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How can you Install Linux in my Windows 7 platform?
Most Linux distros will by default install themselves secondary to Windows, BUT you MUST FIRST make a separate partition on your HD for Linux to install on, for the install erases everything that is already on that partition. How to do that is found in your Windows Help. If that's a problem for you, many Linux distros can be run from a CD or DVD, without installation to the HD, so you can try them out to get the feel of them. Knoppix is one such distro. If you want something as like to Windows as possible, try Lubuntu or its parent Ubuntu. But be aware that Linux is NOT a free windows. If you are a command line junkie like myself, I recommend Slackware. If you are into designing and building your own OS based on the Linux kernel, try Arch. In short, the various Linux distros (or flavors) are all different to one another, each having their own design philosophy. Deciding which one you want will be your major problem. Google 'linux reviews'.
If you have never used Linux before and you have recently decided to make the jump only you are currently running on a vista what do you do now?
You will need a blank disk and a disk burner. There are many Linux distros you can use, but the main one for new people is ubuntu. Go to Ubuntu.com and follow the instructions there.
How does Linux make a profit?
Linux is completely free and open source. Usually people or companies generate revenues using Donations from various contributors. But companies like Red Hat linux, they make a profit by selling their support and services to their customers.
Is Linux available for free?
This is a question without a simple answer. If by "Linux", you mean the Linux kernel, then yes. The source code is available free of cost, and you are free to modify it with only a few restrictions. If you meant "a Linux distro", then maybe. Most Linux distros, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and Slackware are available free of charge as well, and with similar rights to modify and redistribute. However, a few Linux distros, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Xandros use a lot of proprietary software, and are not made available free of charge.
How do you create dual boot screen?
many linux distributions you can just download and burn to cd and then boot from cd afterwards and most of them have the dual boot option so you don't need to create one but if you'd like to make one you can use a bootloader like grub or syslinux but most linux distros already have a dual boot option.
Do linux applications have less viruses than others?
Yes, Linux applications have significantly less viruses than Windows or Mac's OS. As Linux makes up less than two percent of OS usage, it makes no sense to the creators of viruses to make a virsus for Linux.
If you are not technologically savvy can or should you use Linux?
Yes, you can use Linux even if you are not technologically savvy. Linux is used on a wide variety of consumer devices, including cellphones, PDAs, kiosks, and netbooks. You may have used Linux and not even realized it.As to whether or not you should, why not? Even for desktop distros, where the consumer has to install it themselves and make a conscious decision to use it, there is usually no need for a user to understand how a computer works. All it takes is an open mind to learn new ways of doing things, and the ability to follow simple instructions.
How do you make a munally cannation in Linux?
how to make a munally cannation in linux.
What process was first used to install software on Linux systems?
The first method (and similar to that still use by some distros like Slackware) is a simple tarball (.tar.gz file). Extracting this into your root file system would install the library or binary. Another method, if you already had a working compiler, was to compile the software yourself. The ./configure, make, make install was fairly commonplace in the early days of Linux. You can thank Debian for making life easier.
What other kind of software does Linux make?
Linux is not a company.
Installing Linux Isn’t Hard Anymore?
As any computer geek worth his weight in memory chips knows, Microsoft does not provide the only OS (operating system) usable on X86 PCs. Linux has been around in both commercial and free versions (also known as distros) since the mid 1990s, gaining ground annually, albeit very slowly. Over the years a lot of legitimate criticism has been launched against Linux distros, detailing reasons why it was so slow to catch on. Historically, one of the biggest complaints against Linux deployment has to do with installation. In the early days, Linux developers seemed unable to grasp the fact that average computer users knew as much about their operating systems as drivers do their car engines. Installing Linux on a standard PC required users to have a pretty good handle on disk partitioning, file structures, and hardware specifications. Even though Linux was touted as superior to the competition, many a potential convert never got past the early stage of installation. Linux was thus confined to computer geniuses who could make it work. Today, all that has changed. Once developers were able to conquer the hardware and driver issues that cause the bulk of OS problems, they were able to step back a bit and focus on the general usability. Just a few years ago many of the new Linux distros began implementing GUI packages to help guide the user through the installation. With the latest Linux releases of distros like Kubuntu, openSUSE, PCLinuxOS, and Fedora, developers have made installation as easy as, if not easier than, Microsoft products. Of course, there’s no such thing as a perfect operating system. Regardless of what OS the user chooses, unless it comes pre-installed on his system, he will run into at least a few problems installing it on his own. One issue that still persists is with wireless network devices. By the way, this is true for both Linux and Microsoft. But even in this area, Linux has come such a long way that wireless issues can be fixed with a little online research through the Linux community. In a nutshell, there still may be some legitimate concerns over switching to a Linux OS, but installation isn’t one of them.
What are the criteria for installing Linux operating system?
For the installation of most free/open-source desktop 'Linux' distros, you will need the following: 1: An Intel/AMD type x86-32/64bit machine with at least 512MB RAM & 10GB HDD; preferably a 'spare' one - dual-booting IS a BAD idea, although many 'Linux' operators run several 'Linux' distros on the same machine! 2: Belief in there being such a thing as a free lunch: You want something 'better' than Windows, but either cannot afford to buy or aren't prepared to buy a new Mac machine (you don't see many second-hand Macs). But, nearly ALL of the software & applications can be downloaded for 'free' from your OS's 'synaptic package manager': you WILL find that there can be such a thing as too much choice! There are DOZENS of 'Linux' distros out there. 3: A love of passwords: Generally, you need a password & permission to do anything, even if you're the system administrator or sole user. This is because 'Linux' distros are built with multiple users in mind. 4: Plenty of time on your hands: Unless you're just an end-user who just wants a PC for web-browsing, emailing, downloading, ripping, etc., you may well find yourself spending hours in 'command terminal' trying to install proprietary hardware, etc. This is where you find that 'freedom' isn't entirely free. However, most 'Linux' users are 'system-operators' rather than consumers, which is why they get 'Linux' in the first place: OK, they're hackers; & 'Linux' is perfect for hacking, because it built like Lego(tm) or Meccano(tm). 5: A love of variety or incosistency: You will ideally have a liking for changing your operating system at least once every six months, & virtually starting all over again, because you hardware no longer works with the 'updated' system. Realistically, the people who like 'Linux' also tend to like like giant DIY toyshops! "If you've not changed your 'Linux' distro in the last 12 months, it's about time you did!" (paraphrased from I can't remember which online 'Linux' website). 6: A love of forums: You will spend a LOT of time looking on forums for advice on how to resolve problems, install hardware, etc., much of which will neither make sense, nor be relevant to the particular version of the distro you're using. Many 'Linux' distros have a certain self-justifiable pride about being community-based. Be aware though, that many 'Linux' types don't care a jot whether or not you use 'Linux' - they're a bunch of quasi-anarchists, who take pride in their individuality AND the individuality of their individual machines, who nevertheless tend to be generous with their advice, even if you don't understand it - you can always learn. 7: A willingness to learn: Unless 'Linux' is your first OS ever, in which case you won't be any the wiser, you will have a LOT to learn - 'Linux' is NOT Windows or Mac, & many of the processes are quite different. If you're not just an end-user, you WILL learn some coding protocols. Until you've mastered you own 'Linux box' & tailored it to your own requirements, in which case it's time to either upgrade or change to a different 'flavour' of 'Linux', you will learn that EVERYONE else's 'Linux' distro is better than yours! If you're seriously thinking of changing to 'Linux', don't say you haven't been warned! Good luck, Archangel
