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Where did my programs go?
Post 5018 by Neo on Monday 6th of August 2001 10:12:10 PM
08-06-2001
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Are you talking about GUI "short cuts" or command-line "short cuts"?
Many GUIs create short cuts, but that has little to do this installation.
Command-lines have symbolic links that are also like short-cuts.
That also has little to do with installations.
Most people do not use UNIX because it emulates GUIs and short-cuts in MS Windowns. They use UNIX because of a superior kernel that typically runs for months and months without needing a reboot.
If you want a nice desktop with all the GUI bells and whistles of Microsoft, then your best bet is to use a Microsoft (or Apple) desktop.
If you want a server that will run flawlessly, taking care of your mail, your DNS, your web-servers, your back end servers, then UNIX is your best choice. Many UNIX servers, like Linux boxes, run for over a year without a reboot.
Also, if you don't like viruses, UNIX is a big plus. Microsoft products are virus-friendly. Ever hear of 'Code Red'
I use UNIX servers and Microsoft desktop clients. That way, I get the best of both worlds. I also have a Jeep, a Harley, and a Miata. I don't load the Harley with firewood and don't drive the Jeep with a helmet on
In other words, everything in life has it's proper place and its good and bad. There is no such thing as 'one size fits all' in computer applications and services. Same is true for cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Many GUIs create short cuts, but that has little to do this installation.
Command-lines have symbolic links that are also like short-cuts.
That also has little to do with installations.
Most people do not use UNIX because it emulates GUIs and short-cuts in MS Windowns. They use UNIX because of a superior kernel that typically runs for months and months without needing a reboot.
If you want a nice desktop with all the GUI bells and whistles of Microsoft, then your best bet is to use a Microsoft (or Apple) desktop.
If you want a server that will run flawlessly, taking care of your mail, your DNS, your web-servers, your back end servers, then UNIX is your best choice. Many UNIX servers, like Linux boxes, run for over a year without a reboot.
Also, if you don't like viruses, UNIX is a big plus. Microsoft products are virus-friendly. Ever hear of 'Code Red'
I use UNIX servers and Microsoft desktop clients. That way, I get the best of both worlds. I also have a Jeep, a Harley, and a Miata. I don't load the Harley with firewood and don't drive the Jeep with a helmet on
In other words, everything in life has it's proper place and its good and bad. There is no such thing as 'one size fits all' in computer applications and services. Same is true for cars, trucks and motorcycles.
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