Here's a few questions I've been thinking about, since I'm considering to get Linux.
1. What makes Linux so much better than Windows? I've heard it's kind of like the difference between Android and iOS, being that you get a lot more control over the system. I've also heard that it's easier for your PC to actually run.
2. When downloading software there's obviously different download links for different software, and I rarely see a Linux download link. Can you still use the Windows installer, or do you need a specific Linux installer?
3. Do you need any form of programming knowledge to actually enjoy the experience of Linux?
4. I'm currently setting up some stuff so I can install Windows 8, I've heard that Windows 8 is easier for your PC to run, is this true? If so, is Linux still easier to run compared to Windows 8?
Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it :)
Oh I forgot to mention. I game a LOT. Will switching over to Linux affect that in any way?
You really should've put this in the megathread for questions..
But to answer your questions:
1. Well, the typical reasons are 'its free, its open source, etc' but I think [url=http://ns223506.ovh.net/rozne/86aec294b5ee0a5dccf65c00d56016f5/wallpaper-945124.jpg]this[/url] explains it better than anything else. Most Linux distributions (distros) are quite a bit lighter than Windows and often are less stressful on the machine, but it often depends on what software you use, what distro you choose, what hardware you run, etc.
2. You can generally find software in your distribution's repository, which is often expansive and includes various software. You can also sometimes find Linux installers (Deb or RPM packages, also sometimes bin files) for certain software. Windows software CAN be used using software called "Wine" (Wine Is Not an Emulator!) but compatibility is iffy at best and requires a lot of fiddling.
3. Nope.
4. Yes, more than likely. This depends on your hardware, however.
And as for gaming..Yes, there will be a serious impact on that.
Most PC games are, of course, Windows based, and even with Wine, many MANY games won't run under Linux..But it depends on what games you play, of course. Most Valve games work fine with Wine, almost 'out of the box', but games like Battlefield 3 or Tribes Ascend won't work at all...Yet.
There's also a few older games that have native Linux ports that don't need Wine, as well as most indie games...
[QUOTE=Lyoko774;36083812]You really should've put this in the megathread for questions..[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah, I'm sorry you're right. Pardon.
On another note, thanks for the info man. I definitely won't get Linux yet. Once it get's a bit more spread, or at least get some sort of compatibility for Windows applications and games, I won't get it. Too bad though, rest of the OS seems fucking awesome.
Thing is, Linux is not Windows. There will NEVER be an effective way to run Windows apps and games without using Wine.
Also, you can always dualboot.
[QUOTE=Lyoko774;36084223]Thing is, Linux is not Windows. There will NEVER be an effective way to run Windows apps and games without using Wine.
Also, you can always dualboot.[/QUOTE]
I'm well aware of that, I was talking about a more updated version of Wine.
[QUOTE=Doom;36084237]I'm well aware of that, I was talking about a more updated version of Wine.[/QUOTE]
Well, what kind of games do you usually play if you don't mind me asking? I can tell you how compatibility is for them...
[QUOTE=Doom;36084237]I'm well aware of that, I was talking about a more updated version of Wine.[/QUOTE]
Wine has been getting a lot better recently. Although, there will be issues with configuring it at the beginning, some people have managed to run games such as Skyrim on it with no problems.
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