From dcbacad5cf47dcdb36e252a509d6c6c2be4048f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DeadFire Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:34:53 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?20150114-2=20=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...114 Why Mac users don't switch to Linux.md | 81 ++++++++ ...ows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps.md | 180 ++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 261 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/talk/20150114 Why Mac users don't switch to Linux.md create mode 100644 sources/tech/20150114 How To Recover Windows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps.md diff --git a/sources/talk/20150114 Why Mac users don't switch to Linux.md b/sources/talk/20150114 Why Mac users don't switch to Linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f0094f14d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/talk/20150114 Why Mac users don't switch to Linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +Why Mac users don’t switch to Linux +================================================================================ +Linux and Mac users share at least one common thing: they prefer not to use Windows. But after that the two groups part company and tend to go their separate ways. But why don’t more Mac users switch to Linux? Is there something that prevents Mac users from making the jump? + +[Datamation took a look at these questions][1] and tried to answer them. Datamation’s conclusion was that it’s really about the applications and workflow, not the operating system: + +> …there are some instances where replacing existing applications with new options isn’t terribly practical – both in workflow and in overall functionality. This is an area where, sadly, Apple has excelled in. So while it’s hardly “impossible” to get around these issues, they are definitely a large enough challenge that it will give the typical Mac enthusiast pause. +> +> But outside of Web developers, honestly, I don’t see Mac users “en masse,” seeking to disrupt their workflows for the mere idea of avoiding the upgrade to OS X Yosemite. Granted, having seen Yosemite up close – Mac users who are considered power users will absolutely find this change-up to be hideous. However, despite poor OS X UI changes, the core workflow for existing Mac users will remain largely unchanged and unchallenged. +> +> No, I believe Linux adoption will continue to be sporadic and random. Ever-growing, but not something that is easily measured or accurately calculated. + +I agree to a certain extent with Datamation’s take on the importance of applications and workflows, both things are important and matter in the choice of a desktop operating system. But I think there’s something more going on with Mac users than just that. I believe that there’s a different mentality that exists between Linux and Mac users, and I think that’s the real reason why many Mac users don’t switch to Linux. + +![](http://jimlynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/mac-users-switch-to-linux.jpeg) + +### It’s all about control for Linux users ### + +Linux users tend to want control over their computing experience, they want to be able to change things to make them the way that they want them. One simply cannot do that in the same way with OS X or any other Apple products. With Apple you get what they give you for the most part. + +For Mac (and iOS) users this is fine, they seem mostly content to stay within Apple’s walled garden and live according to whatever standards and options Apple gives them. But this is totally unacceptable to most Linux users. People who move to Linux usually come from Windows, and it’s there that they develop their loathing for someone else trying to define or control their computing experiences. + +And once someone like that has tasted the freedom that Linux offers, it’s almost impossible for them to want to go back to living under the thumb of Apple, Microsoft or anyone else. You’d have to pry Linux from their cold, dead fingers before they’d accept the computing experience created for them Apple or Microsoft. + +But you won’t find that same determination to have control among most Mac users. For them it’s mostly about getting the most out of whatever Apple has done with OS X in its latest update. They tend to adjust fairly quickly to new versions of OS X and even when unhappy with Apple’s changes they seem content to continue living within Apple’s walled garden. + +So the need for control is a huge difference between Mac and Linux users. I don’t see it as a problem though since it just reflects the reality of two very different attitudes toward using computers. + +### Mac users need Apple’s support mechanisms ### + +Linux users are also different in the sense that they don’t mind getting their hands dirty by getting “under the hood” of their computers. Along with control comes the personal responsibility of making sure that their Linux systems work well and efficiently, and digging into the operating system is something that many Linux users have no problem doing. + +When a Linux user needs to fix something, chances are they will attempt to do so immediately themselves. If that doesn’t work then they’ll seek additional information online from other Linux users and work through the problem until it has been resolved. + +But Mac users are most likely not going to do that to the same extent. That is probably one of the reasons why Apple stores are so popular and why so many Mac users opt to buy Apple Care when they get a new Mac. A Mac user can simply take his or her computer to the Apple store and ask someone to fix it for them. There they can belly up to the Genius Bar and have their computer looked at by someone Apple has paid to fix it. + +Most Linux users would blanche at the thought of doing such a thing. Who wants some guy you don’t even know to lay hands on your computer and start trying to fix it for you? Some Linux users would shudder at the very idea of such a thing happening. + +So it would be hard for a Mac user to switch to Linux and suddenly be bereft of the support from Apple that he or she was used to getting in the past. Some Mac users might feel very vulnerable and uncertain if they were cut off from the Apple mothership in terms of support. + +### Mac users love Apple’s hardware ### + +The Datamation article focused on software, but I believe that hardware also matters to Mac users. Most Apple customers tend to love Apple’s hardware. When they buy a Mac, they aren’t just buying it for OS X. They are also buying Apple’s industrial design expertise and that can be an important differentiator for Mac users. Mac users are willing to pay more because they perceive that the overall value they are getting from Apple for a Mac is worth it. + +Linux users, on the other hand, seem less concerned by such things. I think they tend to focus more on cost and less on the looks or design of their computer hardware. For them it’s probably about getting the most value from the hardware at the lowest cost. They aren’t in love with the way their computer hardware looks in the same way that some Mac users probably are, and so they don’t make buying decisions based on it. + +I think both points of view on hardware are equally valid. It ultimately gets down to the needs of the individual user and what matters to them when they choose to buy or, in the case of some Linux users, build their computer. Value is the key for both groups, and each has its own perceptions of what constitutes real value in a computer. + +Of course it is [possible to run Linux on a Mac][2], directly or indirectly via virtual machine. So a user that really liked Apple’s hardware does have the option of keeping their Mac but installing Linux on it. + +### Too many Linux distros to choose from? ### + +Another reason that might make it hard for a Mac user to move to Linux is the sheer number of distributions to choose from in the world of Linux. While most Linux users probably welcome the huge diversity of distros available, it could also be very confusing for a Mac user who hasn’t learned to navigate those choices. + +Over time I think a Mac user would learn and adjust by figuring out which distribution worked best for him or her. But in the short term it might be a very daunting hurdle to overcome after being used to OS X for a long period of time. I don’t think it’s insurmountable, but it’s definitely something that is worth mentioning here. + +Of course we do have helpful resources like [DistroWatch][3] and even my own [Desktop Linux Reviews][4] blog that can help people find the right Linux distribution. Plus there are many articles available about “the best Linux distro” and that sort of thing that Mac users can use as resources when trying to figure out the distribution they want to use. + +But one of the reasons why Apple customers buy Macs is the simplicity and all-in-one solution that they offer in terms of the hardware and software being unified by Apple. So I am not sure how many Mac users would really want to spend the time trying to find the right Linux distribution. It might be something that puts them off really considering the switch to Linux. + +### Mac users are apples and Linux users are oranges ### + +I see nothing wrong with Mac and Linux users going their separate ways. I think we’re just talking about two very different groups of people, and it’s a good thing that both groups can find and use the operating system and software that they prefer. Let Mac users enjoy OS X and let Linux users enjoy Linux, and hopefully both groups will be happy and content with their computers. + +Every once in a while a Mac user might stray over to Linux or vice versa, but for the most part I think the two groups live in different worlds and mostly prefer to stay separate and apart from one another. I generally don’t compare the two because when you get right down to it, it’s really just a case of apples and oranges. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: http://jimlynch.com/linux-articles/why-mac-users-dont-switch-to-linux/ + +作者：[Jim Lynch][a] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创翻译，[Linux中国](http://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]:http://jimlynch.com/author/Jim/ +[1]:http://www.datamation.com/open-source/why-linux-isnt-winning-over-mac-users-1.html +[2]:http://www.howtogeek.com/187410/how-to-install-and-dual-boot-linux-on-a-mac/ +[3]:http://distrowatch.com/ +[4]:http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sources/tech/20150114 How To Recover Windows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps.md b/sources/tech/20150114 How To Recover Windows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..901dcd951c --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20150114 How To Recover Windows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps.md @@ -0,0 +1,180 @@ +How To Recover Windows 7 And Delete Ubuntu In 3 Easy Steps +================================================================================ +### Introduction ### + +This is a strange article for me to write as I am normally in a position where I would advocate installing Ubuntu and getting rid of Windows. + +What makes writing this article today doubly strange is that I am choosing to write it on the day that Windows 7 mainstream support comes to an end. + +So why am I writing this now? + +I have been asked on so many occasions now how to remove Ubuntu from a dual booting Windows 7 or a dual booting Windows 8 system and it just makes sense to write the article. + +I spent the Christmas period looking through the comments that people have left on articles and it is time to write the posts that are missing and update some of those that have become old and need attention. + +I am going to spend the rest of January doing just that. This is the first step. If you have Windows 7 dual booting with Ubuntu and you want Windows 7 back without restoring to factory settings follow this guide. (Note there is a separate guide required for Windows 8) + +### The Steps Required To Remove Ubuntu ### + +1. Remove Grub By Fixing The Windows Boot Record +1. Delete The Ubuntu Partitions +1. Expand The Windows Partition + +### Back Up Your System ### + +Before you begin I recommend taking a backup of your system. + +I also recommend not leaving this to chance nor Microsoft's own tools. + +[Click here for a guide showing how to backup your drive using Macrium Reflect.][1] + +If you have any data you wish to save within Ubuntu log into it now and back up the data to external hard drives, USB drives or DVDs. + +### Step 1 - Remove The Grub Boot Menu ### + +![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arVqwMLpJRQ/VLWbHWkqYsI/AAAAAAAAHmw/kn3jDPOltX4/s1600/grubmenu.jpg) + +When you boot your system you will see a menu similar to the one in the image. + +To remove this menu and boot straight into Windows you have to fix the master boot record. + +To do this I am going to show you how to create a system recovery disk, how to boot to the recovery disk and how to fix the master boot record. + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ML2JnNc8OWY/VLWcAovwGNI/AAAAAAAAHm4/KH778_MkU7U/s1600/recoverywindow1.PNG) + +Press the "Start" button and search for "backup and restore". Click the icon that appears. + +A window should open as shown in the image above. + +Click on "Create a system repair disc". + +You will need a [blank DVD][2]. + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0GUDZ4AAMI/VLWfJ0nuJLI/AAAAAAAAHnE/RloNqdXLLcY/s1600/recoverywindow2.PNG) + +Insert the blank DVD in the drive and select your DVD drive from the dropdown list. + +Click "Create Disc". + +Restart your computer leaving the disk in and when the message appears to boot from CD press "Enter" on the keyboard. + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VPSD50bmk2E/VLWftBg7HxI/AAAAAAAAHnM/APVzvPg4rC0/s1600/recoveryoptionschooselanguage.jpg) + +A set of "Systems Recovery Options" screens will appear. + +You will be asked to choose your keyboard layout. + +Choose the appropriate options from the lists provided and click "Next". + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-klK4SihPv0E/VLWgLiPO1mI/AAAAAAAAHnU/DUgxH6N2SFE/s1600/RecoveryOptions.jpg) + +The next screen lets you choose an operating system to attempt to fix. + +Alternatively you can restore your computer using a system image saved earlier. + +Leave the top option checked and click "Next". + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WOk-Unm6cCQ/VLWgvzoBgzI/AAAAAAAAHng/vfxm1jhW1Ms/s1600/RecoveryOptions2.jpg) + +You will now see a screen with options to repair your disk and restore your system etc. + +All you need to do is fix the master boot record and this can be done from the command prompt. + +Click "Command Prompt". + +![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-duT-EUC0yuo/VLWhHygCApI/AAAAAAAAHno/bO7UlouyR9M/s1600/FixMBR.jpg) + +Now simply type the following command into the command prompt: + + bootrec.exe /fixmbr + +A message will appear stating that the operation has completed successfully. + +You can now close the command prompt window. + +Click the "Restart" button and remove the DVD. + +Your computer should boot straight into Windows 7. + +### Step 2 - Delete The Ubuntu Partitions ### + +![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1OM0b3qBeHk/VLWh89gtgVI/AAAAAAAAHn0/ECHIARNCRp8/s1600/diskmanagement1.PNG) + +To delete Ubuntu you need to use the "Disk Management" tool from within Windows. + +Press "Start" and type "Create and format hard disk partitions" into the search box. A window will appear similar to the image above. + +Now my screen above isn't going to be quite the same as yours but it won't be much different. If you look at disk 0 there is 101 MB of unallocated space and then 4 partitions. + +The 101 MB of space is a mistake I made when installing Windows 7 in the first place. The C: drive is Windows 7, the next partition (46.57 GB) is Ubuntu's root partition. The 287 GB partition is the /HOME partition and the 8 GB partition is the SWAP space. + +The only one we really need for Windows is the C: drive so the rest can be deleted. + +**Note: Be careful. You may have recovery partitions on the disk. Do not delete the recovery partitions. They should be labelled and will have file systems set to NTFS or FAT32** + +![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8YUE2p5Fj8Q/VLWlHXst6JI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/BJC57d9Nilg/s1600/deletevolume.png) + +Right click on one of the partitions you wish to delete (i.e. the root, home and swap partitions) and from the menu click "Delete Volume". + +**(Do not delete any partitions that have a file system of NTFS or FAT32)** + +Repeat this process for the other two partitions. + +![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IGbJLkc_soY/VLWk1Vh0XAI/AAAAAAAAHoA/v7TVFT0rC0E/s1600/diskmanagement2.PNG) + +After the partitions have been deleted you will have a large area of free space. Right click the free space and choose delete. + +![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2xUBkWHpnC4/VLWk9cYXGZI/AAAAAAAAHoI/8F2ANkorGeM/s1600/diskmanagement3.PNG) + +Your disk will now contain your C drive and a large amount of unallocated space. + +### Step 3 - Expand The Windows Partition ### + +![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pLV5L3CvQ1Y/VLWmh-5SKTI/AAAAAAAAHoc/7sJzITyvduo/s1600/diskmanagement4.png) + +The final step is to expand Windows so that it is one large partition again. + +To do this right click on the Windows partition (C: drive) and choose "Extend Volume". + +![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vgmw_N2WZWw/VLWm7i5oSxI/AAAAAAAAHok/k0q_gnIik9A/s1600/extendvolume1.PNG) + +When the Window to the left appears click "Next", + +![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WLA86V-Au8g/VLWnTq5RpAI/AAAAAAAAHos/6vzjLNkrwRQ/s1600/extendvolume2.PNG) + +The next screen shows a wizard whereby you can select the disks to expand to and change the size to expand to. + +By default the wizard shows the maximum amount of disk space it can claim from unallocated space. + +Accept the defaults and click "Next". + +![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1rhTJvwem0k/VLWnvx7fWFI/AAAAAAAAHo0/D-4HA8E8y2c/s1600/extendvolume3.PNG) + +The final screen shows the settings that you chose from the previous screen. + +Click "Finish" to expand the disk. + +![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CpuLXSYyPKY/VLWoEGU3sCI/AAAAAAAAHo8/7o5G4W4b7zU/s1600/diskmanagement5.PNG) + +As you can see from the image above my Windows partition now takes up the entire disk (except for the 101 MB that I accidentally created before installing Windows in the first place). + +### Summary ### + +![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1Flo2aGFcI/VLWogr2zfMI/AAAAAAAAHpE/2ypTSgR8_iM/s1600/fullwindowsscreen.PNG) + +That is all folks. 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