Which do you prefer Linux or Windows XP or somthing else?
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Windows is fine. Linux is fun. Check out www.puppylinux.com. and be prepared to be amazed by what a tiny os running from RAM can do. If that doesn't peak your curiosity just stick to windows.
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Definitely they conflict.\n\nFor example:\n\nLinux, and Windows.\n\nLinux walks all over windows when it comes to being efficient, and secure, the speed and dependability is no doubt far more advanced.\n\nOn the other hand Windows is far more user friendly, and is geared toward the typical computer user.\n\nI really don't think anything needs to  be resolved, windows fits the needs of the basic user, and Linux fits the needs of an advanced user.
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For novice computer users Windows is the best. However for a bit of experienced users Linux is the in thing. Linux is more stable, secure, fast, provides better connections to the internet, better graphics, etc etc. Moreover for Linux you dont have to pay money.
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Linux and Windows XP are both operating systems, so you use one instead of the other.  Linux isn't a program that can be installed on Windows XP.\n\nIf you want to try Ubuntu Linux without installing it, try one of the Live CDs (simple) or download vmware or virtual pc and run  Ubuntu inside a virtual machine (complicated).  See sources, below, for info on both options
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Just get Windows XP, it is sooo much better
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Extremely extensive support of all kinds of hardware for Windows XP compared to Linux.  Webcams, scanners, bluetooth devices, remotes, external usb devices, video hardware, etc etc - all are supported really well and detected by Windows.\n\nWhich is not to say that Linux doesn't have pretty extensive coverage of hardware, it does!!!  But Windows XP is going to be just a few more things better.  And if you have that one device that is not supported by Linux it is a bummer.\n\nAnother point is that software such as Microsoft Office runs on Windows, not Linux, although there are things like OpenOffice for you to do all the same things.\n\nIf you'd like to try Linux without installing it or affecting your PC, check out Knoppix.  You can download a CD .ISO file (image) and burn it to a CD.  You then put in that CD and boot up your PC, voila you are running linux.\n\n-PETER
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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 would stay with windows me\n\nwindows 2000 needs much more resources than win me\nso it's going to be sortta upgrade rather than downgrade !\n\nwin 2000 & win xp are basically same family\nhome versions of the win nt series\n\nwin me is same family as win 98 & win 95\n\nif u could just share why's u wanting to change os\nproblems u facing or seeking some results ???\n\n>> that way i can address issue square on !
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Most flavours have "live disc" available which allow you to run and experiment without having to install (ie, booting from disc). Have a play with a few and see which suits you best. The only 'nix version I ever really liked was SUSE, but have had to stick with Windows in the end - couldn't do my job on Linux ...too many software limitations
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simple answer ... linux ...
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I guess it matters how you measure the two. LINUX is a great operating system in many respects. It is more secure and gives you full control of what is installed, every process that runs, and every setting for your system. However, for most users, that level of control is unnecessary. Despite some wonderful advances in LINUX GUI options (Gnome etc.), Windows still has the more usable interface, and is easier to use for the average user.\n\nPersonally, I like OS X, which combines many of the best features of both LINUX and Windows. Actually, Windows has taken many of its features from Mac OS and OS X. Even the new Windows Vista incorporates many "new" features I have been using for a year now.
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Windows XP, or Windows Media Center (Basically XP with some added features)
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WINDOWS ME!!!\n\n\n(Just Kidding)\n\nOf course XP.
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For a small buisness server you can opt for windows server 2003 or you can get red hat linux .
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I don't want to ramble on.... lets just say that Ubuntu is the coolest thing since sliced cheese.\n\nI run a design/computer firm so I am sorta stuck with windows until Codeweavers gets Crossover Office running photoshop cs2 on linux.(You will learn about running windows applications on linux shortly)\n\nHowever, NO MORE SUCKING ON THE TEET THAT IS MICROSOFT for us. I use ubuntu for everything else. \n\nIt took me approximately 10 hours to sort out what I was doing to port my entire office over(except for color management and printing stuff).  Two Ubuntu builds later, I am making insane money porting peoples offices from windows to linux.\n\nYou will have absolutely no problems intalling ubuntu or using it and you will never turn back...\n\nNo more hard locks, no more blue screens, no more poop...\n\nEdit: As a matter of fact we will provide instruction if you get stuck and will help you for free!\n\n\nhope that helps, freedom is just around the corner!
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ive tried ubuntu,and xandros,and a live cdversion called linux xp.i liked ubuntu the most of the ones ive tried.it picks up all my hardware without any problems,and if something happened to my win xp i would go back to ubuntu instead of paying microsoft.however,,,seems like ya need to be a programmer almost to get everything ya want out of it.i never could get yahoo messenger to work on it,and there is a weather program that i use that i couldnt get to work either.if my xp fails though,ill be back on ubantu.
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you "will" get divided opinions, on this one, personally, I`ll stay with xp for now.\ngood luck with this question.