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Windows viruses do not affect the Ubuntu system .
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When you download ubuntu Linux will your original os stay on another user?
Ubuntu generally creates a different partition on your hard drive, formatted with the EXT4 filesystem. Therefore, without special software, you cannot access your files on Ubuntu from Windows. However, you can access your Windows files from Ubuntu without any trouble. When Ubuntu is installed, you get to choose whether to boot into Ubuntu or Windows when the computer turns on. That means that you cannot be actively logged into both Windows and Ubuntu on the same computer. However, you can install Ubuntu on a virtual machine, making the computer run Ubuntu inside an emulator in Windows. This makes it possible to run Ubuntu while you are logged into Windows. I do not recommend it, though. Ubuntu users and Windows users are in different operating systems, so you cannot just switch between them like you can in Windows accounts.
How do you create a new user on ubuntu?
system -> admin -> users and groups. Or, since this question is in the "Windows XP" category, are you asking how to create a new user on Ubuntu from within Windows XP?
What is an example of a Windows and a Linux operating system?
MicroSoft Windows - Windows 8 : Linux - Ubuntu 14.04 are two examples. Note: Linux is the name of the kernel, while Ubuntu is a distribution (distro) and is one of many Operating Systems available to Linux users for free.
Can the OS provide features and capabilities that aid users in connecting to a computer network?
The barebones kernel probably does not, but the whole OS (like Windows or Ubuntu) does.
What kind of threats can affect the database system?
hackers, viruses, users who don't know what they are doing
Why does my Java server crash on Ubuntu Linux when it didn't on Windows XP?
You may not have configured it correctly, or their may be a bug in the version Ubuntu has in their repositories. Servers also usually need to be started as root (most users in Windows already have full admin rights, so the problem never came up).
Which is a more user friendly OS Windows or Ubuntu?
In my opinion, Ubuntu is more user friendly than Windows. Other open source users may consider their chosen OS as being the best: Linux Mint, Puppy, Kubuntu, and so on - the list of distributions (distros) on offer is very long.
Which ubuntu forums are the most informative?
The ubuntu forums is a Linux based forum that is open to users and professional users alike. The forum was designed as a community to help each other with problems. Answers to issues are resolved from other people. There is a large amount of information given on the forums, but it is always best to check the information to ensure there are no errors.
How many users are there on ubuntu forums?
Ubuntu forums have gotten very popular lately. The users are usually in the thousands. The latest one I saw had 23,000 on it and that one wasn't that popular.
What is the difference between windows and ubuntu?
Windows costs money, but Ubuntu is Linux-based and free. Ubuntu is one of many distributions, or versions, of Linux. Personally, I like Linux better than Windows but Windows programs can't run natively on Linux (and vice versa) so many Linux users still use windows because they need to run certain programs. Compatibility/"emulation" (in quotes because it isn't true emulation) is available in the form of the Linux program WINE (stands for WINE Is Not an Emulator). Linux, in general, is not intended for those who are not experienced with computers, and the sterotypical Linux users are computer programmers. However, several more recent distributions have broken this mold, including Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a very user-friendly distribution, and an excellent place for someone curious about starting with Linux to start. Personally, I prefer the distribution openSuSe, but it requires a slightly higher experience level with Linux to use effectively.
Is ubuntu better than mac os x?
It is the users opinion! That is what Ubuntu stands for, too. The user has a choice, and Ubuntu wants to be that choice. I like Ubuntu more than OSX and I think it looks a lot more professional.
What are the benefits of using the Ubuntu OS compared to Windows?
There are many benefits of Ubuntu or other Linux operating systems, but some of the main ones are listed here:It's FreeExcluding Red Hat, most Linux distributions are open-source and are free to use and distribute. In addition, Ubuntu has a variety of free software alternatives to paid software; e.g. LibreOffice ($0) instead of Microsoft Office ($120 or more).It's FastUbuntu requires much less from your system compared to Windows, allowing even old computers running Linux to be as fast as new ones running Windows. Already have a fast computer? Even better.It's SafeLinux distributions, while still susceptible, are much more secure from viruses and malware than Windows, partially because there are much less viruses made for Ubuntu than there are for Windows, and also because of requiring the administrator to enter the root password before allowing anything that can potentially cause harm to the computer to run. Also, the security prevents inexperienced users from destabilizing crucial parts of the system.It's CoolThere are many neat features that Ubuntu has that Windows still lack, one of them being the Virtual Desktops feature. This allows you to have the equivalent of four separate monitors running in on, which means no more cluttered windows all over the desktop. Compiz also allow you to add cool effects to the desktop.It's EasyDespite common assumptions, using Ubuntu can be just as easy as using Windows. Right up from the installation process, a user-friendly window guides you through the steps of setting up your computer. Installing software is made easier, too by packages and the Ubuntu Software Center. This allows you to to download and install the software and all the stuff it needs to run in one click, instead of trying to hunt down a specific pre-required software on the Internet.
