Wanting to make the jump....

Vidar · 27 Mar 2012 at 15:50

Hi Guys,

Am hoping to make the jump to Linux but have no experience with anything other than Windows, what sort of things do I need to consider, such as what version of Linux is better for a newbie? Can they be configured to operate in a similar fashion to Windows? (My missus can just about log onto facebook) But with the increased functionality?

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

masterluke · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:01

For a newbie try ubuntu or mint. Download a livecd, burn it, boot from it - then have a play. Best way to learn is have a go.

aln · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:45

NW_SKINHEAD said:
Hi Guys,

Am hoping to make the jump to Linux but have no experience with anything other than Windows, what sort of things do I need to consider, such as what version of Linux is better for a newbie? Can they be configured to operate in a similar fashion to Windows? (My missus can just about log onto facebook) But with the increased functionality?

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

You can make it look like a windows clone if you like, the effort is in setting it up to do so, as opposed to actually using the finished article. There are some OS which as designed to behave like windows, Zorin for example. Not sure how good it really is though. The new DE's for ubuntu may scare you, I haven't looked at them for a while, but I'm not sure if its still the OS to recommend.

Vidar · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:46

Am I able to set up a virtual machine, if so what Software should I use...

masterluke · 27 Mar 2012 at 17:05

Virtualbox is what I use. Works fine with every linux distro I've tried, is free, and easy to use. You also might like to look at wubi.