Recently bought a used laptop, and I'm wondering, "Linux?"
I didn't have a computer of my own until last month, but I did have an 80 GB external hard drive. I bought it in 2006. I just plugged it into whatever computer was handy. On this external, I have emulators, eight different hex editors (I can't find one - for free - that does everything, so I use a different hex editor for different jobs), and a bunch of other stuff. This is relevant because I like having programs where I use them, not in a central repository. So, in my emulation folder, there is a tools folder, which has folders containing Archivers (7zip, Winrar, CDMage,...), Hex Editors (XVI32, Hxd, Hexecute,...), Image Editors (GraphicsGale, TileMolester,...), Spreadsheets, Lessons (Guide to Save State Hacking from fantasyanime,...)
I can't get over my dislike of having all my programs in a central repository; or having to use another program to install, modify, and remove them; or having to hunt through a bunch of crap to delete shortcuts and context menu options for programs I removed years ago.
So, what do you guys know about Linux? Is there a distribution which will not force me to keep everything in one central location? How customizable is Linux, and how difficult is it to customize it?
linux is the more customizable then a PC and a Mac
The only issue with not using a Windows OS is that you lack the amount of compatibility. Whereas Windows works with 99.9% of software, you have Mac that's more around the 60%, and Linux which I'd say is around 85-95%. Correct me if I'm wrong on the Linux numbers.
But like said, yeah... it's more customizable as it's open source.