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Why should I install Linux? 07-10-2018, 08:20 PM
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Interested in other operating systems but don't know I'd do with linux or other OSs. (Currently use windows 10)
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RE: Why should I install Linux? 07-10-2018, 09:05 PM
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Yeah maybe start using linux as a virtual machine, then when you feel comfortable with it you could move to dual boot or replacing windows 10.
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RE: Why should I install Linux? 07-10-2018, 10:58 PM
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If you hate paying for an antivirus, love open source software, believe in privacy, want full control over your computer system, and want a better operating system for your daily tasks, you will love Linux. Linux can be very hard to switch over to at first, as it certainly isn't too similar to Windows in every single aspect. However, once you get used to it, you will love it, and would have wished that you switched to it earlier in life.
The only downside to Linux is the fact that it might not support all hardware, and certainly does not support all Windows software that you know and love (especially video games). You can use a tool known as "Wine," or something else, to run Windows software on Linux, but this is not recommended as there is the potential for malware, alongside other things. However, if "Wine" works for you to run your Windows software, you may have problems with your hardware being supported, especially your graphics card. Many drivers for Linux are nowhere near as good as proprietary Windows drivers, and therefore, video games may run less efficiently on Linux (although this is not always the case).
Linux is a great number of times better in today's world, and Linux will usually support all of your hardware, anyway. There is just always the small chance that your hardware may not be supported, but when it is supported, there may only be trashy drivers available for it.
To shorten it up, Windows is better for video games, and Linux is better for everything else. Of course, however, that is just my opinion.
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RE: Why should I install Linux? 07-12-2018, 11:34 AM
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I'm going to suggest @"Ender" and @"phyrrus9" to comment on this.
They're both very proficient with Linux and will certainly be of help.
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RE: Why should I install Linux? 07-12-2018, 02:52 PM
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I personally use linux due to the functions it provides for development. Windows doesn't have that but, it depends on the aspect of it all.
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