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[Jun aka Pekto]

Ubuntu na ang ginagamit ko even as we speak. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and so far, I don't miss MS AT ALL!

I use several distros of Linux such as Mandriva (formerly Mandrake), Ubuntu, SuSE, and that Enlightment live cd.

They're all fine for light work such as office work and internet-related apps. But when it comes to something heavier like video-editing, Linux is pretty lacking. I've tried Cinerella, Kdenlive, and one other app. None of them come close to the versatility and ease of use found on even the most basic video editors in OSX or WIndows.

Linux is free. So, I can't really complain. But, when I'm pressed to get work done, even free can't cut it. Linux progressed a lot since the mid-90's when I was trying to get Slackware 3.4 to work (took a lot of work just to get X-windows running). The only thing holding me back is the lack of really good 3rd-party commercial software.

I used to lean heavily on Windows and Linux. Now, it's more and more Windows and OSX since both have the software I need..

Add: That doesn't mean I've given up on Linux. I still use it. But, it's more gee whiz stuff and internet use, rather than real work. Right now...... I just got done d/l Ubuntu 7.10.