Author Topic: Linux or Windows? (Read 17458 times)

chloe vevrier · « **on:** June 17, 2009, 02:36:03 AM »

Hi everyone !
Lately, i have been really considering switching to Linux.
I have done a little bit of research on my own about Linux.
I am somewhat familiar with what Linux is about.

I am sure there are a few Linux People in here.
If you are that person ...

1. What made you decide to use Linux
2. Do you Dual Boot with Windows as well?
3. How long did it take for you to get the hang of it?
4. 1 - 10 .. 10 being the hardest .. for a person with no Programming experience.. Rate how hard it would be for a beginner to use Linux for the everyday tasks.
5. Do you have a favorite Website you recommend for Linux?
6. What version are you using and why?
7. What version do you recommend for a beginner?
8. Anything else you want to add that may be of interest ?

Webmaster Forum · « **on:** June 17, 2009, 02:36:03 AM »

Reema Khan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:36:44 AM »

I am thinking about Dual Booting with Linux and Vista. I do not have Linux installed yet, only vista.

crazyfrog · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:37:43 AM »

Quote from: Reema Khan on June 17, 2009, 02:36:44 AM

I am thinking about Dual Booting with Linux and Vista. I do not have Linux installed yet, only vista.

Do you have any experience with Programming?

I'm familiar with Java but i hear Pearl is very handy with Linux..

Reema Khan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:07:22 AM »

I cannot Program. I am trying to learn through

haji · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:08:16 AM »

i have no programing experience and i installed kubuntu on my computer(tired to dual boot but i messed it up) and i liked it... but as soon as i wanted to play a java based game on the net i got frustrated when i couldent get it to work... so i just installed windows back on my computer... lol but i dont think its that hard i jut had a bad beginning with it...

onetwothree · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:09:50 AM »

You don't need any programming experience.
Most distro's come with a GUI (graphical user interface), so most things you will ever need to do on a daily basis (for normal users) can be done without knowing any terminal commands.

if you want to program with it pearl, python, C and C++ are some good languages.

i think these are the best distro's to try out:
- ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com

- linux-mint http://www.linuxmint.com

- opensuse http://www.opensuse.org

I don't have windows so i don't dual boot with windows

missile · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:11:15 AM »

Questions:

Quote from: chloe vevrier on June 17, 2009, 02:36:03 AM

Hi everyone !
Lately, i have been really considering switching to Linux.
I have done a little bit of research on my own about Linux.
I am somewhat familiar with what Linux is about.

I am sure there are a few Linux People in here.
If you are that person ...

1. What made you decide to use Linux
2. Do you Dual Boot with Windows as well?
3. How long did it take for you to get the hang of it?
4. 1 - 10 .. 10 being the hardest .. for a person with no Programming experience.. Rate how hard it would be for a beginner to use Linux for the everyday tasks.
5. Do you have a favorite Website you recommend for Linux?
6. What version are you using and why?
7. What version do you recommend for a beginner?
8. Anything else you want to add that may be of interest ?

Answers:

Answers:

1. Viruses made me decide to use linux.
2. NO
3. 2 days
4. 1
5. www.ubuntu.com
6. Ubuntu 8.10 coz its the latest and it supports if not all, almost all devices.
7. Ubuntu 8.10
8. Linux nowadays is very easy to use and install coz they´re using (GUI) Graphical User Interface. Linux is free. You can download ubuntu or request cd and they will ship it to you for free.

Mobilen · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:15:24 AM »

And is it easy to change Windows for Linux? I can't imagine myself using something else that Windows!

Andrew · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2009, 10:07:55 PM »

hey, both operating systems have their own advantage.

hostmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2009, 02:10:49 AM »

Quote from: Reema Khan on June 17, 2009, 02:36:44 AM

I am thinking about Dual Booting with Linux and Vista. I do not have Linux installed yet, only vista.

I had dual OS some times back but it slow down the system performance.

smithissmith · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2009, 01:01:45 AM »

I never use linux , but i heared if you learn it then skip widown and move to linux, its better and useful, best of luck

Martinlee · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2009, 12:28:01 AM »

I use PCs and Macs on a regular basis. I'm an electrical engineer and do all kinds of things and I'd have to say that there's NO way I'd make a PC my primary computer - they're crap compared to Macs.

mikehussy1990 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:24:00 AM »

Seriously if you ask me what to choose i will advise to choose linux, its bit difficult but more reliable. i have not used it personaly but i heared its safe to use it

llisyspa67 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:37:25 PM »

Hi friends if i will say then windows is better then Linux because windows supports almost all software but Linux not support maximum software and windows is much user friendly then Linux.

webmaster705 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:25:21 AM »

I will go for Linux its little bit tough but more reliable

Webmaster Forum · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:25:21 AM »

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