Ok, You might call me a ****** for asking this, But I have never used Linux and PRObalbly Never will, But PC Magazine said its so awesome. But Before I think about using it, See Below:




What is Linux?

lol. Its a free open source operating system. (it is written by normal people who know how to program) It is useful for some things.. But using it is too DOS-like for my taste, installing stuff is annoying. Im done with linux lol, im sure upgrader or someone else could tell you more about it. I wouldn't recommend it for the average user.

Maybe you should have a look at a version that runs ona boot CD before doing anything to see if you like it

hey,
linux is actually pretty awesome..the new versions that are out r rly kool...far better than windows...but u need a little gettin used 2 dem as ur just too used 2 windows environment...i ve used fedora 7 and 8 and also ubuntu...dey r al very user friendly wid mind blowing GUIs...also da support 4 each is just awesome....u can get millions of users who ll b happy 2 ans ne queries u may hav in ne matter regarding linux in lots of forums including this.
For the 1st time use ask sum1 who is already slightly familiar wid linux to guide u thru da installation n explain da basic file heirarchy...den...it ll just low ur mind...

Linux is an exceptionally well written and well documented OS that will run on multiple hardware selections. Power PC, 64 bit whatevers, x86 whatevers (this is what most PCs are). It was originally written by Linus Torvalds as a project to convert minix (another neat toy) into a fully operational and free OS that the average user could learn with just a bit of studying. If you already know any flavor of Unix (AIX, HP, True64, Solaris, BSD,...) Linux will be a piece of cake to learn. If you don't, and you are really interested, take a Linux intro class at your local college. Or just buy a book and start reading. A good text is "Linux+ A Guide to Certification" by Deitel & Deitel from Pearson Publishing. Not cheap but an excellent learner's tool.

ciao,

rexb