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Hi guys, I’m a newbie. To Linux. What version would you recommend for me? I’m converting my Windoes2000 computer after a fatal virus hit the program.
IDK much about it but I heard its possible to make Linux look like windows programs, is it actually possible? |
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Hope this helps Bob |
I would recommend avast antivirus for windows. :)
If you go for Ubuntu, I would strongly recommend to go with the previous release: 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) until the worst bugs are eliminated from 8.04. I've been very surprised with PCLinuxOS. I've only spent a day using it, but I've already set up everything I needed. It's also uncompromisingly ugly by default, so you should feel right at home. :P |
Go take a look at Distrowatch. Lots of info there on various distros.
I personally recommend PCLinuxOS for newbies. |
Here's a good comparison article: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
Good tutorial: http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz As mentioned above, most Linux distros (these days come with a GUI interface (like MS-Win), but underneath they are significantly different, which is one of the reasons viruses are not much of a problem. As they are all free, work your way down the list here http://distrowatch.com/ until you find one you like. |
I recommend PCLOS too, it's simple and fast. Give it a try.
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Great post! IGF |
Welcome on board ;)
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thanks!
My comp was Windows 95 and other one is 2000(But Its motherboard is dead) What version would work best for 95.(Its a fairly old computer, that will easily boot up from floppy disk.) |
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