So far, the only two point where Photoshop ´beats´ GIMP is that is has layer folders and a built-in photomerge function. But GIMP is much MUCH MUCH MUCH MUUUUUCH more resource-efficient. You´ll never get ´scratch disks are full´ and a .psd file weighs at least twice as much a .xcf equivalent.

But, alas! I have not found a viable alternative to flash either.

Wubi will install Ubuntu on a windows partition or on its own partition.
Its as simple as picking a partition and picking a username/password. 2 steps and you on your way to enjoying Ubuntu.

I’m not saying you should use Linux. If you’re happy with Vista, why would I try to talk you out of it. But please boot your Vista machine from an Ubuntu CD sometime and see how cool Linux has become. There’s some awesome work being done out there.

Perhaps the install method has been much improved, but I’m still guessing there is a mess involved with all the dependencies in the Linux environment.

I don’t need an extra GB of ram to run anti-virus, or anti-spyware etc. either. As a matter of fact, I don’t run any anti-anything. I don’t need to – it’s called blocking cookies and using an allow list, as well I don’t download pirated software ever so I have absolutely no concern with viruses.

I would go out on a limb and say that anyone who is actually decently computer-savvy would never see a need for anti-anything software – it is only required for beginners. Again, Vista is perfect – I have no idea why people are brainwashed that it is such crap. Ever heard of Mojave? Microsoft never said anything about it being crap. The only thing they ever admitted to was that the view of Vista and the general acceptance had failed.

Nothign wrong with Vista whatsoever – I am a coder and designer too, which I am guessing most people on this site probably are (the Wordpress/Cumulous plugin probably brought them here)

Anyways, yes. Whatever makes you have and bring the bread and butter in – to each their own; but I know for a fact that NOT a lot of people are switching, and of those that do only a very small portiona actually can honestly say they see the benefit.

Just my 2 cents =) I have no need to think outside the box so to speak, when doing so makes things more complicated. I for one, love my windows server and easy backup intengrated into Vista etc. and hey, if I am finished work for the day I can play a game of Company of Heroes without rebooting

And flaky PC? Come on! I don’t need an extra Gb or RAM to run anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti.this and anti-that. I need the apps I need to work and I need a few MB (in my case around 150) to eye candy. It’s not needed, I just want to.

I’m a coder so I need photoshop to receive layouts ready done, cut them up and turn them into xHTML. And I do that frequently. Almost every day. The UI is not as pretty as in windows. But a virus free enviroment is worth it. And Vista is a piece of crap, sorry to be the messenger. Even Microsoft admit it. I don’t remember a SO by Microsoft that lasted so little. It was out and about 6 month there was a replacement on the media.

I can imagine that you are grumbling and thinking I’m wrong. And that’s cool. If your setup works for you and gives you the enough money to buy the bread and bacon in the end of the month, Cool!

But there are different opinions. And a LOT of people is switching. Think outside the box man. If you want comercial software, buy Adobe and run it over Wine. If you want to pay for support, Ubuntu provides that with top notch tech guys to help you out for a fee.

Sorry about the english. Portuguese guy here Think outside the box man