Top Reasons Why We Should Start Using Open Source and Linux in Jordan
Saifallah Qasim
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Probably most of you read the article about Jordan becoming the Open Source hub in the Middle East and also the blog post by Issa Mahasneh about our new minister. I will list below the main reasons, at least in my opinion, why we should also be concerned in such an issue as well.
1. Do your part. Since the government is willing to do its part by concentrating more on open source, I think we should also start thinking in the same way. Why not start using open source operating systems which are totally free instead of the proprietary Windows? Say you can't give up on Windows yet, one could still give up some other proprietary software like Microsoft Office and giving OpenOffice.org a shot.
2. Economy. In case Jordan really became an open source hub in the region, one could imagine the potential of future businesses that would slowly emerge in the market. Add to that careers and job opportunities. Also one would benefit his/her country's economy, instead of having to import non-Jordanians workers or employees, at least we won't be so ignorant in that field and we would be partially, if not almost fully, prepared and ready to dig in.
3. Collaboration. Be a part of an active community around the globe and participate in making better products. Again collaboration.
4. Better chances in the real world. Having open source / Linux experience greatly enhance the "power" of your CV, especially IT students.
5. No waste. Maximize your hardware true potential, since most open source software or OS won't eat up your RAM nor your CPU, slow or outdated machines could still be useful. Little waste of money and resources.
6. No more viruses. I'm almost positive that most of desktops/laptops running Windows got viruses, spams and worms. By using Linux that issue is solved, and so one would minimize the damage done. You won't be having more fears by getting your machine infected and the aftermath that follows.
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dear Saifallah thats true and am with it 100 %
but most Jordanians dont know how to use Linux therefor it well take a long time for them to learn how to use it
2 i am a 3d artiest i work with programs such as 3ds max and Maya those both have an open source scripting which is good for creating your own rig and models but the both of them and most 3d programs work only on windows and there is a versions for Linux but it is to complected
3 lets face it every one want to play games ! and most games only work on windows yes there is some programs that allow u to play those games on linux but y to waste time ?
4 if we want this to become true we must start teaching open source in the schools ! and we have to get a teachers for this reason and we dont have that many in jordan :(
last thing am huge video games fan and play station 2 is what i like the most thankfully for sony you can run linux on play station 2 you can google it and it wont cost a thing thx for sony and linux i have an extra pc without the need to spend money and it works fine hell it is even better than my p4 pc XD
thx man it is rely a great chance and i well do what i can to make it come true
Addy, thanks for stopping by. I do agree with you, Linux and hard-core gamers don't really mix but the blame lies on video games' "makers" since Windows is the most common OS in the world and they intend to make only (most of the time) Windows-compatible versions . One can't really blame them but well...
Yes you don't have many options in the 3D drawing category I admit you can still use virtualization to run most Windows apps while in Linux but could be sluggish unless you have a powerful desktop/laptop.
It would be really great if we could teach open source in schools. I know it's hard but all you need actually is a couple of open source programs instead of proprietary programs, just the concept of alternatives could awake the minds of the youth.
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