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USERS OF PIRATED MICROSOFT WINDOWS, read this!

I’ve used Microsoft Windows as my primary operating system for around eight long years. But last year, I tried Linux. I was so amazed of my experience that I made the switch. I left Windows which was worth big bucks for a free and open source piece of software and never had any regret.

Here are some of the good reasons why switch to Linux!

• We don’t have any virus in the wild, yet. There could be in the future but to date, there is no Linux virus in the wild. In Windows, despite religiously checking removable devices for viruses and making sure the antivirus is turned on, odds are you’ll still get a virus. And once it’s there, there’s no turning back. Your antivirus may delete the infected or infectious file but the damage it made may remain unreversed. You know how tiring it is to reformat a hard disk over and over again just to maintain a clean system!
• There are Linux counterparts of most Windows programs. But if you really can’t find one, you can use Wine (Windows emulator) to run most of your Windows programs.
• It’s far more stable than Windows. Most web servers run on Linux. It’s because Linux is far more stable than Windows server (aside from the cost factor).
• Free support! Windows gives you a perception of support, but with Linux you get real support. For example, you choose Ubuntu – there’s the very reliable Ubuntu Forums. Once you’ve got a problem, chances are another person have asked that problem too. If not, you may ask it and receive answers in a matter of minutes to days.
• It’s ready for the typical desktop user. For the past decade, Linux had a reputation that it’s a “for-geek-only” OS. It’s not true anymore, promise!
• No need to commit another crime! This is applicable especially for those who use pirated copies of Windows. Since most Linux distributions are free, you don’t have to commit another crime!
• There’s Compiz Desktop Effects. You can apply desktop effects to your machine such as Desktop Cube, 3D Windows, Rain, Fire and other astonishing effects even with normal hardware. Also, they don’t eat that much RAM! Below (and one at the top) are some screenshots I took on my screen. I use Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) on my laptop.

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Good news Windows Vista users because Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is now released. More security holes are now patched, but still a greater number of them are left undiscovered or unpatched. Compatibility is now better than ever, the way software should be (backwards compatibility, doh!).

So head on, users of legitimate Windows Vista users and grab your copy of Windows Vista SP2. And did I say you need Windows Vista SP1 installed on your computer before installing this one? FAIL!

Tidbits about Windows Vista SP2

• Installing SP2 won’t make your hopefully legitimate copy of Windows Vista immune to viruses.
• You need SP1 to install this.
• Is a relatively small download compared to previous service pack. Download size is 43 to 60MB for computers with Windows Vista SP1.
• The Windows Service Pack Blocker by Microsoft still works for SP2. This tool is for people who doesn’t want their pirated installations of Vista to be detected.
• With SP2, you may now record on Blu-Ray discs.