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Where can I get Linux?
Question:Where can I get Linux?
Answer:Linux
comes in several different variants
also known as a distribution or distro so you must first decide on what
variant you wish to use. If you are wanting to learn Linux because
of a job requirement, see what variant of Linux the company uses and
try using that variant.
Before installing Linux, keep in mind that Linux is
not like Windows
and you will not be able to run
your Windows software
unless you have an emulator
such as Wine
that supports
the program
you wish to run. Linux does not have as much hardware
support as Windows does, which means
you may have difficulty getting drivers
for all your hardware devices,
so things like sound cards, printers,
scanners,
etc. may not work in Linux. For users
not familiar with Linux / Unix,
installing and running Linux may be more difficult. Finally, if you
already have Windows on the computer,
you will need to erase
everything to install
Linux, unless you are planning to use a CD
version of Linux such as KNOPPIX. Below are just a few of the
variants we recommend for users new to Linux.
- Debian - A great
variant and widely used variant of Linux.
- KNOPPIX - A
variant of Linux that runs from the CD. This is great for users
who may want to experiment with Linux but do not want to erase
Windows or setup a dual boot.
- Linspire - A
variant of Linux that has the look and feel of Microsoft Windows
XP or Apple Mac OS X.
- Red Hat Linux - A
popular and widely used variant of Linux
- SUSE -
Another popular variant of Linux from Novell.
- Slackware - A
great variant of Linux.
Where can I get Linux?
Almost
all variants of Linux
can be downloaded for free from the developer
or other sites dedicated to distributing Linux.
If you have a broadband
connection
and the ability to create a CD
from the ISO
you download,
we recommend you download one of the above recommended variants;
visit the developer's website,
or download the ISO from a site dedicated to distributing Linux such
as LinuxISO.org.
If you do not have a broadband connection, a CD burner, or just don't
want to create a Linux CD, you can also often purchase a low priced
copy of Linux from the developer's site. Many local retail stores or
websites will just charge you for the cost of the CD and shipping,
such as CheapBytes.
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