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CodingExperiments.Com: “Why Is It Special?” And Seven More Questions the Non-Technical Windows User Has about Linux

  • Mich · 7 months ago
    Regarding your answer to Question 6: How do I choose a distribution of Linux?

    If we really wanted to suggest a new user friendly distro, THE better answer should be Linux Mint as it comes with ALL the "evil" codecs that Ubuntu does not include by default :-D

    That's what I did .... but to be frank, I used Debian :)
  • Rishabh Mishra (possible248) · 7 months ago
    While Linux Mint might seem like a better choice on paper, there are legal issues in some nations with some of the codecs that it ships with.

    In addition, Linux Mint doesn't have the large community that Ubuntu has. This may not actually matter, considering that Linux Mint is an Ubuntu spinoff and Ubuntu tutorials and such ought to mostly work with Linux Mint. However, I still think that it would be better to stick with Mothership Ubuntu--yet hypocritically ignore Mothership Debian.
  • opensas · 7 months ago
    Another fine argument, you will be able to continue using linux without having to dump your computer every two or three years... lots of distros runs on older hardware pretty fine...
  • me · 7 months ago
    Your "Dell Ubuntu" link http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.asp... points to a non-eistent page.
  • Rishabh Mishra (possible248) · 7 months ago
    Thank you. I have fixed the error.
  • shamil · 7 months ago
    "Question 4: If I install Linux on my computer that has Windows, I’m not actually saving any money. Why do I install Linux, then?"

    Well, this individual should take the computer they bought with windows on it. Get the product key for the windows cd that came with the computer and sell the windows disc. Then format the disc and install any linux you like.

    I do this everytime and i always find a buyer.

    I save money, retards who don't think wont.
  • Rishabh Mishra (possible248) · 7 months ago
    You provide excellent advice for a newly-minted Linux enthusiast looking to make some quick money.

    However, I am unsure whether most non-technical Windows users switching to Linux would actually bother to take all those steps. Really, the optimal solution is to buy a new computer with the savings from Linux included in the price.