What is linux and unix. Is linux freeware?? Is it better than windows, can I use it on a PC? Where can I get a copy?? Windows Sux!!
2006-11-27 07:07:40 · 4 answers · asked by RealG187 [a/k/a MPG] 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I'll still keep windows. still dont get what unix is!
2006-11-27 07:14:33 · update #1
some linux versions are free, "better than windows" depends what your success criteria are, yes you can use it on a pc
Ubuntu is very good, but before you install try a live cd where the os (linux) and many apps are on a bootable cd - you can play with linux without affecting your windows install - knoppix is my fave for this
wanna linux that lets you run right off CD!!!
U think I can run off CD:
http://www.xandros.com/products/home/open_circulation/download_information.html
Also duz linuz let me acess my USB HD?? Can I pllay MP3s?? Etc..
2006-11-27 07:19:22 · update #2
Linux is a free operating system that was developed by Linus Trovalds. It is different from UNIX In fact, one of the reasons that it exists is that Linus needed a working UNIX platform but didn't want to pay the huge license fee. You'll find that most things in linux work the same way as they used to in Unix.
As for your other questions,
Yes, you can use Xandros off a live cd. However, Ubuntu comes with a live cd too and you can expect better support for Ubuntu than for Xandros.
And yes, you can access your USB hard drive without any problem from linux.
You can download Ubuntu's Live cd here :-
http://ftp.wwc.edu/pub/mirrors/ubuntu-releases/edgy/ubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso
2006-11-29 08:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by p.i.m.p 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
some linux versions are free, "better than windows" depends what your success criteria are, yes you can use it on a pc
Ubuntu is very good, but before you install try a live cd where the os (linux) and many apps are on a bootable cd - you can play with linux without affecting your windows install - knoppix is my fave for this
2006-11-27 07:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like Linux system go to http://ww.linux.org web site and they will bring you four to five o/s operator down load it the version your required from manufacturer.For your reference http://www.redhot.com or visit IBM website.It's a free ware.You can use it on your PC as an operating system.Get experience with Linux o/s it's not bad but can't say better than window o/s Unix is a coded language software.
2006-11-27 07:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by C P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Linux is free and can be run on most machines without issue. Unix is for the most part proprietary buyware as it only runs on certain machines. Like Sun has its Sun Unix on its own Sun Sparc terminals and such.
To a point Linux is better than Windows. There is not the same level of software out there for Linux as there is for Win. Win may suck but depending on what you do, it may be the best option for you. It all depends....
2006-11-27 07:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by rdbn7734 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Linux is an Open source Operating System.
There are many different flavours of linux. eg. Redhat, Slackware
Debian.
Try this link to download a desktop linux XandrOS ( a flavour o f linux) Its free.
2006-11-27 07:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by hakimkt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a clear, easy-to-read Acrobat PDF document which will give you a good idea about Linux (it's about 500k, quite quick to download):
http://home.clara.net/oldpresident/linux/frontpage.pdf
DC :)
2006-11-27 10:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋