Is Linux the way to go?
Well thats a question that does not have a simple answer. Some people, mostly hardcore gurus, will say Yes it sure is! but believe it or not there are people who still like Windows.
When it comes to deciding between installing Linux instead of Windows (or any other operating system) you must keep various things in mind. Below is a list of the five key things you need to consider before choosing.
1. Is this going to be used as a desktop or server system? Linux has been primarily used in the mainstream server world as web and ftp servers. There are many types of servers that you can run with Linux such as DHCP (BOOTP in Linux terms), directory services (LDAP), and many more.
2. What software is going to run on this computer? There are many applications that still have not been written for Linux. Check with your software vendor before installing Linux to see if they have a version of their software that will work.
3. Are you going to be playing games? As with other software, there are lots of games that have not be ported over to Linux. If you are really into a certain game and it does not exist in a Linux...
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