surprising; it only cost me $5 for the charger. The shipping cost more. :p
Forum: General 04-18-2011, 04:51 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Well, I dunno. I like the package manager a lot...

Well, I dunno. I like the package manager a lot though, 'portage'.
Forum: General 04-18-2011, 04:16 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
He was making a pseudo-joke with regard to...

He was making a pseudo-joke with regard to general difficulty of use.

That said, I never found Slackware a very hard distribution to use. Now, Gentoo on the other hand...
Forum: General 03-13-2011, 03:19 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I never had any problems with Microsoft either. I...

I never had any problems with Microsoft either. I just prefer Linux, that's all. Not everyone who uses Linux has a bone to pick with Microsoft.
Forum: General 03-03-2011, 12:26 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I've never gotten a virus with Windows. I've...

I've never gotten a virus with Windows. I've never even gotten any slowdowns. Never got a BSOD either. I just use common sense really. Windows does require much more maintenance than a Linux system,...
Forum: General 02-12-2011, 08:55 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Thanks Kenny. I applied for one and am hoping...

Thanks Kenny. I applied for one and am hoping Good old Google sends me it. :D

EDIT: I applied like a week ago.
Forum: General 02-12-2011, 11:49 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Damn, you got a CR-48? How long did it take...

Damn, you got a CR-48? How long did it take Google to send it to you after you applied?
Forum: General 02-03-2011, 05:12 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
We are not responsible for other users.

We are not responsible for other users.
Forum: General 01-19-2011, 08:20 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
It's definitely true. Sony had to make different...

It's definitely true. Sony had to make different iterations of the PSP in order to prevent custom firmware from being used,
Forum: General 01-15-2011, 12:35 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I always thought that was a dumb slogan/motto for...

I always thought that was a dumb slogan/motto for 'Windows'.
Forum: General 01-08-2011, 09:32 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
In war there are no winners, only losers.

In war there are no winners, only losers.
Forum: General 01-07-2011, 09:03 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Exactly. To every action there is always an equal...

Exactly. To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.

People are always going to troll.
Forum: General 01-06-2011, 05:47 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I was trying too! :p

I was trying too! :p
Forum: General 01-06-2011, 07:50 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
This is like the third this has happened, lol. My...

This is like the third this has happened, lol. My post count just keeps going down and down and down.
Forum: General 01-01-2011, 08:03 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
LOL, you always make me laugh. Always.

LOL, you always make me laugh. Always.
Forum: General 01-01-2011, 02:28 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I didn't say the same thing...

I didn't say the same thing...
Forum: General 01-01-2011, 12:24 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
No it shouldn't.

No it shouldn't.
Forum: General 12-31-2010, 11:59 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
*cough* Ahem... 2011? :p

*cough* Ahem... 2011? :p
Forum: General 12-31-2010, 09:18 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME...

FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME FLAME...
Forum: General 12-26-2010, 05:37 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
ShellyCat, you have posted 11 of the last 14...

ShellyCat, you have posted 11 of the last 14 replies! :eek:
Forum: General 12-25-2010, 08:39 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
XP > 7 Vista was horrible...

XP > 7

Vista was horrible...
Forum: General 12-22-2010, 08:56 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Suggest a better system.

Suggest a better system.
Forum: General 12-22-2010, 08:55 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I like X though. Seems so stable, fast and...

I like X though. Seems so stable, fast and configurable.

Then again, I probably wouldn't even notice the change.
Forum: General 12-22-2010, 05:56 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Hehehe, I guess that's true.

Hehehe, I guess that's true.
Forum: General 12-22-2010, 05:36 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Related (;)): I don't understand why people don't...

Related (;)): I don't understand why people don't like X11. After using Windows Explorer and Quartz, X11 is dreamy. Conclusion: Linux users have high standards. :p

Speaking of which, I'd love for...
Forum: General 12-13-2010, 04:32 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
It was a ThinkPad, and I still want to do this. ...

It was a ThinkPad, and I still want to do this.

Lenovo's design is better than Apple's and more Linux friendly too.

My CD/DVD drive broke, and I have no USB sticks to install Linux with. You...
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 06:47 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I found the ideal laptop for Jeebizz. ...

I found the ideal laptop for Jeebizz.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Toshiba-Satellite-320CDT-4-0-Laptop-w-Bag-/160517294085?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item255f938805

Just kidding, :p.
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 06:18 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I don't, my mom doesn't. Not all Apple users view...

I don't, my mom doesn't. Not all Apple users view them that way. I like ThinkPads (I think they are sexy, seriously), and Dell beige boxes are classy and simple in my eyes.

Please don't stereotype...
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 06:13 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I can install Windows or Linux as my sole OS on...

I can install Windows or Linux as my sole OS on my Mac anytime I want. A Mac is more similar to a regular PC than people give it credit for.

Anyway. there is nothing wrong with proprietary...
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 06:04 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Sigh... That is you though. I'll pay extra...

Sigh...

That is you though. I'll pay extra money for those things, and so do other people. A Mac isn't right for everybody, and you're not one of them. But just because you don't have those exact...
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 07:15 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I know. What I mean is the availability of...

I know.

What I mean is the availability of proprietary software on Linux is much, much, much less than Mac OS X.

EDIT: Amended my mistake in original reply.
Forum: General 12-12-2010, 06:40 AM
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Views: 406,678
Posted By lupusarcanus
I'm also talking about laptops though, which...

I'm also talking about laptops though, which design is a make or break-er and aesthetics matter because everyone see your laptop. If a laptop has a keyboard with flex and poor response, productivity...
Forum: General 12-11-2010, 11:09 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Price/performance ratio is not the only thing...

Price/performance ratio is not the only thing that matters. Please consider other factors like design, aesthetics, professional applications availability and portability. Coincidentally, this is...
Forum: General 12-11-2010, 09:43 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
@Kenny_Strawn; This has been a very...

@Kenny_Strawn;

This has been a very interesting development over the last two pages of this thread. For now, you've earned my respect wholeheartedly. ;)

Good job, and keep it up dude! :hattip:
Forum: General 12-10-2010, 05:35 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I liked Windows XP best. Windows 7 is nice, but...

I liked Windows XP best. Windows 7 is nice, but there are a few 'features' I really hate.
Vista was utter poop.
Forum: General 12-06-2010, 08:53 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
I said they were friendly criticisms, I wasn't...

I said they were friendly criticisms, I wasn't trying to be rude. The term 'burn' used in the place of 'install' does not make any sense, regardless of suffix.

Furthermore, I'm an American, and...
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 10:53 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Yeah, but look at their FAQ now. It never said...

Yeah, but look at their FAQ now. It never said that before.
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 08:38 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Ugh, the red hurt my eyes. This isn't the right...

Ugh, the red hurt my eyes. This isn't the right place for this question. You should make your own thread. Also, all-caps for the distributions' name is unnecessary, and the term 'burning in' doesn't...
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 05:35 PM
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Views: 406,678
Posted By lupusarcanus
Jeebizz can you get me a Coca-Cola? [I'm...

Jeebizz can you get me a Coca-Cola?

[I'm joking.]

Edit: For a valuable contribution to the thread;

MagicJack is developing for the Linux platform now.
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,733
Views: 406,678
Posted By lupusarcanus
Speaking of which, that is one reason I don't...

Speaking of which, that is one reason I don't like Windows. It changes too much from version to version.
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 12:13 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
That's standard in W7. It looks a lot different,...

That's standard in W7. It looks a lot different, but has the same idea and options.

I don't know if you can get that exact style though. I never tried to do that.
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 12:11 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Heh, that's exactly why I love Arch. BSD-style...

Heh, that's exactly why I love Arch. BSD-style init rocks, and I love the rc.conf file. I'm thinking about selling my MacBook Pro (if I can) and buying myself a Dell Latitude E6410 so I use Linux...
Forum: General 12-05-2010, 12:02 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
You can do that in W7, change it to classic.

You can do that in W7, change it to classic.
Forum: General 12-04-2010, 10:03 PM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Windows is awesome. Linux is fantastic....

Windows is awesome. Linux is fantastic. Proprietary software is entertaining, FOSS is downright fun. BSODs SUCK, kernel panics equally so.

Love it or hate it, computers rule.
Forum: General 12-04-2010, 08:48 AM
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Posted By lupusarcanus
Because you're so radical. It's becoming annoying...

Because you're so radical. It's becoming annoying and sad and I'm beginning to think you're here to troll us and make us look bad. After everything we've said and a thread closure, you are still...
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