Why should i switch to linux / Ubuntu ?

[xxPrincexx]

hi guys...

i have a question...
i have windows XP on my laptop...
and now i just want to know, wats the big difference between ubuntu & XP ?
will all the programs like yahoo, msn, skype, photoshop, visual studio etc work on ubuntu ?

basically will i be able to run everything that i run on XP on ubuntu ?
or is it that that people use Linux rather than XP just to look cool 'n different from others who uses XP ?

thank u

[jan1024188]

I ve seen somewhere where was written. MS and Linux are like car and motorbike.

You can run many applications on windows and many of them on Linux. I personaly prefer Linux.
I think we cannot compare windows and Linux specialy you cant ask what will work.
I use gaim for yahoo and msn, affcourse skype works, but Im not sure about photoshop (I never used it)...

You can have dual boot If you want...

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

Take a look at the link in my signature for lots of information about Linux vs Windows and other things new Linux users often ask about.

oz

[FewClues]

hi guys...

i have a question...
i have windows XP on my laptop...
and now i just want to know, wats the big difference between ubuntu & XP ?
will all the programs like yahoo, msn, skype, photoshop, visual studio etc work on ubuntu ?

basically will i be able to run everything that i run on XP on ubuntu ?
or is it that that people use Linux rather than XP just to look cool 'n different from others who uses XP ?

thank u

In a word NO! If you drive a tricycle that you have equipped with foot peddles and handlebar grips and mud flaps, none of that will work on your 12 speed racer. However you won't miss them because you will be able to do so much more with the 12 speed.

You will not be able to run Photoshop, but can run GIMP which is the open source photo manipulation program. You will be able to run all the instant messengers and use the same login. You will be able to run Skype plus several other VoIP programs.

But you will have to get used to no virus - no trojans - no malware and best of all no crashes or hangs.

You CAN dual boot your system and keep XP as a pacifier until you feel comfortable with Ubuntu. You can also run UBUNTU from a Live CD and not install it at all. I have Ubuntu running from a USB thumb drive - try that with XP.

FewClues

[xxPrincexx]

i have 512 RAM....

i dont think i should multi-boot XP & Ubuntu... rite?

[devils casper]

i have 512 RAM....

i dont think i should multi-boot XP & Ubuntu... rite?

wrong. i also have 512 MB RAM and my machine has Windows XP + 6 Linux distros.
512MB RAM is enough for any major distro including Ubuntu.






Casper

[xxPrincexx]

alrite ...
u guys have convinced me to install Ubuntu....

now m gonna multi-boot xp & ubuntu ...
question: if i multi-boot it and after a while if i dont like ubuntu and wants to delete the whole ubuntu thing....i can rite?

and i have 2 partition C:\ = 20 GB D:\ =40 GB...

i have XP on C:\ now should i install ubuntu on C:\ or should i use D:\ (i use D:\ for data storage)

[Thrillhouse]

question: if i multi-boot it and after a while if i dont like ubuntu and wants to delete the whole ubuntu thing....i can rite?

Absolutely

and i have 2 partition C:\ = 20 GB D:\ =40 GB...

i have XP on C:\ now should i install ubuntu on C:\ or should i use D:\ (i use D:\ for data storage)

You'll want to create some free space for your Ubuntu install. If you boot from the LiveCD you can use GParted to resize your current partitions if you don't have any room for Ubuntu right now and then during the install process, tell it to install Ubuntu to free space. It will automatically set up a dual boot system for you.

[xxPrincexx]

so u mean that i should create a free space (unpartitioned space) from my D:\ rite and than ask ubuntu to install itself there (in free space) rite ?

and can i use partition magic to create a free space ?

and where can i get the CD of ubuntu? and wat do u mean by LIVE CD of ubuntu ?

sorry ...m bugging u guys a lot but i want to learn.

[devils casper]

if i multi-boot it and after a while if i dont like ubuntu and wants to delete the whole ubuntu thing....i can rite?

yes. anytime.

i have XP on C:\ now should i install ubuntu on C:\ or should i use D:\ (i use D:\ for data storage)

you have to create a free space for Ubuntu. boot up from Ubuntu LiveCD and open GParted. its in Menu. resize D: drive ( its last partition ) to 10GB and leave rest space as it is. Click in Install Icon on Desktop. this will start Ubuntu Installation. in Partition Section, select 'Unpartitioned/free Space' for install. dont forget this step else Ubuntu will ERASE Windows XP.
i would suggest you to Backup your DATA defore Ubuntu Installation.

and where can i get the CD of ubuntu?

download it from here.

wat do u mean by LIVE CD of ubuntu ?

check here !





Casper