Insanely Absurd

We’re all pretty familiar with the how popular Ubuntu has become since it first started, but believe it or not there are actually still some people out there who choose to instead bash it because their distro flat out sucks. I’m not going to go into any of the names of the distro’s, like Red Hat(just kidding ), that suck.

First off, the number one phrase I’ve been hearing is that Ubuntu shouldn’t really be called “Linux”. This is just plain stupidity at it’s greatest. People are actually complaining about Ubuntu giving the Linux community EXACTLY what it’s been needing for years! Look, I am no die hard Windows fan in any way shape or form. I hate Windows with a passion. Anyone who knows me well enough knows this so I’m simply stating this for those that don’t. I’ve decided that an outline of what I consider the “main” cons against why they think Ubuntu is like Windows and then respond in reasons why this is just lunacy. These aren’t meant to be aimed at every Linux users because I am obviously one myself. This is simply aimed at certain selected individuals in the Linux community. You’ll probably think of a few you know who are like this while reading this list.

1. “Ubuntu’s GUI is becoming like Windows”
2. “Noob users are turning to Ubuntu as a free replacement for Windows”
3. “All Linux users hate answering noob’s questions”
4. “The fact that you don’t notice you’re using Linux is just crazy”
5. “I want to show off”

Okay, let’s begin.

1. Ubuntu’s GUI definitely is becoming like Windows. Why is this a bad thing? It’s a great thing because that’s one of the few things Windows did happen to get right. Who in the world wants a crappy interface or not one at all!? I mean, I don’t use any interface when managing servers. I strictly install them with only the command line because I mostly manage them remotely, but that’s not the majority of  situations we’re talking about. We’re talking about everyday desktops and laptops. If you actually say you WANT a crappy interface to your OS(whatever it may be), you’re ignorant.

2. Yes, very many of the old Windows users are turning to Ubuntu as a free replacement and that is great. I encourage it as much as I possibly can. The ease and simplicity of Ubuntu has brought it so far along it’s path. These things have not once yet to hinder with it’s underlying Linux core. This is what makes it one of,  if not THEE, best operating system currently out. The fact that I can give a laptop with Ubuntu installed on  it to either someone who has never used a computer, who has used Windows in the past, or a hardcore Linux fan and watch them go is just great. It’s easy enough for anyone to use, but at the same time I can guarantee I can accomplish anything else I normally could have on any other Linux OS.

3. This happens a lot, but there are some really good forums out there if you can find them. I seem to get in a bit of a mood occasionally myself when having to answer too many questions I consider “obvious” for people who “just don’t get it”. So what though, I’m human like the rest of us, deal with it. The problem becomes when people think noobs should simply look up EVERY answer for themselves. Yes, I believe you should attempt to look up or read about something before bombarding others with slews of questions, but some people take the “looking up” too far. We should be here helping each other so that others benefit and will later teach others. You think that as a “whole” we are going to progress if we teach absolutely nothing to anyone?

4. When you load up Ubuntu you don’t really notice you’re in a Linux system. You know it’s not Windows, but there is nothing defining it as Linux like some other Linux OS’s are. This is OK guys, chill out. I don’t know if you know about this, but apparently there is this little icon hidden somewhere is the KDE/GNOME bar called the “Terminal”. It’s said to allow you to have access to the command line of your systems kernel. Gasp! Geez, just because the GUI looks different doesn’t mean it can’t do the same things. Ubuntu is founded from Debian(long live Debian!), which is another great OS, so I’m sure it can handle whatever you want to throw at it.

5. You’re a noob. If you simply use Linux and stick to it’s more traditional looks because you think it makes you “look cool” when you show off your OS to the others who happen to use Windows, then you’re actually really, really lame and I hope I don’t meet you…ever.

The overall fact is that because Ubuntu is based off of  a great distro, Debian(that’s not the only reason, but a good one), it is just as stable out of the box as any other operating system you got laying around. You can complain all you want, but chances are that you’re just mad because Ubuntu trumps your OS. Go cry elsewhere, I have no time or sympathy for you…