Linux Or Windows.?

Question

I have a windows XP and I would like to convert to Linux.Will that be Possible??
What do Y'all think about Windows and Linux which is better.

Answer 1

Linux

safer, smarter and not bill gates

Answer 2

Windows

Answer 3

Linux is more powerful? I don't know about that, but yes, more viruses aim at Windows based PCs. And as such I believe Linux is more robust and less likelyto crush.

Main reason why Linux is becoming popular is because, firstly , Lots of people HATEs Gates, and also because Linux is FREE. Since Linux is opensource, any glitches in code can be discovered by any of the thousands of ppl who can spot such bugs ( I can't) and be rectified easily, as compared to Windows.

If you already have XP, you need not switch, cos you already have paid the cost. And the SP2 is mainly security upgrades (better firewall).And besides, why change? XP rawks!

If you want it, you can "study" as many students do. Keep windows, but create a partition in your hard drive ( For evaluation purposes, 5 GB should be enough? ) and install Linux (RedHat is best, though I have some obscure version, Mepis on a bootable CD that I wangled from a friend of mine. ).

But beware! Many a computer have crashed to their knees when they tried to mount both horses at sametime! Better allow a friend who knows about this to do it for you. Make sure you follow the instructions when you try this.

Please try this at home, and let me know if you succeeded!

Answer 4

although i use linux as my work pc almost exclusively i can say your not going to get what you want easily. linux makes your work for the good stuff as a general rule, and although it is gettign better every month, still has a limited hardware compatibility issue. Windows will do all your pointy/clicky things easily, install and go. linux will do WAY more things for free than a basic install of $200-$300 windows could ever imagine doing but as with everything *nix you have to work to make it go.

Why go linux? Cause it does rock, is super versatile, mega stable, and free

Why stick to windows? simple setup, super robust hardware and software packages to choose from (NON-FREE!), pointy/clicky and gets the job done for most folks.

My Suggestion..

find an old pc and install linux on it a few dozen times until you feel comfortable and get what you want out of it, then think about it, reinstall a few dozen more times, then give it a whack at your daily-use PC.

Answer 5

Windows

Answer 6

You can convert to Linux, or you can run a dual boot sequence which most linux distro's come with. This would allow you to select to load Windows or Linux when your computer starts.

Linux is more powerful, Windows is more user friendly and less headaches if you don't know what you're doing. If you've never ran a Linux distro, try Redhat.

Answer 7

Stay with windows XP.

Rather first get a second drive or partition your current drive and dual boot linux and windows for a while before you drop windows all together.

Linux is agreat desktop operating system but it still can't be compared to Windows in terms of integration and ease of use. You are also likely to get less of your games working.

The only reason for going head first into linux is for web application development, L.A.M.P., webserver or any kind of server, or C++ development or any other application that requires a high level od security.

Answer 8

Unless you know A LOT about operating systems and can troubleshoot hardware drivers and such, stay with XP. Linux is OK for those comfortable with OS changes, but not for the casual user.

To change over, you will need to format your HDD and install Linux. Have the drivers for your hardware (DVD, CD, floppy, printer, monitor, etc.) ready on disc when you do this.

Answer 9

i would set up a dual boot of both Linux (Fedora Core 4 or Fedora Core 5) and windows XP - like stated above windows is more user friendly and Linux is more of a do it yourself.

Answer 10

Depends
Windows-Expensive 100-200 bucks, Great support, User Friendly, lots of help available online. You do alot of different things with your machine. Integrated consistent user experience.

Linux-Cheap you can download it for free, User Hostile, lots of help available online if you know where to look. You only do a few things with your machine, ie mail, surf, word process. Disperate inconsistent user experience.

For what it's worth, I use Windows on the Desktop and Linux for my Servers.

Answer 11

I would setup with dual boot capabilities in order to see if you are willing to take on the responsibilities of being a UNIX user. Most common computer users do not have the knowledge or perseverance needed to run UNIX exclusively. Windows is popular because it does not require near as much work to get things to work right the first time.