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of "Linux." I've been getting rather annoyed with Vista as of late and so I did some research on this strange beast known as Linux. I would rather like to ...
  1. 02-17-2010 #1
    SanityPig
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    I've often heard legends...

    of "Linux."

    I've been getting rather annoyed with Vista as of late and so I did some research on this strange beast known as Linux.

    I would rather like to give Linux a spin. I've heard Ubuntu is a good place to start, but I don't want to just jump in. Is there anything I should know?

    Any advice would be much appreciated.
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    Either run a wubi install. Or Just run off live cd. Or set up a dual boot with Vista and Ubuntu. Leave Vista alone tiull you get the hang of things first. That is my advice for you. Lots of good folks here that take the time out to help people migrate to Linux. In my signaure is some free literature and links you can peruse or bookmark and research a bit. Other members are gonna chime in also with encouragement also. Have fun with it.
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  3. 02-17-2010 #3
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    Welcome to the forums!

    Check the link in my signature for some information that new Linux users should know and don't hesitate to start new threads for any problems that you might run into.

    Hope you'll have lots of fun with Ubuntu...
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    My advice:-
    1. Try a couple of live CDs and see what you like.
    2. Before you install an operating system or start changing partition layout on the hard drive backup your data onto an external hard drive/usb pen drive/CDR etc.
    3. Run a dual boot for a while with Linux and Windows, you may find there are one or two applications you need to run under Windows.
    4. Don't expect Linux to be a free version of Windows - it isn't ... and don't think knowledge in Windows transfers straight across to knowledge in Linux.
    5. Have fun

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  5. 02-17-2010 #5
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    Hello SanityPig!

    Welcome to the forums!

    I hope you enjoy linux and find the distro that can serve your needs best!

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  6. 02-17-2010 #6
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    You can either install Ubuntu or Fedora (personally I would go with Ubuntu cause Fedora -at least the latest version- still has problems to be solved). A cd for instalation would do the job you want. You can also have a "virtual machine" of Ubuntu on Windows or choose the dual boot option
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    I've also heard of how helpful the Linux community is!
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    That's correct!!!
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    On a non-technical note, I recommend reading up a bit on the philosophy of free software.

    The Free Software Definition - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)

    Welcome! - Free Software Foundation

    Electronic Frontier Foundation | Defending Freedom in the Digital World
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    Quote Originally Posted by SanityPig View Post
    I've also heard of how helpful the Linux community is!
    Just don't ask us where the "Any" key is located!
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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