I've been thinking about installing Linux Ubuntu on my pc since a lot of people told me it's far better than Windows. I still have WinXP and in my opinion it's quite good OS, but it seems that Vista isn't the best choice. And since i'm going to buy a new pc it will obviously have Vista.
If someone of you has Linux, what d'you advice me to do? Should I install linux? What about its compatibility with such programs as eMule, WinAmp? Is there a program similar to Windows Movie Maker in Linux? I'm quite confused and don't know what to do, so I would be grateful to anyone who can give me some useful advice.
Thanks.
2007-09-20 09:09:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Thanks for your answers, they all are very useful to me.
The best thing would be dual-booting as someone of you told me, but since there's not too much space on my HD I'm not sure that it's a good idea, I have to choose between the two os.
I'm going to get a live CD and see if I like linux or not. ;)
2007-09-21 01:41:37 · update #1
I'm a Linux advocate, but I also try to be realistic, and while Linux - particularly Ubuntu 7.04 - is near enough ready for mainstream desktop use, Windows (dear God - let it be XP) is generally the better option *IF* you have to ask the kind of question you asked. That doesn't mean you can't try out Linux to see what all the fuss is about, though.
So, download an Ubuntu 7.04 LiveCD from the sources and burn it to disk. The LiveCD will let you run Ubuntu before you commit to installing it on your computer. Therefore... If you like what you see then you can install it in place of Windows. If you like what you see, but still prefer Windows, then no harm is done. But if you like what you see, and think it has potential (and it certainly does), then consider installing it ALONG SIDE Windows (we call this "dual-booting", and you'll then be given a choice of loading either Windows or Ubuntu when your computer boots).
As for whether Ubuntu will provide the kinds of software you intend to use: Ubuntu is based on Debian GNU/Linux, which makes available around 18,000 different software 'packages'. For free. So there's a damn good chance there's a package that'll fit any requirement you have.
2007-09-20 14:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Simon D 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You generally have pretty good answers in the ones received so far.
As for specific programs, as has been said, there are similar programs available under Linux for most Windows programs, but if you need program-specific requirements (MS Access for example) there may not be Linux versions available. Wine may be an option, but Wine does not work with all MS programs.
Get a liveCD and play with it - it won't change your Windows partition (unless you figure out how to make it do so) and it will give you a sampling, so you can decide if you want to try setting up a dual-boot system to test the waters further.
I like Linux, it offers things that Windows does not, but at times it is not as easy to use, and if you are really into games for example, there is less available. I dual-boot, and depending on what I want to do, I run either Windows or Linux.
2007-09-20 15:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sp II Guzzi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have never used Linux, you will definitely want to install it on a test computer first. It does take a little getting used to. Linux does have most programs that Windows does (and even some of the same ones are made for Linux as well as Windows). If you absolutely need a program that doesn't work in Linux, you can get Wine (a Windows emulator).
You could get VirtualPC 2007 from Microsoft (it's free now) and install Ubuntu onto it to test it out before you do anything.
2007-09-20 09:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
reward of employing linux : a million. risk-free practices is terrific 2. just about no want of identifying to purchase Antivirus 3. as quickly as device is wisely configured it is sturdy & physically powerful. 4. minimum hardware /source standards 6. terrific for employing in servers. and somewhat some greater. negative aspects of employing linux: a million. Steep getting to know curve. 2. finding driving force for many hardware is confusing. 3 Linux is lagging in photos area i.e. GUI even although Ubuntu has accomplished some progression. 4. The naming convention are very stressful like Gimp 5. Unavailability of Microsoft workplace yet you should use Open workplace. Ubuntu and CentOS5 the two are stable and loose. For a computer person Ubuntu is greater proper
2016-10-09 13:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy with Ubuntu and have far less problems than my gf with her XP.
I don't know about movie making, but google the following programs. That's what I found in the repository.
GStreamer
Kino
Avidemux
Ubuntu is installed from a LiveCD. You can boot a full working Ubuntu system on your machine and try it out before you get it to install. Because it's a full running system, assuming you have enough RAM, you could even install the movie editing software and try it. (Running an OS off a CD is slow though) All this has no permanent affect on your system :-)
aMule is available on Ubuntu
Winamp => Audacious
2007-09-20 09:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by Oliphant 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well Linux Ubuntu is the one my sister has and it works very well for her. But as for being compatible with certain programs I'm not sure. I do know for a fact though that it will not be very difficult to find programs like it. Users are creating new programs every day that are as good if not better than the one's on windows. Not to mention the fact that Ubuntu already comes with some great programs.
2007-09-20 09:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by Donnie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This would be based on personal preference. Cant tell till you try them both. I will say this - Linux has a lot of open source software that is free and does just as good of a job as the Microsoft flavor.
2007-09-20 09:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by steve h 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My best advice would be what a friend told me to do. Install VMWare on your computer and create a virtual machine with Ubuntu as the OS. This way you can take time to explore it's features and functions without actually having to scratch your XP OS.
2007-09-20 09:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by Chris D 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I would run a live distro first like Ubuntu or Mint , Freespire,ETC and see what you like and dislike
I dumped vista for Mint and have no regrets
just check out the websites distrowatch and linux.org and .com and choose for yourself if you like feel free to email me most of my units are set up for surfing the net so I cant say anything about your other ?????s
2007-09-20 09:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ehm..
This is a good link for downloading Avidemux for free http://bit.ly/1rxslOR
Very useful program!
Hope it helps.
2014-08-26 13:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋