I have been told about Linux based OS ubuntu. I would like to know if there are any software compatibility issues with it. I myself would be forced to use Office for example and to be honest I am very used to MS software.
I would also like to know if there are any compatibility issues with software which says is reccomended to be used with Windows for example Games, burning software, security software etc etc and any other software which all carry a windows label for reccomended use.
I hope I have made some sense here.
Thanx.
2006-09-19 07:47:46 · 7 answers · asked by vik 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
First of all as every one has said before windows software will not run natively on Linux, there is a but, linux has a programme called wine which will run quite a few windows programmes, for info on this http://www.winehq.com/
there are linux equivelent programmes for nearly all windows programmes and most are installed when you install linux.
k3b is an excelent cd/dvd burning suite
open office is on par with ms office pro it includes equivelents to word, excel, access & powerpoint and can edit microsoft documents.
The Gimp is an image editing programme on par with photoshop.
Don't worry too much about security, there will be a good firewall included and you don't get viruses with linux although there is an antivirus progaramme (I don't use it myself) which will sort out windows viruses.
One thing to remember with linux is that it is different from windows and you will need to learn how to use it, although it is easy.
The best way would be to use a dual boot setup with windows while you get used to Linux, just put the CD in the drive & reboot, (make sure the bios are set to boot from CD before hard disk) linux will do the rest for you with a little input from you, it will work better than a live CD, you may even find, like me that linux is better than windows.
mail me if you want any help.
2006-09-19 10:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As has been pointed out Linux does not run windows programs but has lots of alternatives which are usually free. As you require specific windows software then it's best to stick to windows. You can, however run Microsoft office, photoshop and iTunes on linux by using crossover office for Linux (a paid for linux prog).
2006-09-19 08:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by emread2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are used to Microsoft software, stay away from Linux. Windows programs won't run on Linux, unless you have some sort of Windows emulator running, which takes some technical knowledge to install and configure.
2006-09-19 07:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft software will not run on Linux. You will need to get games, burning software, etc. that run on Linux. Its not Windows and won't run Windows software.
2006-09-19 07:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to escape windows a few times. The problems I had with Linux were playing dvd's, viewing quick-time content, connecting to the internet with a speedtouch modem and finding decent music making software.
Just use the Ubuntu live cd before you decide.
2006-09-19 09:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not install Linux and expect to be able to use Windows-based software on it. It is possible but not yet reliable and very difficult.
2006-09-19 10:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by Danno_D_Manno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft Windows programs are written for a Microsoft operating system. They will not work if you use a Unix or Linux operating system.
If you want games, you'd do better to stick with microsoft.
2006-09-19 08:00:10 · answer #7 · answered by Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋