Is there anything better than windows or even microsoft? I've been using xp pro on a Dell dimension desktop. I bought it new two weeks ago and it crashed the first time I installed xp pro and now it's in a slow crash since windows update poped in.
2006-10-09 13:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Ubuntu Linux is a very user friendly, free, powerful operating system available at http://www.ubuntu.com
Ubuntu has an excellent Graphical interface, is incredibly easy to install, automatic updates, the standard build contains Open Office suite, Evolution (email client that looks like MS Outlook), GAIM for multi-service instant messaging, media tools, and much more. You can download and burn a CD and have Ubuntu up and running on your computer in an hour. They used to have a "live CD" option also that you can boot your PC off of without actually installing the OS. (It's a little slower because it runs off of the CD ...)
I've also heard that the Linux Mepis build is pretty good. Visit http://www.mepis.org/ for more information.
Other than Linux, the only desktop OS I can personally recommend is the Mac OS, but it is obviously not free.
If you're fed up with Windows Ubuntu is probably an excellent choice.
Good luck!
2006-10-09 14:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Keith M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it is a new Dell. If so, the OS on Dell has a problem and can have issues with the Windows update, MS Office and other virus and SPAM tools. The reason is because of the Installer version included on the image. You will need to restore the OS to a good restore point. Once done, then run the Windows update manually.
Also, Install the quick books quick-start and any other software that you don't use. I know Dell uses different virus tools such as Norton, McAfee and Trend Micro, so choose what virus tools you want. Combination of virus tools is not recommended and can cause lock ups
The advise of Linux and Macintosh are good suggestions since viruses are not written for these OS...
2006-10-09 14:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by cyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can try to learn Linux. It's much more configurable than windows and will never crash. It takes a while to learn though.
Your best bet meanwhile might be to get good at backing up your files and learning how to reinstall windows when you need to. I think of my Windows system like a car, and it needs a reload about every 5,000 miles.
There is a very user friendly version of Linux called "Linspire" that might make your transition a little easier when going from Windows to Linux.
Ubuntu is also very good, and there is a huge support community centered around it, so you will have plenty of people to ask if you have any questions.
Hope this helps,
Dan
2006-10-09 14:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Installing Windows XP
http://www.geekgirls.com/windowsxp_install.htm#filesystem
2006-10-09 14:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well go back to windows 98
2006-10-09 14:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by LOST 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
lol... the fact you are on a IBM compatible is your first problem... once you go mac, you never go back :))
2006-10-09 14:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋