Installing Linux – 5 Things To Consider First by Dennis DEntremont
Is Linux the way to go? Well that’s a question that does not have a simple answer. Some people, mostly hardcore gurus, will say “Yes it sure is!” but believe it or not there are people who still like Windows. When it comes to deciding between installing Linux instead of Windows (or any other... Check with your software vendor before installing Linux to see if they have a version of their software that will work. ... What software is going to run on this computer? ... After you have considered these five questions you should have a good idea of whether or not to install Linux on your computer.

OS 101: Suggestions for Choosing an Operating System by Josef Delinga
An operating system (abbreviated OS) is essentially the path through which a computer accesses files, games, the Internet, and all vital stored information. The OS is the most important program on a computer because it runs all of the other programs. ... The operating system is essential to the computer, and so extreme care should be taken when choosing an operating system. ... Knowing this, one must also consider what software is available for the operating system. ... This often leaves Macintosh OS X, Linux, and Unix in the dark because most of the computer market runs on Microsoft...

Linux Training - Linux Installation Help - How To Install the Linux OS from a New Linux Download by Clyde Boom
You can install Linux from CD or DVD onto a new computer system. This will allow you to learn how to use Linux to get real, practical Linux training and experience. In this article, we're talking about a new system that doesn't already have an operating system (like Windows) on it. ... Let the Linux OS Install on Your Hard Disk After you specify the Linux installation settings and create one or more new Linux users, the installation routine will copy the Linux OS and Linux software programs onto the hard disk in the system, and then reboot.

Linux vs Windows Operating Systems by Bradley James
With so many Microsoft Windows related viruses, errors, and other software problems, many average computer users are looking at alternative operating system platforms, such as Linux. It is important that users, frustrated with Windows, don't simply install a version of Llinux without knowing... Microsoft Windows, on the other hand, is not an operating system you can modify easily - it was designed to work a particular way with a certain user interface as designated by Microsoft software engineers.

Linux Training for the New Linux User - How to Use Linux in Windows from a Free Linux Download by Clyde Boom
Here are two popular ways to get the Linux OS (operating system) up and running: 1. Install Linux from a Linux CD / DVD. This method can be complicated and very time consuming, but is also a great way to get experience using Linux. 2. Use Linux live CDs (or Linux live DVDs). ... To create a Linux virtual machine, someone runs the Linux installation routine from a Linux CD / DVD and does a Linux installation on a system. ... Linux Virtual Machines - What They Are and How They're Created A Linux virtual machine is a complete, fully functional Linux distribution (version of Linux) in a...

Linux or Windows - Which is it? by J. Brian Keith
Computer users and programmers have become so accustomed to using Windows, even for the changing capabilities and the appearances of the graphical interface of the versions, therefore it has remained Microsoft's product. Although, Lycoris, Red Hat, Mandrake, Suse, Knoppix, Slackware and Lindows... The nature of the Linux GUI makes remote administration of a Linux computer easier with a more natural feel than Windows computers. ... Many say LINUX is far better because it started as an Open Source software and thus is more flexible than Windows.

Computer Training - Choosing The Right Operating System by Michael Russell
Choosing an operating system for a personal computer can be a difficult decision considering the wide variety available today. Nobody wants to purchase expensive software and then find out that they dislike the software and realize they have made a mistake. ... To obtain the operating system you want, you will probably have to visit another computer store or to go online and search for it. ... If someone is considering using a free operating system, then just understand that there might be limited support and the interface might be for the advanced user.

Where Can I Download Linux? by Bob Rankin
I hear people saying that Microsoft is evil, and I should switch to Linux. What is Linux, who should use it, and where can I download Linux for free? Linux is a complete version of the Unix operating system (software that controls the basic functions of the personal computer) and it runs on... Today Linux is a complete and reliable implementation of the Unix operating system, with the following notable features: * 32-bit operation (it uses all the speed and power of your CPU, unlike 16-bit DOS systems) * Virtual memory (it can use all of your system's RAM; there's no 640K memory limit)...

Less Is More-Operating Systems by Tonami Playman
Over the years operating systems have been raising their standard in graphics so much that to run a current OS like windows vista, you need a hardware bolstering a minimum of 512mb - 1 GB of RAM. Such requirements are extremely high and limited to only a few. ... I would prefer a bare bones operating system that uses less power and leaves room for more demanding applications. ... Back to Operating Systems, consider all the power it takes to run all those unnecessary overdressed OS graphics, now replace all that with a more basic graphic layout.

Linux Vs. Windows by Umer Mansoor
This article will not attempt to advocate the use of Linux over Windows or vice versa. I will try to present the differences and similarities between Linux and Windows in a fair manner. Overview: Both Linux and Windows (2000, NT, XP, Vista) are operating systems. ... Linux is fast catching up and is evolving from a server operating system to a desktop operating system. ... GUI: Both Windows and Linux are GUI based operating systems. ... By security flaw, I mean a hacker can compromise the Windows operating system and break into your machine and destroy your files.