Linux
Well, today, I just had the idea of installing Linux, but I have many questions about it. Here are some of them:-Is it free?-Which Linux Distro should I get?-Can I have Windows XP and Linux at the same time?-Is Linux better than Windows XP?-If I get Linux, will I be able to change back to Windows?-Should I get it?-What exactly is it?Please help me. =)Windows Vista
I was extremely close to getting Windows Vista. I was at Comp USA to get me a sexy monitor, when I saw at least five computers running Windows Vista! I tried it for fifteen minutes or so, and was simply amazed. Then, right next to me was the Windows Vista Installation CD, which was only $99! I called my dad to ask if I could buy it, and he said,"No"! Meh, life isn't that easy. =PMicrosoft Office 2007
Get it.
1) Yes.
2) That's your decision. I personally recommend Gentoo.3) Yes.4) That's also your decision.5) Yes.6) Your decision.7) It's an open-source, community driven operating system designed to be secure and efficient.XD
@Arc - p'wnt - so pwnt it deserved an apostrophe!
Get Vista. Now. Force your dad to succumb to its sexyness. And allow me to reccomend Vista Ultimate. Worth every penny
YesGentooYesNot really. I only installed it on an ancient useless harddriveYesUp to youWhat Arc saidHaha, I get Premium for free. The only difference between Premium and Ultimate is that Ultimate has things like backup things and remote computer thing. I'm gonna order it when my mom gets home, it needs a credit card so it can be sent.
1) Most distros, yes
2) SimplyMEPIS, though it's your own decision3) Yes4) In my opinion, yes. You have your own one, though.5) Yes6) If you want to7) SEE: Wikipedia-Yes
-If you want speed and compactness over looks then go for Puppy Linux. You can actually install it faster than some computers take to start up. It's that fast.-Yes. If you have more than one operating system on the same HDD, BIOS will ask you at startup which one to boot.-Not an easy one to answer. I would say so.-See the answer above the one above this one.-Why not?-An open-source, community project to make just about the best damn operating system possible.1) duh
2)Ubuntu, but the download is 700mb, and that will probably make your internet connection cry.3)yes4)For stuff like web browsing, document proccessing, etc. yes, but for games, GM, and other stuff you need WINE, which is slower.5)You can uninstall it.6)No.7)It is an open-source Unix-style operating system. Go to linux.org for more info.I dunno if anyone said this or not, but those are my answers. And do you think Vista is better than XP? i don't.Vista is definitely better than Windows XP.