Adavantages of Linux?

bumblebee_tuna · 11-04-2006, 06:51 AM

What are the advantages of Linux? Alos, by accident, I have unpartion space on my hard drive so how do I install on it?

starcab · 11-04-2006, 12:48 PM

Advantages.
You could start with Kubuntu.
Goog luck in your first steps with Linux!You'll be learning a lot,that's for sure

_simon_ · 11-04-2006, 01:39 PM

Advantages

Huge choice of distros to choose from.
Most distros are free.
Most distros provide a Live CD so that you can test it before installing.
Most Linux software is free.
Viruses, spyware, malware etc are not an issue.
Stability!
Extremely customisable.

Disadvantages

Your choice of games is greatly reduced.
Steep learning curve.
Not all hardware is supported (check before install)

There's probably more of each but I can't think right now.

I would recommend Ubuntu.

Website: http://www.ubuntu.com/

Support forum: http://www.ubuntuforums.org/

Word of advice: Choose a distro with a good support community at least to begin with. You will have a lot of questions!

bumblebee_tuna · 11-04-2006, 07:33 PM

Ya I chose Ubuntu but for some reason, I can't boot from the linux CD I made..... I have a new thread about it in Desktop COmputers.....

tlarkin · 11-04-2006, 07:41 PM

I prefer suse 10.1 but ubuntu is good, and most debian based distros are good. Noteably the apt-get command in debian based distros is really nice.

I also prefer the KDE enviroment and YAST control centers, but thats just my preference.

patrickv · 11-05-2006, 02:03 PM

tarklin is right..i also use suse 10.1 but if you're not happy with command line i suggest u use FREESPIRE...its free

tlarkin · 11-05-2006, 07:44 PM

Oh another advantage of running Linux, is that you are learning how to use it. Which is a good skill to have to put on your resume if you have any sort of computer related job.

ducis · 11-05-2006, 08:55 PM

i like mandriva 2007

mathfox · 11-06-2006, 04:29 AM

it is a hard way to learn to use it ,

but XP is not better for Entertainment than it.

Camper · 11-06-2006, 05:19 PM

My ubuntu install is running on 15GB of hard drive space and I have only used 5GB of that.

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11-04-2006, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
bumblebee_tuna Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 19 Posts: 1,326	Ya I chose Ubuntu but for some reason, I can't boot from the linux CD I made..... I have a new thread about it in Desktop COmputers..... __________________ Dell Inspiron 1520 Jet Black Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz / 2GB DDR2 667MHz / 160GB 7200RPM nVidia GeForce 8600m GT 256MB 15.4" WXGA Anti-glare Display (1280x800) Microsoft Windows Vista Premium w/ Media Direct boot hack into Ubuntu Gutsy Haikus are easy. But sometimes they don't make sense. Refrigerator.

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mathfox Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 58	it is a hard way to learn to use it , but XP is not better for Entertainment than it. __________________ Newbie and thank you for answer.

11-04-2006, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 969	Advantages Huge choice of distros to choose from. Most distros are free. Most distros provide a Live CD so that you can test it before installing. Most Linux software is free. Viruses, spyware, malware etc are not an issue. Stability! Extremely customisable. Disadvantages Your choice of games is greatly reduced. Steep learning curve. Not all hardware is supported (check before install) There's probably more of each but I can't think right now. I would recommend Ubuntu. Website: http://www.ubuntu.com/ Support forum: http://www.ubuntuforums.org/ Word of advice: Choose a distro with a good support community at least to begin with. You will have a lot of questions!

11-04-2006, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 7,009	I prefer suse 10.1 but ubuntu is good, and most debian based distros are good. Noteably the apt-get command in debian based distros is really nice. I also prefer the KDE enviroment and YAST control centers, but thats just my preference.

11-05-2006, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,780	tarklin is right..i also use suse 10.1 but if you're not happy with command line i suggest u use FREESPIRE...its free

11-05-2006, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 7,009	Oh another advantage of running Linux, is that you are learning how to use it. Which is a good skill to have to put on your resume if you have any sort of computer related job.

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Camper Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: /dev/null Age: 22 Posts: 1,227	My ubuntu install is running on 15GB of hard drive space and I have only used 5GB of that. __________________ Dell Inspiron 530 Q6600 Quad 3gb RAM Nvidia 8600 GT 500GB HD

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