Programs I own like microsoft office 07
2007-08-26 15:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by lmen91 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Probably not. Yes. No.
Linux isn't for the average computer user. Yes, it's very stable and is actually getting to be a viable option for many people, but it still requires a bit more computer skill than the average person. And you certainly can't use Microsoft Office in Linux, though there are many open source alternatives that are freely available.
I recommend you do some research before switching over. Linux is not for everyone.
2007-08-26 15:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nisovin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The decision whether it is "worth it" is up to you. I highly recommend dual-booting with Windows, instead of a clean install, so you can get a better feel for it. I found it to be worthwhile. I dual-boot with Windows, but rarely use it.
You can run SOME Windows programs with a compatibility layer called "Wine." I don't believe Office '07 works, though. There are some alternatives, though, such as OpenOffice.
2007-08-26 22:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before switching to Linux, check out Free BSD. Free BSD is a freeware operating system that has a strong following. It is based on Unix, not Linux. Unix is the big (and better) brother to Linux Ubuntu.
Like Linux, you will not be able to run MS products on Free BSD. There are a lot of freeware programs available in Free BSD, but the most glaring absence is PC games. There are relatively few games available for Free BSD OS.
Check it out.
XP is OK, but Vista is a puking dog. My next PC will likely be a Free bsd machine.
2007-08-26 22:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hm...question is wrong: it worth is when you invest time to learn
unlike Micoshit winblows that makes people LAZY, linux requires understand machine that why when you learn you have FULL control of your PC.
you can switch to linux, but you also can switch to Open Office which is free by the way.
for Linux distros look distrowatch.com
2007-08-26 23:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by steven25t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, try ubuntu 7.04 feisty fawn or later
it's easy enough to a newbie
open office is available to replace ms office
gimp is available to replace photoshop
evolution is available to replace outlook
get xmms-mp3 to replace winamp
get inkscape to replace corel draw
get scribus to replace adobe indesign
in case you need more program
get debian 4 dvd :)
debian 4 dvd will be great resource for you
regards
2007-08-26 23:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by touch_of_mine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋