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). ... Linux Tips: When you go to download a Linux virtual machine, be sure to read the specs of the system at the Linux download web site. ... As an alternative to the above two methods, there is also an excellent way to download Linux free and install Linux in Windows, so you can learn how to use Linux in Windows.

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. ... While you have to pay hundred's of dollars for a new Windows version, you can just go download Linux.

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)...

Running Windows Applications on Linux by Rob Pirozzi
The perceived inability to run windows applications on Linux is what keeps many individuals from trying Linux. It turns out that it is possible to run many popular Windows applications on Linux PCs using one of several software technologies. Products that will allow Windows applications to run... QEMU allows a user to run one operating system, such as Windows, within another one, such as Linux. ... QEMU is available for Free and may be downloaded from Fabrice's web site (http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu/download.html).

Did You Ever Want to Completely Erase Everything on Your Computer? by Ken Savage
Did you ever want to erase everything on your computer? This is a program I found that does that for you quickly and easily. Active@ KillDisk is a hard drive eraser and is powerful and compact DOS software that allows you to destroy all data on hard and floppy drives completely, excluding any... If you use FDISK, FORMAT utilities, or DELETE standard operating system command for data removal, there is always a chance to recover deleted data (using undelete file or some data recovery software) and use against the owner’s will.

Linux Is Just Right For Teens by Aaron Davis
Recently my daughter’s old Pentium III Compaq laptop completely died. This happened near Christmas so her gift list was an easy one. The problem was that I did not want to spend a lot of money. The other problem was that I hated her having a computer. ... The best thing about this change of operating system is that my daughter’s computer is now free of spyware and is not targeted by most viruses. ... On top of that, the operating system and all the software were FREE! ... Occasionally it was easier just to re-build the computer by re-installing ALL the software, including the operating...

Stop Spyware before It Gets a Chance to Infect Your Computer by Jason Frovich
Free spyware stoppers are programs capable of stopping harmful software programs known as Spyware from infecting your computer. If your computer becomes infected with a Spyware program, the Spyware will send information about you and your computer habits back to the Spyware owner, without you... If you experience problems with your free Spyware stoppers, you should take advantage of the fact that they are free and simply choose a new one among the many free Spyware stoppers that are available today.

Is Open Source Software Right For Your Small Business? by Eric Gurr
The obvious benefit is the price (It's generally free!) The downside is it can be difficult to install, support and manage . We look at the pros and cons and offer you a few good resources and show you how to evaluate the packages your considering. Opensource software is software that is... Before considering adopting linux as an operating system you'll need to make sure you have easy access to linux support people. ... Red Hat linux and Suse linux are two of the best and both are supported by the companies that distribute them.

Will Microsoft's Strong Anti-Piracy Stand Drive People to Linux? by George Lunt
Microsoft is due to release its new Vista operating system either toward the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. Will this new operating system be as successful as Microsoft's other offerings? Microsoft's own greed could end Windows reign as the leading desktop operating system. ... Windows Vista will start to lose market share and in 10 years a major Linux distribution will be the leading desktop operating system. ... You can download Linux distributions for free. ... So putting Linux on ten or more PCs is not only legal but desirable as a form of advertising for the...

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. ... File System: Windows Vista will use a new file system called WinFS. ... While anybody can download, install and use Linux, the distribution companies usually charge for technical support.