Esther Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I was advised to start using the Linux operating system rather than my current Windows and I would like to find out more about how it works. Are there any other Linux system users here? What is the best way to learn about this system and implement it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 There are a lot of different "flavors" of Unix available (I'm assuming you are talking for PC use - not corporate/server).....the only one I am familiar with is Ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com) Check out their website and you can learn about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks for the reply. I've heard a thing or two about Ubuntu. I guess it's one of the more popular distros. I will certainly make a point of checking it out and see if it might improve my laptop experience for work and online gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 You may want to check out Linux Mint as well as Ubuntu. Since you mentioned it, you should be aware that gaming is not one of Linux's strong points. Lots of opinions out there regarding distros - here's a recent piece among many others: http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/best-linux-distro-five-we-recommend-1090058 One of the good things about Linux is that many distros can be run from a bootable CD or flash drive, so it's really easy to try them out without having to perform an OS install on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I am actually in the middle of a training program so that I can learn how to use Linux. I was very happy to hear that I didn't have to choose one over the other and I can actually use both Linux and Windows OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If you really want to learn it (and are worried about messing something up), you can buy a Raspberry Pi 3 and practice loading and configuring it. For $40 you'll have a tiny Linux computer that can do a lot of cool things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vishen Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Wow I didn't know about that. I'm making the transition into Linux too. I'm finding it extremely difficult to grasp some of the basic terminology but I'm sure I'll get it in good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiie Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 That raspberry PI3 gismo seems like something that might help me out a lot. I'm also trying to learn more about Linux and how to make the transition from Windows to Linux operating system. Thanks for sharing that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 8 hours ago, Cookiie said: That raspberry PI3 gismo seems like something that might help me out a lot. I'm also trying to learn more about Linux and how to make the transition from Windows to Linux operating system. Thanks for sharing that info. The Pi requires you to assemble it as well... so it's not a "ready to go" computer. You'll screw the motherboard into a tiny case, put the SD card in, and load the OS. It's a fun little project just know what you're buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm a totally tech-challenged noob to Linux and when you start getting all techy like that then you lose me. I know I'll learn all the technical jargon soon enough, but it's very frustrating in the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Stan Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 10/23/2016 at 10:22 AM, HoustonMidtown said: There are a lot of different "flavors" of Unix available (I'm assuming you are talking for PC use - not corporate/server).....the only one I am familiar with is Ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com) Check out their website and you can learn about it. Unix is not Linux. Borrowed concepts but entirely it's own thing. Example: Linux cannot lock the doors on the Raptors. On 11/1/2016 at 8:40 PM, Esther said: I'm a totally tech-challenged noob to Linux and when you start getting all techy like that then you lose me. I know I'll learn all the technical jargon soon enough, but it's very frustrating in the beginning. Try Linux Mint. It's by far the most Windows-like Linux currently (as far as it's desktop graphic/user interface). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thank you so much for the suggestion. That is exactly what I need to make the transition from Windows to Linux smoother and easier for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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