Post by gothiclord on Jun 20, 2017 19:06:40 GMT
So I am a big fan of Linux, no secret there. But why is it I prefer it over windows??
Well lets start with the fact that even Microsoft prefers Lunix over Windows, dont't believe me?? the first OS (Operating System) created by Microsoft was a form of Linux, and MS DOS (their 2nd OS) was based on Linux, and now they are gradually shipping in Linux system components into Windows 10. They have also said Windows 10 is the last ever release of their OS, and will become a rolling update platform (exactly how Linux works, with regular major updates happening all the time).
Linux is also free, yes free. Its opensource, so anyone is free to adapt it to their own needs or design, the only rule is that it must stay free. There are also many different versions that come packed with programs ready to use out of the box so to speak. As an example, Steam OS, developed by steam games, is based on Ubuntu Linux, Raspian, developed for the £35 Raspberry Pi computer is based on Debian, Kodi OS version XMBC, LibreELEC and OpenELEC are all based on Debian, and Kodibuntu based on Ubuntu. There is even Ubuntu Studio which comes preloaded with all the software and drivers you will need, to record your own videos, music, create art, anything creative is preloaded, so you can lay down your own music, arrange and master each track, create your own music videos, and produce your own CD and DVD artwork to a professional level (I actually know a semi pro Rapper who too 1 look at what was included, and switched from Windows instantly, as it would save him £1000s in licence fees, and give more functionality than he could get from many top paid titles on Windows.
Next up size...... Windows 10 takes a minimum of 25GB of hard drive space, and needs a minimum of 4GB RAM, and at least a 1.6Ghz dual core 64bit processor
Linux (all versions) needs just a minimum of 2GB hard drive space, and even loaded up with a stupid amount of programs and games, I've never taken it above 16GB of space needed. 1GB o RAM is minimum speck, and I currently have an old pentium 4 2.4Ghz single core 32bit processor running the latest version of Ubuntu at a better rate than my windows 10 laptop runs windows 10 with a much higher spec.
Built in software store (where do you think Windows got the idea), full of FREE software which is assure to work with your version of Linux (found in all Debian and Ubuntu based distributions which is 95% of the mainstream), and not just that, every item of software updates when Linux updates, unlike windows which each program has its own updater, which drains system resources.
99% Virus and hacker free, simply put, you have to type a password to allow anything to access the system files (that control the system) and as such viruses simply dont work, and hackers dont bother, as they cant control your system without you doing the same, the odd 1% is down to old viruses from way back when, that wont affect any Linux release for the last 15 years.
A new main release ever 6 months....... for FREE, thats right, every 6 months a new update is released with cumulative patches and fixes, as well as updated drivers and new features, Windows 7 was released in 2009, windows 8 in 2014 (replaced due to complaints in 2015 by windows 10), the latest version of Ubuntu is 17.04, the next is 17.10, then 18.04 etc. So no waiting for new technology or features.
Fast gaming, true windows gamers shun the DirectX platform windows comes packaged with, in fact windows also comes with OpenGL, which is the same platform Linux, and it Unix based cousin MacOS both use. Why?? because its free, open source and 99% of windows games come with OpenGL capability built in.
Linux has another neat trick that Mac and Windows dont, through a free program called Wine, it is possible to run Windows and Mac software on the Linux platform, there are a few exceptions, but even games like World of Warcraft run full pelt (I copied the windows install and pasted it into Linux, and edited a setting to run OpenGL, with a result of doubling my frame rate on the same machine!)
My preferred distribution is Ubuntu as it is easy to install and use, and even beginners pick it up quick, if you fancy giving it a look, click here ------> www.ubuntu.com/desktop or to take a look at some of the other "flavours" of Ubuntu click here -----> www.ubuntu.com/about/about-ubuntu/flavours
If you do take the leap, I am happy to help with any questions you have on setting up, and basic functions and usability
Well lets start with the fact that even Microsoft prefers Lunix over Windows, dont't believe me?? the first OS (Operating System) created by Microsoft was a form of Linux, and MS DOS (their 2nd OS) was based on Linux, and now they are gradually shipping in Linux system components into Windows 10. They have also said Windows 10 is the last ever release of their OS, and will become a rolling update platform (exactly how Linux works, with regular major updates happening all the time).
Linux is also free, yes free. Its opensource, so anyone is free to adapt it to their own needs or design, the only rule is that it must stay free. There are also many different versions that come packed with programs ready to use out of the box so to speak. As an example, Steam OS, developed by steam games, is based on Ubuntu Linux, Raspian, developed for the £35 Raspberry Pi computer is based on Debian, Kodi OS version XMBC, LibreELEC and OpenELEC are all based on Debian, and Kodibuntu based on Ubuntu. There is even Ubuntu Studio which comes preloaded with all the software and drivers you will need, to record your own videos, music, create art, anything creative is preloaded, so you can lay down your own music, arrange and master each track, create your own music videos, and produce your own CD and DVD artwork to a professional level (I actually know a semi pro Rapper who too 1 look at what was included, and switched from Windows instantly, as it would save him £1000s in licence fees, and give more functionality than he could get from many top paid titles on Windows.
Next up size...... Windows 10 takes a minimum of 25GB of hard drive space, and needs a minimum of 4GB RAM, and at least a 1.6Ghz dual core 64bit processor
Linux (all versions) needs just a minimum of 2GB hard drive space, and even loaded up with a stupid amount of programs and games, I've never taken it above 16GB of space needed. 1GB o RAM is minimum speck, and I currently have an old pentium 4 2.4Ghz single core 32bit processor running the latest version of Ubuntu at a better rate than my windows 10 laptop runs windows 10 with a much higher spec.
Built in software store (where do you think Windows got the idea), full of FREE software which is assure to work with your version of Linux (found in all Debian and Ubuntu based distributions which is 95% of the mainstream), and not just that, every item of software updates when Linux updates, unlike windows which each program has its own updater, which drains system resources.
99% Virus and hacker free, simply put, you have to type a password to allow anything to access the system files (that control the system) and as such viruses simply dont work, and hackers dont bother, as they cant control your system without you doing the same, the odd 1% is down to old viruses from way back when, that wont affect any Linux release for the last 15 years.
A new main release ever 6 months....... for FREE, thats right, every 6 months a new update is released with cumulative patches and fixes, as well as updated drivers and new features, Windows 7 was released in 2009, windows 8 in 2014 (replaced due to complaints in 2015 by windows 10), the latest version of Ubuntu is 17.04, the next is 17.10, then 18.04 etc. So no waiting for new technology or features.
Fast gaming, true windows gamers shun the DirectX platform windows comes packaged with, in fact windows also comes with OpenGL, which is the same platform Linux, and it Unix based cousin MacOS both use. Why?? because its free, open source and 99% of windows games come with OpenGL capability built in.
Linux has another neat trick that Mac and Windows dont, through a free program called Wine, it is possible to run Windows and Mac software on the Linux platform, there are a few exceptions, but even games like World of Warcraft run full pelt (I copied the windows install and pasted it into Linux, and edited a setting to run OpenGL, with a result of doubling my frame rate on the same machine!)
My preferred distribution is Ubuntu as it is easy to install and use, and even beginners pick it up quick, if you fancy giving it a look, click here ------> www.ubuntu.com/desktop or to take a look at some of the other "flavours" of Ubuntu click here -----> www.ubuntu.com/about/about-ubuntu/flavours
If you do take the leap, I am happy to help with any questions you have on setting up, and basic functions and usability