A stable alternative to Windows, used primarily on servers and workstations. A favorite of graphic artist, 3D animators, and programmers, as well as corporations that can't afford for their computers to crash. Runs programs such as Alias|Wavefront's Maya, SoftImage's XSI, Adobe Photoshop etc. extremely well, but has trouble running software designed solely for the Windows operating system such as games (duh). In other words, Linux is used mostly by professionals who need a stable platform to do work on, rather than for playing games.
I use Linux on my servers and workstations that are designed for Maya and Photoshop, and I use Windows on my gaming computers.
by Parallax May 26, 2003
A usually cylindrical airtight metal container usually made of tin-coated iron, in which foods or beverages are preserved.
by Parallax May 27, 2003
A unix program that runs in the background of the system. Often signified with the -d suffix on the end of a program name.
by Parallax July 03, 2003
B.O.B. is an acronym for Back Of Book. In the days when Maths books would have the answers to the questions in the Back Of the Book.
by parallax December 15, 2004
An unintelligent phrase, commonly used by chavs. It's meaning is ambiguous and depends on the context in which it is used. The general theme of expressing such a phrase is to indicate respect for the adressee.
by Parallax July 03, 2003
Expressing agreement or conformity within a chav community. Also used as a comparitive phrase or additional word trailing the sentence.
by Parallax July 03, 2003