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The 4 best Desktops for Linux, then Let's Install one together
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Alternative to MAC & MicrosoftAlternative to MAC & Microsoft
. First, I’m a big believe in What Works. I use Linux on my desktop not because I find its free and open-source software foundation is morally superior to the proprietary competition from Apple and Microsoft. I use it because it works better for me.
When it comes to technology, I’m a realist, not an idealist...... Cliff Johnson, PE, CSE
I used to love SUSE It was my
first Linux desktop OS. I
wish I could say I love SUSE 11.4, but I
can’t. It’s just feels a little too… klutzy. That said, it
makes a excellent
internet server
I like it, because if the Linux
desktop has any chance of
pushing Linux over the 1% mark of total
desktop use, it will be because
of Ubuntu in general and
Unity specifically. I think it has a good chance of
doing it.
its interface is easy to use. It is also built on Ubuntu. This means that it gets support for the most popular open-source programs, such as Firefox and Libre Office, as soon as they’re available. It also includes codecs for DVDs
MEPIS is bedrock stable. The only reason I don’t
rate it higher is that it’s a one-
man shop.. That means it’s fine for experienced Linux users who can handle their
own support. But, if you’re
new to Linux, or just not sure of
yourself, I cannot
recommend MEPIS
Why in the first place
1. Easier to learn and use for most people because it is Menu driven with ICON shortcuts.
2. Installs with just (1) CD for all major applications and hardware drivers. ( no antivirus software required)
3. It Will run well on older computers, and is faster than most new popular OS (Operating Systems)
4. There is an equivalent to most Microsoft applications.
5. New Applications are located via the internet and downloaded and installed with a click of the mouse and authenticated with your password.
6.Of course it is free; (Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'.)
Let's Get
1. Download Ubuntu 11.4 fromhttp://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download2. Since it is a Mirror File it must be Burned to a CD. 3. The CD is then used to boot the computer you plan to install Ubuntu on.4. It will boot to a menu that will allow you to install it, try it (run from the CD) or check the disk or memory of the computer.5. I suggest you try it first and if it works well you can test the sound, networking and video. If all works well, then click the Icon on the desktop to install it side by side the other OS that you have installed on the Computer.