Installing Linux – 5 Things to consider first

Is Linux the right way?

Well, it’s a question that no simple answer. Some people say, especially hardcore gurus: “Yeah, sure!” But believe it or not there are people who still like Windows.

When it comes to choose between installing Linux instead of Windows (or another operating system), you must keep in mind several things. Here is a list of five essential things you must consider before choosing.

1st Is this going to be used as a desktop or server system? – Integrate Linux is mainly used in the world as Web servers and FTP servers. There are several types of servers running Linux, such as DHCP (BOOTP on Linux), directory services (LDAP) and can do much more.

2nd What software will run on this computer? – There are many applications that have not yet been written for Linux. Check with your software manufacturer before you see Linux, whether to install a version of their software that worked.

3rd Going to play? – As with other software, there are many games that are not just ported to Linux. If you are really into a game and it does not exist in Linux, you might consider stay with Windows.

4th What is your level of computer literacy? – Since Linux is completely different from Windows you will probably learn everything from scratch. Things like the installation of the software starts, and delete files are completely different. If you are not ready some time to have to learn a new operating system, you can stay away.

5th What is the price? – Well, with Linux, there are two price categories, free and not free. The basic idea behind Linux is “open source” concept. This means that the code of the operating system free to use, distribute and modify according to your desires. It is because most Linux distributions are free. This also means that companies package and sell under their own names. Normally, if you want to go with Linux, you should stay with the free version.

have the examination of these five questions, you should be a good idea or not to install Linux on your computer. The biggest advantage of Linux is that it is out there tons of free music. In recent years Linux has grown in general quite good and there are lots of resources on the Internet where you can find information, explanations and tutorials to do something on the margins with him.

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