Q. I an VERY new to linux. I have installed Fedora 5 in text mode. I have a Linux book and am trying to slowly learn linux. So from the console, or command line, how do I run a web browser. Also how do I run the X Windows System?
A. If you installed in text mode, maybe you didn't install X. You probably have a text mode browser. Try lynx or elinks. If the startx command doesn't work, try "yum install x-window-system". By the way, Fedora 5 is old. The current version of Fedora is 9.
Benefits of running a linux Operating system?
Q. What're the benefits of running a linux system compared to Mac or Microsoft? I know it's very uncompatiable with many programs, but what're the benefits of using it?
A. It actually is compatible with many programs. What you mean is that it's uncompatible with commercial programs. But Linux can use many FREE programs not available for Windows or Mac.
Linux is easy to use. Read the Linux Mint (a popular version of Linux) User Guide: http://ftp.heanet.ie/pub/linuxmint.com/stable/5/user-guide/EN-v1.pdf
Linux can be customized. Windows and Mac can't. I could make Linux look like XP, Vista, Mac, or have a unique look.
Linux can use lots of free software. Check out the Linux Mint Software Portal (this is just some of what you can get!): http://www.linuxmint.com/software/?sec=categories&release=3
Linux is more secure, can run lots of Windows programs with a free program called Wine, and doesn't get viruses.
Linux is easy to use. Read the Linux Mint (a popular version of Linux) User Guide: http://ftp.heanet.ie/pub/linuxmint.com/stable/5/user-guide/EN-v1.pdf
Linux can be customized. Windows and Mac can't. I could make Linux look like XP, Vista, Mac, or have a unique look.
Linux can use lots of free software. Check out the Linux Mint Software Portal (this is just some of what you can get!): http://www.linuxmint.com/software/?sec=categories&release=3
Linux is more secure, can run lots of Windows programs with a free program called Wine, and doesn't get viruses.
What are the pros and cons of switching TO Linux FROM Windows?
Q. For someone who's good with computers and uses a new-ish personal desktop for several hours a day, mostly on the Internet.
By "Linux" I mean whatever version is easiest for a newcomer to it and by "Windows" I mean Windows 7.
Switching and adjusting isn't an issue, I'm mainly referring to the pros and cons of the general operating systems themselves.
Thanks in advance.
By "Linux" I mean whatever version is easiest for a newcomer to it and by "Windows" I mean Windows 7.
Switching and adjusting isn't an issue, I'm mainly referring to the pros and cons of the general operating systems themselves.
Thanks in advance.
A. Easiest Linux is Ubuntu, in my opinion. Software is made available very simply.
I tried to do what you propose, and found Linux too limited. It wasn't the OS, but all the channels I knew were to deliver Windows content. So I gave up too easily. I dual boot, and use Linux to repair whatever Windows infections I or neighbors get.
Linux is less prone to virus, at least until more people move onto it.
[EDIT:
Sorry, forgot cons...
- cannot (yet) buy software for Linux in local stores,
- cannot play your favorite Windows games without an emulator (which may require you to do a lot of tweaking),
- Linux is a console-based OS, with a windowed wrapper, so when you are tweaking, you will likely be doing this at a console,
- your office apps are usually not available, which requires retraining,
- cooperating between Windows (your clients) and Linux can be a bit taxing.
]
I tried to do what you propose, and found Linux too limited. It wasn't the OS, but all the channels I knew were to deliver Windows content. So I gave up too easily. I dual boot, and use Linux to repair whatever Windows infections I or neighbors get.
Linux is less prone to virus, at least until more people move onto it.
[EDIT:
Sorry, forgot cons...
- cannot (yet) buy software for Linux in local stores,
- cannot play your favorite Windows games without an emulator (which may require you to do a lot of tweaking),
- Linux is a console-based OS, with a windowed wrapper, so when you are tweaking, you will likely be doing this at a console,
- your office apps are usually not available, which requires retraining,
- cooperating between Windows (your clients) and Linux can be a bit taxing.
]
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