LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 08-24-2006, 08:53 AM   #1
linuxpwnsme
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2006
Posts: 1

Rep: Reputation: 0
I have no clue what i'm doing


Ok so i've been a windows user for the entire time i've ever used a computer i'm really good with computers and understand pretty much everything needed with windows but i've grown very bored with windows and want to try something new so i figured what the heck i've heard all this great stuff about Linux i'll try it now when I say I know nothing about Linux i mean i know nothing about Linux absolutely zero other then who created it and what its basic workings are but for how to install and what it has to offer i know nadda so pardon me if i ask a bunch of retarded questions and if there already posted could ya link me to that area

My first question is first of all what is the more user friendly and not to far indepth for now i just wanna see how it works and play around but i don't want to see basically the same thing as windows

no. 2 will all my games and programs i have still work on the linux OS because i play games alot and i need to have them work so if they won't then its a deal breaker already

no. 3 what kind of features does it have what makes it so much better then windows

anything else you guys think i should know would be of a great help to me thank you
 
Old 08-24-2006, 09:01 AM   #2
Emerson
LQ Sage
 
Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Saint Amant, Acadiana
Distribution: Gentoo ~amd64
Posts: 7,661

Rep: Reputation: Disabled
Yep, these questions are answered here bazillon times. Surf around here and you'll see. For start you do not want an user-friendly distro. You want a newbie-friendly one. Use Knoppix LiveCD to get the feeling. And read this, it's good to know what you are dealing with: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
 
Old 08-24-2006, 09:10 AM   #3
linmix
Senior Member
 
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Spain
Distribution: FC5
Posts: 1,993
Blog Entries: 1

Rep: Reputation: 46
Great resource there! I especially liked the car/motorbike comparisons.
 
Old 08-24-2006, 09:14 AM   #4
weibullguy
ReliaFree Maintainer
 
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 2,815
Blog Entries: 1

Rep: Reputation: 261Reputation: 261Reputation: 261
First follow link #2 in my signature and read what you find. I don't want you asking any retarded questions. After that, browse through this thread.
 
Old 08-24-2006, 12:44 PM   #5
Dragineez
Member
 
Registered: Oct 2005
Location: Annapolis
Distribution: Ubuntu
Posts: 278

Rep: Reputation: 41
Good Advice

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arow
First follow link #2 in my signature and read what you find. I don't want you asking any retarded questions. After that, browse through this thread.
I too am clueless - but I have learned a few things.
(1) It is nearly impossible that I'm the first person that has ever had this question or had this problem before. Seek and ye shall find the pearls of wisdom provided to those who have come before me. That gives me the info I need and disguises my ignorance.
(2) Try to learn it or solve it yourself. I'm shocked by how much I learn this way.
(3) The last thing in the world this forum needs is YAWDT (Yet Another Which Distro Thread).

I have questions on how to do things all the time. Rarely has it been necessary to post a question on this forum.
 
Old 08-24-2006, 01:44 PM   #6
louieb
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Distribution: Ubuntu 8.04
Posts: 94

Rep: Reputation: 17
Windows 95 thru XP are your basic workstation desktops. They were made for the person that just wants to use a computer for email, games, surfing the net. MS has tried to make these operating systems as idiot proof as possible.
MS also makes server operating system starting with NT thru whatever is now the latest and greatest.

Linux started out as server based operating system. Thru the years people have written desktops, games, graphical browsers, ... and posted them on the net for anybody to try, use or improve.
My answers to your questions:
1) Linux is not easier that Windows. It is more powerful and flexible. The Power and flexibility also by nature make it more complicated.

2)Freecell works just fine on Linux.

3) See answer to question 1.

Anything else: If you just want to play games stay with windows. But if your bored and want try Linux then learn to google, get a distro, oh heck just look at that link of Emerson's that great.
 
Old 08-24-2006, 02:21 PM   #7
pixellany
LQ Veteran
 
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Annapolis, MD
Distribution: Mint
Posts: 17,809

Rep: Reputation: 743Reputation: 743Reputation: 743Reputation: 743Reputation: 743Reputation: 743Reputation: 743
Quote:
Originally Posted by louieb
Windows 95 thru XP are your basic workstation desktops. They were made for the person that just wants to use a computer for email, games, surfing the net. MS has tried to make these operating systems as idiot proof as possible.
If you build something that is "idiot-proof" the world will breed new strains of idiots to find a way to screw it up. MS has done the computing public a HUGE disservice by making things that are foolproof MOST of the time. And the average user does not even know that they are being "dis-served"
Here's an irony: I find it easier to solve problems on Linux. Unfortunately, I also find more to solve.
 
Old 08-24-2006, 02:45 PM   #8
weibullguy
ReliaFree Maintainer
 
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 2,815
Blog Entries: 1

Rep: Reputation: 261Reputation: 261Reputation: 261
Quote:
Originally Posted by louieb
MS has tried to make these operating systems as idiot proof as possible.
If you make something simple enough for an idiot to use, only an idiot will want to use it. (tcort)
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
no clue marvin gardens Linux - Newbie 7 05-29-2006 07:40 PM
No clue Disasterpiece MEPIS 14 01-04-2006 08:06 PM
Don't have a clue Shuraq'eg Linux - Wireless Networking 2 08-29-2004 06:27 AM
No Clue AtariFX Linux - Newbie 9 12-05-2003 02:31 PM
I Have No Clue mr_svperstar Linux - Newbie 6 08-15-2003 11:58 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:35 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration