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If I wanted to run Linux instead of Windows on a x86 platform what are the pros/cons?
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<blockquote data-quote="voided3" data-source="post: 405314" data-attributes="member: 29663"><p>As per point number one, that is a good point, it isn't one unified OS; Linux is a kernel from which a distro is built from. I suppose having that many options is a double-edged sword being that on one hand your computer can be whatever you want to make it, but the over abundance of options can be intimidating and/or confusing to first time users, but that's what some of the different distros aim to fix by having everything packaged in a simple manner without diluting what one can do with their system. It is something to read up about to find what is good for you. For me, it just so happened to be Ubuntu, but there are many very well packaged distros available.</p><p></p><p>About the names, yeah they can be a bit nebulous in the case of some distros. I suppose by making them a little more unique/awkward they are easier to remember than a version number for most people, though. Often times they give some sort of explanation on their home page behind the reason for using the name. I personally wouldn't use an operating system's name as an indication of it capabilities though; I use puppy linux and I thought the name was corny, but despite that I gave it a shot and it is a good and easy to use system, albeit somewhat basic. Often times when looking for a different distro, I search based upon what its system requirements are and what it is designed to be capable of off of the bat. There are distros like DeLi Linux and DSL that are meant for very old hardware and therefore have a very simple GUI and program assortment, and there are others like Ubuntu Studio that are meant for higher powered machines to do graphics and audio work. But yeah, lots of options and weird names nonetheless. :-D</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="voided3, post: 405314, member: 29663"] As per point number one, that is a good point, it isn't one unified OS; Linux is a kernel from which a distro is built from. I suppose having that many options is a double-edged sword being that on one hand your computer can be whatever you want to make it, but the over abundance of options can be intimidating and/or confusing to first time users, but that's what some of the different distros aim to fix by having everything packaged in a simple manner without diluting what one can do with their system. It is something to read up about to find what is good for you. For me, it just so happened to be Ubuntu, but there are many very well packaged distros available. About the names, yeah they can be a bit nebulous in the case of some distros. I suppose by making them a little more unique/awkward they are easier to remember than a version number for most people, though. Often times they give some sort of explanation on their home page behind the reason for using the name. I personally wouldn't use an operating system's name as an indication of it capabilities though; I use puppy linux and I thought the name was corny, but despite that I gave it a shot and it is a good and easy to use system, albeit somewhat basic. Often times when looking for a different distro, I search based upon what its system requirements are and what it is designed to be capable of off of the bat. There are distros like DeLi Linux and DSL that are meant for very old hardware and therefore have a very simple GUI and program assortment, and there are others like Ubuntu Studio that are meant for higher powered machines to do graphics and audio work. But yeah, lots of options and weird names nonetheless. :-D [/QUOTE]
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