Wednesday, March 27, 2013

what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using the Linux operating system?

Q. I'm curious to some of the pros and cons of using the Linux operating system versus the conventional Windows Vista system?

A. Why Linux is Better
http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/

Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux

Option One (Full installation)

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44

The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)

Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi

You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.

Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.

Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.

Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu

Ubuntu 10.04 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid

Linux Mint 9 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/

Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52

Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 9 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive

Option Three (LiveCD)

Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/

Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major


LUg.

What company manufactures the linux operating system?
Q. i would like to find out what company manufactures the linux operating system.

A. It is all open source, and a multitude of different companies program it to the Linux standard. I am partial to Ubuntu, it installs easily finds all of my hardware and runs great.

Try this site for more info:

http://www.linux.org/dist/

How do i change my windows xp to a linux operating system.?
Q. How do i change my windows xp to a linux operating system?

A. You simply go to a website that you can download linux from. I would suggest ubuntu's website. Ubuntu is one of the easiest to use Linux distros. You then burn your download to a CD. Put the CD in your computer, restart computer, then Ubuntu Live CD will load. Then you have the option from the Live CD to install in to your computer, and it will take you through the steps, if you want to dual-boot and leave xp, or if you want to do a full installation, which removes everything on your hard drive. You could use the alternative install method, but I would recommend that you don't.
I think this is likely the website..
http://www.ubuntu.com



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