I have been thinking about getting Linux and kicking Microsoft to the curb. What I am worried about is..... #1. Which version? I have used Microsoft since Win 3.1 so I would want something set up similar. (but without all of Microsofts B.S.).....#2 what about drivers? I have all the normal stuff, Ipod, printer, cameras, scanner...will all this stuff work with Linux??? any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dale
2007-03-15 06:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Do a dual boot with your current Windows
My favourite Linux is UBUNTU (or XUBUNTU if your computer has less than 256MB of RAM).
It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system.
You can explore it from the "LIVE CD".
It's easy to install and use. You can dual boot it with other operating systems.
Once you have it installed, you gain access to thousands of free programs created by the open source community. There is excellent support - see the WIKI starter guide, and the Linux forums.
Always back up your data before making changes to your computer.
2007-03-15 07:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kick them MFs to the curb LINUX RULES.
1. My favorite 2 are http://fedora.redhat.com
http://www.opensuse.org
2. It may be similar but not the same. Remember that you are CHANGING so be prepared for difference.
3. Drivers should not be an issue. But your hardware may get a little tricky setting them up. But usually I dont have any problems except for with the dam printers. (It seems like that should be the easiest to install but your Ipod may be the easiest).
You are ready to grow up as far as a computer goes. This will be a great learning experience.
RJ
2007-03-16 09:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently read an article where a guy switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux and detailed his experience. It may help you to understand more what you'll be getting into and what Ubuntu looks like. The article is at http://consumer.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTI5OCwxLCxoY29uc3VtZXI=
2007-03-15 13:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good distribution to start with is Ubuntu. The driver situation is pretty good, but it doesn't do everything. There are many help forums for it. You can burn a disk, boot with it and try it out without it touching your current system (Live CD). www.ubuntu.com
2007-03-15 13:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are linux groups around.. Check http://craigslist.org/
The pros of these groups offer cheap help like for 5 bucks ..
There are probably yahoo groups and other forums you could search for also..
2007-03-15 13:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by Rusty Nails 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋