I would like to try Linux and need some idea which distribution is the easiest to use.
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That's an opinion question, it's really up to you.\nTry http://distrowatch.com\nfor a listing.
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Linux, because:\n1. It's FREE!\n2. It's FREE!\n3. It's FREE!\n4. It's less prone to online virus & hackers than Windows\n5. It's more stable than Windows.\nHope that helps.
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u'll definitelly need partitioning software\nUnfortunatelly I do not any free or trial version one.\nbut instead of Partition Magic u can try Disk Director.\nthat is cheaper for 20 $\nand even  is more functional then Partition Magic is.\nTry it rather then wasting ur time with no use.\nanyway, if somthing goes wrong they(Acronis) have money-back guarantee within 30 days, so u don't lose anything.\nhope it'll help.
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Either Install a fresh copy of an OS over it.\nOr\nEnter through Windows XP(if you have it also) and through Computer Management, format the pertition where Linux is installed
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The short answer is: probably.\n\nAssuming the architecture is somewhat modernish, say a Pentium 3 or beyond and you have suitable memory, you should have no trouble running the 2.6 Linux kernel.\n\nThere are several distributions that will allow you to install a "minimal" set.  5G should cover most of the base installs anyway.\n\nIf you are new to Linux, I would suggest going with Fedora, Mandrake, or SuSe.  These all have GUI installers and give you most of what you'll need to get by.  I've attached a URL where you can get some of the more common linux distributions in .ISO format.  You might also head over to Distrowatch and see if you can find a more suitable distribution for your needs.
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i like windows because of its user friendly. with proper firewall like zone alarm and pefect antivirus like avast its would be safe to run windows and browse. \n\nas per linux is concerned i am using 64 bit its too slow to load. it s not user friendly. the installtion of software is little bit difficault. the only advantage is taht the browsing is little bit faster when compared to windows
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Ubuntu is great! The GNU software project started in 1983 with hopes of developing a completely free, open source operating system and software to run on it. The GNU project led to the origin of the Linux operating system (of which Ubuntu is one distribution) in 1991. Since that time, many thousands of people have donated large amounts of their time writing software and making this dream a reality.\n\nA word of caution, though, Linux is a bit harder to use than Windows. However, as it continues growing in popularity, it also becomes more and more easy to use.\n\nRead more about Linux and GNU software on the attached Wiki articles:
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It depends on your choice and why you want it if you want every day norma; or personal use I recommend you Arabian a lightweight distribution that you can  run  it from the cd without installing (Live cd) and then you can install it if you want. If you want it as a workstation or server you can try Fedora or SuSE.
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Vmware and using a live distro although very good don't quite run linux to it's full potential, if you really want to try it properly install it as a dual boot with windows, it can always be removed at a later date.
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Ubuntu is a great way to go for a 64-bit system. It is free, and they will even send you free CD's if you can't download it for some reason (if you are asking a question here, I assume you are already online). For me, the best part of Ubuntu is the community. There is a great community of people from around the world, that are very polite and always happy to help answer any questions that you may have: http://www.ubuntuforums.org\n\nEven though Ubuntu is currently on version 5.1 (Breezy Badger), http://ubuntuguide.org which was written for version 5.04 (Warty Warthog), is still a great guide that is very helpful as well.\n\nThe Synaptic Package Manager makes it VERY easy to install additional programs, and most of them are free.\n\nThere is a live CD (which runs from the CD, but is slower), if you would like to try it without having to install it to your hard drive first:\nhttp://mirror.mcs.anl.gov/pub/ubuntu-iso/5.10/\n\nGive it a try, I am sure that you will like it. I installed Ubuntu as a dual-boot about 5 months ago, and I finally removed Windows about two months ago. I am here to stay.
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I'd suggest you go to Puppylinux.com they have a very small linux distro that is made to co-exist with XP. I run Puppy 2.10 myself and got ride of everything from Microsoft. Puppy comes with things that MS makes you pay extra for.
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Suse Linux, and it is free to be downloaded from http://download.novell.com
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I have tried many distros myself, including Mandrake, Fedora, and SUSE.\n\nATM my favorite is SUSE because it recognizes all of my hardware out of the box.  It is also very newbie friendly imo.\n\nThe newest version of Fedora hates my sound card.  Mandriva is my 2nd pick.
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If you want to play games windows is the best OS at the moment but Linux is the better OS for just about anything else especially the internet.\nIf your interested in linux, I would suggest you download a copy of suse 10.1 from: http://www.novell.com/products/suselinux/?sourceidint=productsmenu_linuxprofessional\nand take your time to learn how to use it, it's got good documentation and easy to use, if you install it to dual boot with windows you will eventually have the best of both worlds. I only use linux now and have learned more about using a computer with it than I ever did with windows.
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I found a lot of problems with Windows and I found the solution that works best for me, Ubuntu Linux.\n\nUbuntu is a great way to go. It is free, and they will even send you free CD's if you can't download it for some reason (if you are asking a question here, I assume you are already online). For me, the best part of Ubuntu is the community. There is a great community of people from around the world, that are very polite and happy to help answer any questions that you have: http://www.ubuntuforums.org\n\nEven though Ubuntu is currently on version 5.1 (Breezy Badger), http://ubuntuguide.org which was written for version 5.04 (Warty Warthog), is still a great guide that is very helpful as well.\n\nBest of all, you can get Ubuntu in Gnome, KDE, and more. If you want, you can even choose which version to use when you log in (requires additional installation).\n\nThe Synaptic Package Manager makes it VERY easy to install additional programs.\n\nThere is a live CD is you would like to try that first:\nhttp://mirror.mcs.anl.gov/pub/ubuntu-iso/5.10/\n\nGive it a try, I am sure that you will like it. I installed Ubuntu as a dual-boot about 4 months ago, and I eventually removed Windows a month ago. All of my Windows problems are solved, and I am here to stay.
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Give up using Windows, and install Linux on your computer. Linux is immune to all viruses, malware, spyware and adware.\n\nGo to www.distrowatch.com to find out how to get all the popular flavors of Linux...\n\n...then do an image search for Linux screen grabs on Google.\n\nBE COOL - GET LINUX\n\nDC :)
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For the average user, especially for corporate compatibility, Microsoft OS is the best choice. For the "power" home user or corporate power user, Linux (probably Red Hat, see RedHat.com) is the best choice. There are very good alternatives, these days, to MS product choices that are, for the most part, very compatible (see OpenOffice.org) and free. Linux now offers the stability, useability, and flexibility not found in any OS brought to market by MS. I'm not, however, "bashing" Windows - it is a good product for the average consumer. For linux, I strongly recommend Red Hat -- mostly because I am a RHCT ;) but they do have a strong corporate / support offering.