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RedDawnPost User ID: 15731848 United States 04/01/2013 05:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Last Edited by RedDawnPost on 04/01/2013 05:35 PM "To harm another, is to harm ones self." ~Socrates "Love your brother like your soul, guard him like the pupil of your eye." Alternative News: [link to www.reddawnpost.com] |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 05:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
Liquid_Pestilence User ID: 26997671 United States 04/01/2013 05:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I dont get this? why does everyone think its hard to use? I just tried out linux for the first time a few months ago to extend the life of my 10 year old desktop. sill running a 3200+ single core, 2 gigs of ram, with two screens and linux has brought it back from the dead.. I dont know shit about the terminal or any fancy computer languages and it installed perfect the first time. It comes with all the programs you need already Its fucking free !!!!! I havent had a crash or had to change any settings. Linux is awesome, Try it on a usb drive if your scared.. I am just pissed I didn't switch over years ago.. "Fear paints pictures of ghosts and hangs them in the gallery of ignorance." Robert Green Ingersoll |
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RedDawnPost User ID: 15731848 United States 04/01/2013 06:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. "To harm another, is to harm ones self." ~Socrates "Love your brother like your soul, guard him like the pupil of your eye." Alternative News: [link to www.reddawnpost.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 36452782 United States 04/01/2013 06:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. That's a hard question to answer, and a lot of it has to do with what you are using your system for. Almost any windows software could be run in Linux, but if your daily routine requires regular use of such programs, it would probably be easier to stay put. If you are mainly browsing the web and doing standard office-type stuff, you could very easily switch without much hassle. Best thing to do is to download and try a live CD from one of the big distros and see how you like it. It runs a little slow since it's not really installed, but it would give you a chance to play around without risking your current setup. |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. try something from here [link to www.ubuntu.com] need fast system - try xubuntu (great for older machines) you can install it next to windows (you will later choose OS at the startup) just create a partition - 10-25GB is enough (entire system is about 5,5GB) and try it or better install system on a usb stick and try live without installing (just enable usb startup in bios and start from the usb) you can always install it later visit the page and there are instructions - its easy the whole install process takes 10m if you have both windows and linux you will have the option at each start to choose what system you want Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
Liquid_Pestilence User ID: 26997671 United States 04/01/2013 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. I think you need to know more about computers if your on windows then linux I am no expert computer wiz, I build houses for a living. After installing windows a few hundred times throughout the years and dealing with days of uploading patches and drivers and every program you need to Photoshop and burn disc's, play music, and everything else that requires password keys, etc .. I say fuck windows.. Linux is up and running in 30 min from a fresh install. Unless you use certain programs for work linux comes with everything you need already installed and everything else you need is free for the basic user. I will never go back, there is no need, linux is everything i ever wanted in a OS. goto the linuxmint website and download the mint 14 mate file and install it on a usb stick.. you can boot it off your memory stick and try it out. just remove the stick and you get your windows back just the way it was .. There is no harm in trying it, I am sure happy i did.. And its FREE !!! "Fear paints pictures of ghosts and hangs them in the gallery of ignorance." Robert Green Ingersoll |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. try something from here [link to www.ubuntu.com] need fast system - try xubuntu (great for older machines) you can install it next to windows (you will later choose OS at the startup) just create a partition - 10-25GB is enough (entire system is about 5,5GB) and try it or better install system on a usb stick and try live without installing (just enable usb startup in bios and start from the usb) you can always install it later visit the page and there are instructions - its easy the whole install process takes 10m if you have both windows and linux you will have the option at each start to choose what system you want i prefer this version [link to xubuntu.org] its great for older pc Last Edited by Lupus on 04/01/2013 06:21 PM Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
RedDawnPost User ID: 15731848 United States 04/01/2013 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should you do this, switch OS if you don't know that much about this stuff? What would be recommended reading before doing such a thing if so? Thanks. Quoting: RedDawnPost can you elaborate? i dont quite understand - maybe my lang limitations... Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. try something from here [link to www.ubuntu.com] need fast system - try xubuntu (great for older machines) you can install it next to windows (you will later choose OS at the startup) just create a partition - 10-25GB is enough (entire system is about 5,5GB) and try it or better install system on a usb stick and try live without installing (just enable usb startup in bios and start from the usb) you can always install it later visit the page and there are instructions - its easy the whole install process takes 10m if you have both windows and linux you will have the option at each start to choose what system you want OK. Cool. Thanks for the info. "To harm another, is to harm ones self." ~Socrates "Love your brother like your soul, guard him like the pupil of your eye." Alternative News: [link to www.reddawnpost.com] |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Should one switch to Linux if you don't know much about computers? I know a little, but not as much as people here who are commenting. If I should know more what would be recommended reading to get up to speed before switching to Linux? Thanks. try something from here [link to www.ubuntu.com] need fast system - try xubuntu (great for older machines) you can install it next to windows (you will later choose OS at the startup) just create a partition - 10-25GB is enough (entire system is about 5,5GB) and try it or better install system on a usb stick and try live without installing (just enable usb startup in bios and start from the usb) you can always install it later visit the page and there are instructions - its easy the whole install process takes 10m if you have both windows and linux you will have the option at each start to choose what system you want OK. Cool. Thanks for the info. if you will experience any problem you can always pm me Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
reaperz73 User ID: 36600353 United States 04/01/2013 06:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Glad to see so many GLPers are loving Linux. I have been using it since '95. Loved it then and love it still. Windows is ok, Win 8 kinda sucks balls. I like Mac too. They still rule in the graphic editing department. Gimp is growing and maybe they will catch up soon. Sure Windows is great for games. But so is a XBOX. Oh wait that is windows. :) But for security and no hassle, Linux in all flavors rules. Years ago it was a pain to setup and get all of the hardware working but know a monkey can do it. I prefer Debian , but my system is a mix match of what ever I need from diffrent distros. Rock on Linux! Again if you want to just play games get a game console, XbOX Playstation what have ya. for alternative software list go here [link to www.linuxalt.com] |
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Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey I don't know if this has been mentioned OP but you can change your desktop environment to whatever by installing from the terminal, Mint also comes with a KDE version... I'm running KDE 4.10.1 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 9 months in and I will NEVER return to Windows, NEVER!!! it works for most distros ubuntu base comes with unity you can have kubuntu xubuntu lubuntu but also every of em can be not only as a stand alone but also as additional desktop system you can switch to gnome 2, 3, kde, lxde, xfce, unity etc at will on login Last Edited by Lupus on 04/01/2013 06:43 PM Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
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reaperz73 User ID: 36600353 United States 04/01/2013 06:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Quoting: reaperz73 Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] hehehe +1 tried gnome kde xfce cinnamon blackbox clementine enlightment fluxbox and a few more... too many to try em all Last Edited by Lupus on 04/01/2013 06:47 PM Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
reaperz73 User ID: 36600353 United States 04/01/2013 06:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Quoting: reaperz73 Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] sorry was an old list but you get the idea. Limitless! |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Quoting: reaperz73 Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] hehehe +1 tried gnome kde xfce cinnamon blackbox clementine enlightment fluxbox and a few more... too many to try em all the best part is... you can have more at once and switch whenever you like Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
Liquid_Pestilence User ID: 26997671 United States 04/01/2013 06:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey I don't know if this has been mentioned OP but you can change your desktop environment to whatever by installing from the terminal, Mint also comes with a KDE version... I'm running KDE 4.10.1 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 9 months in and I will NEVER return to Windows, NEVER!!! it works for most distros ubuntu base comes with unity you can have kubuntu xubuntu lubuntu but also every of em can be not only as a stand alone but also as additional desktop system you can switch to gnome 2, 3, kde, lxde, xfce, unity etc at will on login How do you do that? Do you just have to install the other programs? I have tried mate, cinnamon, and xfce but installed them from scratch. I didn't know you could dual boot more then one.. Just another reason why linux is awesome.. "Fear paints pictures of ghosts and hangs them in the gallery of ignorance." Robert Green Ingersoll |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Quoting: reaperz73 Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] sorry was an old list but you get the idea. Limitless! the headache... [link to distrowatch.com] Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
reaperz73 User ID: 36600353 United States 04/01/2013 06:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you don't like the way linux looks. Quoting: reaperz73 Go here and pick on . Make it look like what ever you want. That's whats cool about it . Make it you own. [link to www.gilesorr.com] hehehe +1 tried gnome kde xfce cinnamon blackbox clementine enlightment fluxbox and a few more... too many to try em all the best part is... you can have more at once and switch whenever you like Yeap and plus they all have themes :) Or make your own. |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey I don't know if this has been mentioned OP but you can change your desktop environment to whatever by installing from the terminal, Mint also comes with a KDE version... I'm running KDE 4.10.1 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 9 months in and I will NEVER return to Windows, NEVER!!! it works for most distros ubuntu base comes with unity you can have kubuntu xubuntu lubuntu but also every of em can be not only as a stand alone but also as additional desktop system you can switch to gnome 2, 3, kde, lxde, xfce, unity etc at will on login How do you do that? Do you just have to install the other programs? I have tried mate, cinnamon, and xfce but installed them from scratch. I didn't know you could dual boot more then one.. Just another reason why linux is awesome.. [link to ubuntuforums.org] Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 36390860 United Kingdom 04/01/2013 06:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey I don't know if this has been mentioned OP but you can change your desktop environment to whatever by installing from the terminal, Mint also comes with a KDE version... I'm running KDE 4.10.1 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 9 months in and I will NEVER return to Windows, NEVER!!! it works for most distros ubuntu base comes with unity you can have kubuntu xubuntu lubuntu but also every of em can be not only as a stand alone but also as additional desktop system you can switch to gnome 2, 3, kde, lxde, xfce, unity etc at will on login How do you do that? Do you just have to install the other programs? I have tried mate, cinnamon, and xfce but installed them from scratch. I didn't know you could dual boot more then one.. Just another reason why linux is awesome.. Like this: [link to theswitchtolinux.blogspot.co.uk] |
Lupus User ID: 3202734 Poland 04/01/2013 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey I don't know if this has been mentioned OP but you can change your desktop environment to whatever by installing from the terminal, Mint also comes with a KDE version... I'm running KDE 4.10.1 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 9 months in and I will NEVER return to Windows, NEVER!!! it works for most distros ubuntu base comes with unity you can have kubuntu xubuntu lubuntu but also every of em can be not only as a stand alone but also as additional desktop system you can switch to gnome 2, 3, kde, lxde, xfce, unity etc at will on login How do you do that? Do you just have to install the other programs? I have tried mate, cinnamon, and xfce but installed them from scratch. I didn't know you could dual boot more then one.. Just another reason why linux is awesome.. [link to ubuntuforums.org] [link to askubuntu.com] Panslavian Union Tsarstvo Polskoye - Lomza City Armchair General: "The Operational Art of War"; "Panzer Campaigns"; Paradox grand-strategy titles Linux 4ever "vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas" |
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Liquid_Pestilence User ID: 26997671 United States 04/01/2013 07:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Like this: [link to theswitchtolinux.blogspot.co.uk] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36390860 You guys are awesome, Thanks for the links, i am excited to play with all the new free toys. "Fear paints pictures of ghosts and hangs them in the gallery of ignorance." Robert Green Ingersoll |
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