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You can run Windows in a "Virtual Machine" as long as you have paid the $300 for the Microsoft product license and have installable media. To get started with virtualization, see : virtualbox
Virtualization is free, but Windows ain't.
You can also run VMs of real operating systems, like other flavors of Linux. Have Mint but want to know what Ubuntu Meerkat looks like? Someone told you to play with CentOS? You can run them in a VM to try them out without having to hose your Mint install.
If you want to run Windows programs without virtualization, they may (or may not, depending) run under Wine: winehq
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Where you can find a Linux Distribution?
Linux is not an operating system by itself. Just like you cannot install Windows you have to install Windows XP or Windows Vista. You can use the website in related links to find a list of active Linux Distributions. If I could recommend one I would recommend Linux Mint because it is easy to use.
How do you install Linux Mint 14.1 MATA?
Download the ISO images from Linux Mint's website, and burn it to a DVD or a flash drive and boot from it. Once it boots in a live session, on the desktop there is a icon named "Install Linux Mint" and click on it. Then follow the instructions and you'll be on your way to install Linux Mint.
Can you install linux on a computer that has another operating system installed?
Yes, you can. It is known as dual booting. Install Windows first, then any Linux distribution of choice - Ubuntu, Mint, Puppy, and so on) second. When installing the Linux OS, you will be offered either to wipe completely and use the whole hard-drive, install Linux alongside Windows (or the OS already installed), or Custom Install. To dual-boot, choose install alongside...
Can you install Linux Mint on a Dell?
Yes.
What are the example of operating system?
Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, the list is huge!
What are the functions of a Linux?
Linux is a name for an operating system that was created by Linus Torvalds. It is an operating system in the since that you can run it like you would run Windows on a computer, but it is free. Linux is not an operating system in itself. Just like Windows is not an operating system in itself with Linux you have different distributions such as Linux Mint (which you should try) Just like you have Windows XP and Windows Vista Linux has different distributions. To a moderator of this site can you please move the question to the technology section. Thank You
How can you install Linux mint 12?
from cd, dvd, or thumbdrive
How do I set up file sharing between windows 7 and Linux mint 16?
You can set up file sharing between windows 7 and Linux mint 16 by simply installing the Ext2 Installable File System on windows which allow windows to read and write into the Linux file system.
How do you install webcam drivers on Linux Mint?
You don't. All webcams that Linux Mint is capable of supporting have drivers installed by default. They are included in the kernel.
What is the best Linux desktop based operating system to install on AMD athalon laptop?
As it is free to download and install any Linux based operating system, it is possible to try a variety - Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Puppy, and so on - before making a final choice. If Windows is already the laptop's operating system, use the Linux CDs as a 'Live CD', which allows you to try the new OS without making changes to the hard-drive (work is done in RAM only). Once a choice has been made, either install the Linux OS alongside Windows - dual-booting, or allow Linux to wipe the hard-drive and install Linux only. Another method is to use WUBI (use Google for details) to install Ubuntu as a file on a Windows machine.
Did Linux plays a major role in software field?
Linux, linux mint is a pretty popular but not as windows but it better than window. It has more features, more security, it is an anti virus system no virus has been invented or has or will for linux mint and linux
List all major PC operating system?
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows server 2003 Windows server 2008 Mac OS X Ubuntu Linux Mint Debian OpenSuSe Fedora FreeBSD This is not complete list, but few other operating systems are used by anyone else than hobbyists.
