Q. I was using max os x today that someone brught in it was pretty cool but im not convinced its better then windows 7 for multitasking.
It feels more responsive but you cant multitask as easy.
It feels more responsive but you cant multitask as easy.
A. There are many misconceptions about Unix, Linux and, Windows. If you look at the hardware level of any computer, Unix and Linux will run more efficiently than Windows will. Unix and Linux will install exactly the drivers in each computer it is installed on, you don't need third party drivers, but in some cases that is the only way some of it may need to run. Linux can multitask and I'm sure Unix will also. Unfortunately Windows dominates the world computer use in the average home and most users will find Unix and Linux a little odd and to some point limited, only because third party vendors and developers make more money developing for Windows. Linux is a programmers and hackers dream, because of all the software you can install and not cost you anything but your time. I work with all three operating systems and find Unix is the hardest one to deal with, in most cases.
If Windows is what you like, then Windows is what it should be as a choice. It takes some time and playing around with Linux, before you will actually like it. Most people don't spend enough time with it and really aren't sure how to install all the software and programs. Sorry I got carried away, and probably didn't answer your question.
If Windows is what you like, then Windows is what it should be as a choice. It takes some time and playing around with Linux, before you will actually like it. Most people don't spend enough time with it and really aren't sure how to install all the software and programs. Sorry I got carried away, and probably didn't answer your question.
Is there a List of TV Tuners compatible with Linux MCE?
Q. Is there an existing TV Tuners that are compatible with Linux today?
A. http://sagetv.com/requirements.html
see the list here:
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Can you have multiple user accounts on Ubuntu Linux?
Q. I'm trying to persuade my parents to run Linux in addition to Windows Vista on our computer. My question is, can we have multiple user accounts on Linux? Like on Windows?
A. The answer to the question - absolutely
Linux is designed from the ground up as a multi-user system, rather than as an add on the way it works in Widows.
When you create additional users in Linux, that account is created with their own personal space, totally separate from other users. What they do in their space does not affect what another person sees when then use their space. It is a far superior system to what Windows does.
A couple of hints when doing your Linux dual boot system
1. While all major Linux distributions today can partition a Windows hard drive and add Linux to an existing system, there is always the odd case where Windows objects to sharing space with Linux. I have heard that Vista is particularly touchy about it.
So my recommendation is to add a second hard drive to your box. You do not need a big drive, you can get just about any drive sold in a store today and add it to your box.
Then install Linux on the second drive. This way, your Vista drive remains pristine, and Vista goes on happily ignorant that "another OS" exists.
Linux will install a boot loader utility that will allow you to choose the OS you want to boot into.
2. Be prepared to experiment, explore and try new things and ideas. Linux is very different from Windows. Things that are falling off a log easy in Windows can become very difficult in Linux if you keep approaching it "the Windows way"
I have changed distributions, and changed releases within distributions many, many times. I have loaded, unloaded, installed and un-installed apps and distros as I have tried to achieve my goals. Linux has never let me down. There has always been a way, but I am not going to say the way is always smooth or simple.
One thing is for sure, you learn a lot
All that said, I hope your parents let you proceed. As long as you do your work on the second hard drive, the Windows install will be unaffected and that should make them feel a lot better about the whole thing
Drop me a line if I can help
Welcome to Linux
Linux is designed from the ground up as a multi-user system, rather than as an add on the way it works in Widows.
When you create additional users in Linux, that account is created with their own personal space, totally separate from other users. What they do in their space does not affect what another person sees when then use their space. It is a far superior system to what Windows does.
A couple of hints when doing your Linux dual boot system
1. While all major Linux distributions today can partition a Windows hard drive and add Linux to an existing system, there is always the odd case where Windows objects to sharing space with Linux. I have heard that Vista is particularly touchy about it.
So my recommendation is to add a second hard drive to your box. You do not need a big drive, you can get just about any drive sold in a store today and add it to your box.
Then install Linux on the second drive. This way, your Vista drive remains pristine, and Vista goes on happily ignorant that "another OS" exists.
Linux will install a boot loader utility that will allow you to choose the OS you want to boot into.
2. Be prepared to experiment, explore and try new things and ideas. Linux is very different from Windows. Things that are falling off a log easy in Windows can become very difficult in Linux if you keep approaching it "the Windows way"
I have changed distributions, and changed releases within distributions many, many times. I have loaded, unloaded, installed and un-installed apps and distros as I have tried to achieve my goals. Linux has never let me down. There has always been a way, but I am not going to say the way is always smooth or simple.
One thing is for sure, you learn a lot
All that said, I hope your parents let you proceed. As long as you do your work on the second hard drive, the Windows install will be unaffected and that should make them feel a lot better about the whole thing
Drop me a line if I can help
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