QUESTION:

I have heard so much about Linux and open source software and really want to get into it, but how, where can i get open source software such as Linux. Will it run games on like the new need for speed pro street? Does it have A GUI interface is yes is it like windows, is it easy to learn, i catch on fast so do you recommend it for me, as i am using windows vista home edition.

ANSWER:

This question has been asked many times over. But rest assured, I will give you a brief answer here.

I have written on this topic before in my blog. So u can see it if you wish. Under alternative software.

Linux can be easily obtained for free over the Internet. However, free versions usually lack support. In order to get support, you have to purchase them. I recommend the boxed-versions as they contain all the instruction manuals and CDs to help you with the installation.

If you want to run games such as NFS, here is the bad news. Linux will not run 99.9% of the games in the market. It is based on a totally different platform compared to Windows. There are software such as Wine to mimic the Windows environment. When it comes to the latest games, Wine still has a poor track record.

GUI, yes! Most Linux distributions come with a GUI. As to picking it up, it depends on the level of your determination. Changing to a new layout is always difficult, its up to you to unlearn Windows and relearn Linux. For newbies like you, I recommend the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It comes with a simple to use GUI installer and includes all the software that can help you start with Linux.

This document was generated from the following thread: Queries on Linux