Ubuntu Linux
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aviation_man
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It doesn't cost anything..... I don't know where you get your sources from but I thought all linux OS's are free? It's on their main website.
And no. Pretty much nothing that works on a Mac or a Windows machine will work on Linux..
And no. Pretty much nothing that works on a Mac or a Windows machine will work on Linux..
au contrare, many windows applications and games run on linux via wine.
many linux distros cost money, though most don't.
wine however is very very far from perfect, and I wouldn't reccomend linux if your only reason for using it is cost. Linux is very different from windows and it would be unwise for anyone to jump right in. try a dual boot of linux and windows first and when/if you feel comfortable enough with linux you can make it your primary os.
aviation_man
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like he said, it's a program that allows Windows software to run on Linux. (Some softwares - not all) I forgot they had this program out. My bad.
And here's the link: http://www.winehq.org/
And here's the link: http://www.winehq.org/
aviation_man
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He's talking about you getting used to Windows first. They are basic and easy to learn off of. Linux requires much more knowledge to run on. You have to know what you're doing first to run Linux. Windows will do you great for right now.
He's saying if you're using Linux just for the lower cost - don't. ^^
He's saying if you're using Linux just for the lower cost - don't. ^^
he's probably already familiar with windows, what I was suggesting if for him to dip his toes in linux, learning the basics like how to install programs and such, so that you don't find yourself stranded with a computer you can't use properly.
your OS is a the most important piece of any computer, don't skimp on it. If you have absolutely no money for an OS then you should probably save a bit more before buying a computer.
there are many uses for linux, but for the vast majority of people the difficulty you'll have with it outweighs the $150 you'll save.
your OS is a the most important piece of any computer, don't skimp on it. If you have absolutely no money for an OS then you should probably save a bit more before buying a computer.
there are many uses for linux, but for the vast majority of people the difficulty you'll have with it outweighs the $150 you'll save.
Jonyboy
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Some of you are making Linux sound like hell. Haven't any of you booted into ubuntu recently? It's not exactly the hardest thing in the world to run. If Mill is actually considering building a computer then I would hope that he has the intuition and intelligence to do some basic tasks in linux
chibicitiberiu
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If you want linux, go for it. The problem is that many programs that work on windows won't work on linux under wine. Most directx games won't work, they have to run in OpenGL to work. Still, wine is under development and it is very far from perfection.
If you want to play games, and use software that only exists on windows, better use windows.
Linux may be the best operating system, but not for gaming.
If you want to play games, and use software that only exists on windows, better use windows.
Linux may be the best operating system, but not for gaming.