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. ... After you have considered these five questions you should have a good idea of whether or not to install Linux on your computer.

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 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). ... Using the Linux Virtual Machine Player The free Linux virtual machine "player" (program) is run and then used to open a Linux virtual machine to run Linux in Windows. ... 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 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... Even the installation of Linux can be a chore if you are not familiar with Linux terminology. ... Some software may be designed to work with multiple Linux GUIs, while others many only be able to work with a few, or just one.

Why Linux Still Isn't on Everyone's Desktop by Mike Manchuk
I know what everyone is going to say once they read this article. You’re a Microsoft fan boy. So I’m going to say that Linux is great. I use it at home and it has so many advantages over Windows. Over the past few months there have been articles floating around on the net about how Linux is... Another reason you would want this is if you wanted to switch to Linux you could just get rid of Windows and still be able to use your files on other NTFS partitions without having to go through the whole NTFS driver install for Linux.

Will Linux Replace Microsoft Windows? by John Dixon
I've been working with computers since the mid-80s, initially using an Apple Macintosh and then moving to Microsoft Windows-based machines around 1991. The first version of Windows I used was version 2.x (I can't remember the exact number), which I seem to remember didn't do anything too special. ... I guess the question is, if I had a blank machine with nothing on it at all, would I install Linux or would I play it safe and install Windows? ... I couldn't get my printer to work, but I know that a lot of hardware manufacturers only provide driver software for Windows, so unless someone has...

Running Linux On The PS3 by Marcus Creyton
One of the great features of the Play Station 3 is that it can use Linux, which means that PS3 owners can customize their system and get lots more out of it. Gaming consoles are usually designed so that foreign systems can't run on them, but the PS3 goes in the total opposite direction, allowing... If you've used Linux before, it may not be so tough to install. ... The only problem with getting Linux on your PS3 is that it's difficult to install and hard to use. ... Still, the best thing about Linux is it's free.

Dual Boot Windows 9x with NT or Linux by Alfred Moloto
Installing windows is pretty easy if you know what you are doing, but it can be a complete mess if you are still learning. Dual booting can have advantages if you have a game that support one platform or you want to learn to use a different operating system. ... If you’re dual boot is a combination of Microsoft OS and Linux, then I will recommend you start with Microsoft OS, but make sure you have a second partition as Linux is going to create its own file systems and partitions. ... You will have to install your software applications on both sides.

How to Secure Your PC - What Norton and Microsoft Won't Tell You by Matthew Sirpis
The main problem with Windows computers is that most people run them with Administrator privileges. This means that if they want to install software, change system settings etc., they don't have to enter a password, they can change anything they want. ... You could surf the web and do all your daily tasks with normal restricted privileges and if you need to install software or change your network settings, you log in as admin, enter your password, do your stuff, log out, and log back in as yourself.

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... You could always install Windows as a subsystem to Linux, this would take the administrative capabilities of Windows and allow them to funtion on Linux. ... Many say LINUX is far better because it started as an Open Source software and thus is more flexible than Windows.