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I want to change to linux so I have some questios because I am ignorant with this os
1)what are the minimal hardware requierement for using linux?(processor speed,ram capaity,hd capacity ect)
2)what is the best linux version(ubuntu,debian kali,ect) for web and rtos applications
3)how can I use the double boot system,ie if there is any program that should be loaded for double booting,where can I find it on the web, and what os should be installed first the win or the linux?
4)where it is possible a spanish version of the linux os?
I would be awfuly thankfull if you may help to solve this questions
Thank you for your colaboration
JEOVANNY
When you install Linux, it will detect Windows. After installing, when you start the computer you get a screen where you can choose between Linux and Windows.
If you post the specifications of your computer, more specific suggestions might be possible. Most distros post their minimum requirements somewhere on their main websites.
Debian is extremely stable and is excellent for a server OS. CentOS, which is based on RHEL, is specifically designed as a server OS. Ubuntu is based on Debian testing; it's a nice distribution, but it releases a new version twice a year, which might not be ideal for a server, but its LTS (long-term support) releases would certainly be acceptable.
Kali is for penetration testing (often shortened to "pen-testing") and is completely unsuited for a server OS. It could likely be made to work, but doing so wouldn't be worth the effort.
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