linux? free!

forcer · March 8th, 2004

i am right in believing linux is free yeah?

so will u be able to download it off the net? where cna i get it from?

**Glaanieboy** · March 8th, 2004

Most distributions, yes.

www.linuxiso.org

**NetRyder** · March 8th, 2004

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**SPeedY_B** · March 8th, 2004

It is free. But it's not as amazing as some people make out. I've used it, and like it, however it's by no means a Windows replacement.

Aussie983 · March 8th, 2004

linux would be amazing if it could change program and driver installation and abstract the user from the kernel

pSxMoD · March 8th, 2004

I agree that most distributions of Linux are by no means a replacement for Windows on a desktop computer. I use Linux a lot, but mainly for my server. I also have Red Hat running on one of my other computers that I often use. Unless you are very experienced with Linux, it will be hard to get used to the change from Windows to Linux. Other than that, it is a great operating system.

**vern** · March 8th, 2004

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

It is free. But it's not as amazing as some people make out. I've used it, and like it, however it's by no means a Windows replacement.

All relative to what you want it to do. If you want Linux to use the latest greatest hardware to run all your games, then no it isn't a Windows replacement. That is the sole reason I still use a Windows desktop. I also experiment with Debian Sid a lot, and for many things, it is very very usable. Aside from the proprietary technology that requires Windows, Linux does everything Windows does. If I wasn't so used to my Windows apps and if I didn't play games so much, Linux would certainly become a replacement.

forcer · March 8th, 2004

what would you say is the best 2 download, its actually for education purposes i dont intend to replace windows

**SPeedY_B** · March 8th, 2004

if you want the easy start, try mandrake or readhat/fedora.

**vern** · March 8th, 2004

Originally Posted by forcer

what would you say is the best 2 download, its actually for education purposes i dont intend to replace windows

Personally, Slackware ... a lot of Linux gurus will swear their life on the command line and it's worth getting used to. Most GUI based apps in Linux are usually just front-ends for their command line counter-parts anyway.

Another distro I would suggest for educational purposes is Debian, merely because it's being used as the base for many Linux distributions out there. Apt-get for Debian is very powerful ... if not complicated. I did a net-install of Debian, and getting it to work properly was an experience.

**NetRyder** · March 8th, 2004

Originally Posted by vern

Personally, Slackware ... a lot of Linux gurus will swear their life on the command line and it's worth getting used to. Most GUI based apps in Linux are usually just front-ends for their command line counter-parts anyway.

Another distro I would suggest for educational purposes is Debian, merely because it's being used as the base for many Linux distributions out there. Apt-get for Debian is very powerful ... if not complicated. I did a net-install of Debian, and getting it to work properly was an experience.

Great advise

Manual/file-based configuration is the way to go. It's so much easier to troubleshoot a problem when you know what you've done earlier, rather than staring blankly at a "wizard" window that doesn't always do what it should.

Besides, since this is for "educational purposes", there's no better way to get started than diving right into a distro that forces you to learn.

**j79zlr** · March 9th, 2004

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

It is free. But it's not as amazing as some people make out. I've used it, and like it, however it's by no means a Windows replacement.

I felt this way a long time, but seriously, now, I can't seem to find a reason to be booted to windows, except to update my antivirus

NerdUprising · March 9th, 2004

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Great advise
Manual/file-based configuration is the way to go. It's so much easier to troubleshoot a problem when you know what you've done earlier, rather than staring blankly at a "wizard" window that doesn't always do what it should.

Besides, since this is for "educational purposes", there's no better way to get started than diving right into a distro that forces you to learn.

Thank you for the advice right there (and everyone else of course)... I'm swimming around (from the very bottom) looking at distros, got a blank puter that I would very much like to learn linux basics on, and eventually run a dedicated counter-strike or basic webserver with it

looking into slackware right now... but wasn't sure if I should bother with GUI based versions or not, so that was the kick in the butt I needed

/edit - and thanks to j79zlr... nice tutorials, should prove to be very useful

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vern Dominus Joined: March 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 1,570 Reputation: 660 Power: 143	Originally Posted by SPeedY_B It is free. But it's not as amazing as some people make out. I've used it, and like it, however it's by no means a Windows replacement. All relative to what you want it to do. If you want Linux to use the latest greatest hardware to run all your games, then no it isn't a Windows replacement. That is the sole reason I still use a Windows desktop. I also experiment with Debian Sid a lot, and for many things, it is very very usable. Aside from the proprietary technology that requires Windows, Linux does everything Windows does. If I wasn't so used to my Windows apps and if I didn't play games so much, Linux would certainly become a replacement. free illegal pr0n @ ribbed.us

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pSxMoD OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2004 Location: Oak Lawn Posts: 17 Reputation: 0 Power: 99	I agree that most distributions of Linux are by no means a replacement for Windows on a desktop computer. I use Linux a lot, but mainly for my server. I also have Red Hat running on one of my other computers that I often use. Unless you are very experienced with Linux, it will be hard to get used to the change from Windows to Linux. Other than that, it is a great operating system.

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vern Dominus Joined: March 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 1,570 Reputation: 660 Power: 143	Originally Posted by forcer what would you say is the best 2 download, its actually for education purposes i dont intend to replace windows Personally, Slackware ... a lot of Linux gurus will swear their life on the command line and it's worth getting used to. Most GUI based apps in Linux are usually just front-ends for their command line counter-parts anyway. Another distro I would suggest for educational purposes is Debian, merely because it's being used as the base for many Linux distributions out there. Apt-get for Debian is very powerful ... if not complicated. I did a net-install of Debian, and getting it to work properly was an experience.

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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 294	Originally Posted by vern Personally, Slackware ... a lot of Linux gurus will swear their life on the command line and it's worth getting used to. Most GUI based apps in Linux are usually just front-ends for their command line counter-parts anyway. Another distro I would suggest for educational purposes is Debian, merely because it's being used as the base for many Linux distributions out there. Apt-get for Debian is very powerful ... if not complicated. I did a net-install of Debian, and getting it to work properly was an experience. Great advise Manual/file-based configuration is the way to go. It's so much easier to troubleshoot a problem when you know what you've done earlier, rather than staring blankly at a "wizard" window that doesn't always do what it should. Besides, since this is for "educational purposes", there's no better way to get started than diving right into a distro that forces you to learn. http://kunal.kundaje.net

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 152	Originally Posted by SPeedY_B It is free. But it's not as amazing as some people make out. I've used it, and like it, however it's by no means a Windows replacement. I felt this way a long time, but seriously, now, I can't seem to find a reason to be booted to windows, except to update my antivirus http://www.j79zlr.com

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NerdUprising [ Method ] Joined: May 2003 Location: Kamarupta Posts: 736 Reputation: 30 Power: 114	Originally Posted by NetRyder Great advise Manual/file-based configuration is the way to go. It's so much easier to troubleshoot a problem when you know what you've done earlier, rather than staring blankly at a "wizard" window that doesn't always do what it should. Besides, since this is for "educational purposes", there's no better way to get started than diving right into a distro that forces you to learn. Thank you for the advice right there (and everyone else of course)... I'm swimming around (from the very bottom) looking at distros, got a blank puter that I would very much like to learn linux basics on, and eventually run a dedicated counter-strike or basic webserver with it looking into slackware right now... but wasn't sure if I should bother with GUI based versions or not, so that was the kick in the butt I needed /edit - and thanks to j79zlr... nice tutorials, should prove to be very useful "But what then am I? Res cogitans."

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