Windows VS Linux - is there a comparison or a competetion.?
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I disagree with the statement that the GUI isn't well developed.  What do you think Gnome or KDE are?  They're just as developed as windows in my opinion.  On the flip side, you can do millions of different things with Windows and you are not limited to just watching movies or browsing.  It all depends on your knowledge of the system.  Read up a little more.
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Linux is very different from Windows even if it's trying to catch up it still don't have the same softwares.\nOf course you will find all you need on the internet, software that is mostly free and that replaces your usual software. For exemple you won't find Microsoft office on linux but you can find open office...\nYou can find Java, not really sure but probably macromedia flash... For adobe I don't know which soft you use but if it's only for acrobate reader you have softs like xpdf that displays a pdf file, you may find the gimp that's used to work on pictures...\n\nFor the configuration let's tell you high and clear, it's a completly different thing... You won't find anything exactly has it was on windows, so you can't take your windows configuration, save it and put it back for linux...\n\nThat's about it...\nGood luck
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Linux is, by far.\nApple is better for multimedia.\nWindoze is great for crashing, hanging, having a senseless file manager, etc...\nWindoze just plain blows.\n\nI ditched XP about two years ago and started using Slackware Linux. There is no comparison.\n\nLinux is also free, and applications for Linux are free. Check out http://www.distrowatch.org and http://www.sourceforge.net
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Yes I like Windows XP. I have never had to use system restore and I love how Windows is very easy to find applications for. If you were to move to Linux, it would be harder to find applications and there are a bunch of compatibility issues to deal with. Of course I and many friends run Linux just fine, But for a main computer XP is defiantly my favorite. I would suggest reloading XP completely once to see if that will solve your problems. Also there is a lot of very capable people who are more than willing to help you solve whatever problem you have.
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I need a bit a explanation. which version of Linux are you using .
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None of the programs used on windows can run under linux,not even the games.but there are a lot of alternatives.for office exists open office,there is also a player like winamp etc,and the best part is they're all free...
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If you have enough hard drive space, you can run both.  It is called a dual boot system.  You get to choose at startup. \nEach has its benefits.  Windows is a little easier with better support for things like scanners and such.  Linux is much, much cheaper.  It is more stable with no known viruses. Programs are usually free. However, it will not work with most soft or windows modems. Xandros is a good starter linux distribution.  If you download it, it is free in the basic edition.
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I know a few people with non genuine versions and they have been online for years. You aren't a fool. No one expects a computer to contain a os that isn't authentic. Do you know much about changing the os? Try Linux. Look on Ebay for a version with temporary support, it will cost a little but not anywhere near what it costs for Windows. SUSE(a type of Linux) comes with 30 days support when bought in box form. That is the only real drawback with Linux is the lack of official support but there are forums you can pose questions for great answers and most everything is being written for the Linux system also these days. Give it a go if you can't get the Windows to work properly, the great thing about Linux is that once you bought the system, you can put it on whatever computers you want, unlike Microsofts os. Linux want to be spread around the world. They work towards the free and equitable access to the internet and computers for all.
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I have never bothered much about security. Get hold of a good firewall and an antivirus, as well as a spyware scanner and you don't need to bother much.\n\nI have rarely been affected by virii, spyware or the likes. It is all about knowing what to do and what not to.\n\nRegarding in comparison to Linux, Windows definitely is more user friendly. Linux is more a geek system. Unless it has already been fully setup a n00b won't be able to work on it.\n\nSo regarding the question, I don't think Windows is a sinking ship. It is going to hold this market for a long long time I am sure.
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People have mentioned to install Linux.\n\nBut the thing is that when you install programs it might not be so FisherPrice if you know what I mean.\n\nIt is quite hard, and Linux isn't just Linux.\nThere are soo many different types,\nFedora Core, Ubunta, Debian, Mandrake, SUSE,Red Hat(which is gone[and No USB support]), and Knoppix and the list goes on.\n\nIt depends really on what you want to do with your computer, is which Linux distribution you would want to install is Debian because it known for it's ease in installing other 3rd party programs to do your odds and ends i.e. converting mp3s blah blah blah. \n\nIf you want to still use your windows products there is a program for linux called Wine which means Windows Emulator, emulates alot of programs nicely. \n\nBest of all Linux's are free, except for Enterprise editions which you have to pay monthly.
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I don't know if it is possible yet. I would suggest you to do a dual  boot installation. windows on one partition and linux on other.
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I feel it works best if you install Linux first on any partition then XP next. Linux does a great job of setting up the boot screen where you can select which OS to boot. I have not done it in a while so I am sure of the exact terms.
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Both are operating systems, but owned and priced differntly. Windows is a Dos based, Microsoft owned platform. It is most widely used, and it's source code is owned by Microsoft, who keeps upgrading it over time. This is not a free software, and comes on licence to use basis. MS also provides regular support and upgrades. Most developers develop new software to be first compatible with Windows.\nLinux, is a Unix based OS. Unlike Windows, it is not owned by anyone. The source code is free, and freelancers develop it to make it better. Some companies sell a version to cover the support cost, but mostly it is available free to download and install. It has limited product support and upgrade support, but being on Unix, is more safer when it comes to virus attacks etc. More companies are switching to Linux now, for these reasons.
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It has emerged in the past few days that the Microsoft update site runs on Linux servers! Totally true. There have been a few red faces - MS is basically admitting that Linux server technology is better than their own.\n\nDC :)
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Check out Knoppix Live, probably one of the best live CDs out there, http://www.knoppix.org/\n\nSee a screenshot here, http://abcdelasecurite.free.fr/img/bureau-knoppix-mib-11b-grand.jpg\n\nThough no Linux distro is easy for a Windows user to jump into, I can't think of a single one.\n\nIt should or shouldn't be debian based, Knoppix is based on debian.  Which distro are you looking for?
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I tried Linux and love it. I have 3 operating systems on my computer. Windows 2000, Mandriva Linux and Xandros Linux\n\nof the 2 Linux distros i have, i find that xandros is easier for4 beginners and supports more hardware.\n\nXandros did away with the usual line commands and replaced it solely with graphical interfaces (like windows OS)\n\nthe Xandros updates are very easy to get and apply.\n\nthey also have a very easy way to set uo xandros to dual-boot your machine allowing you to switch between windows and Linux after a reboot.\n\nOn the the second link they are offering it free after rebate as a special sale from buy.com\n\n\nnote: if you decide to download any community versions of any linux version, those are just to try out, get a look and feel. Usually they are unstable, but they have to offer a freebee, as per the linux GPU license. you are better off getting a paid version for better reliability and stability. the money goes to fund the further development of your linux  OS.
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do not even think using .Net in linux becouse this platform made by microsoft to make sure all users and developers being windows user .. \n\n.NET is like the core of microsoft now , and i do not think so they give linux his core ..