Theres hardly any applications for it
theres little to no games for it
using it can be difficult (its very advanced)
You most likely won't make use of most of the features anyway
It is mostly used for servers, not general use. If you don't know how to get it in the first place I doubt you can even find out how to install an application. Which believe me, is harder than it sounds. Regardless, let me spoonfeed you the instructions:
1. Go to www.google.com
2. Type in Linux _____ download (____ being what flavour you want, debian, ubuntu, fedora, etc.)
3. Click on the first or second result
4. Hit download
5. Burn the iso image to a cd or dvd
6. Boot from the disc
7. Format your c drive.
8. Install linux
9. ???
10. profit!!!
I'm not asking for advice from nerds, I'm asking for instructions on how to install Linux from nerds.
Being a 'nerd' myself, I have to say that while installing Linux (of whatever distro) is fairly straightforward, the actual setup and use of it is usually more trouble than it is worth. Ninety percent of the programs and games that computer users currently use their computers for is nicely streamlined in a way that is tailored almost exclusively to Windows (and sometimes OS X).
The thing is, having been very anti-Microsoft for a good part of my 'nerdiness', Windows 7 is their shining light. Windows XP was great, and in almost every way, Windows 7 improved on it. Windows 8 is, in my opinion, terrible unless you are using it on a tablet or a touchscreen, and it is even more terrible if you have a multi-monitor setup, as I do.
There are distros of Linux that are pretty. There are distros of Linux that function well. I can't think of ten games that function on Linux. Mainstream programs nearly never work, and you must settle for Linux 'knockoffs' and substitutes.
If you really want to do it, try to decide on which distro you want, and then google how to install it. It is usually incredibly simple to do a basic Live CD/DVD install.
Installing it was a breeze. I didn't have to go hunting any drivers down.
Hell, my dad's 7 year old laptop is running Linux Mint. He didn't have any trouble getting used to it, and he's in his mid 50s.
It's honestly not that hard guys. For the average student who needs his or her laptop to take notes on, etc, there isn't really any need for Windows.
Tomboy notes is a fantastic substitute for note taking to Microsoft One Note, as is Mozilla Thunderbird for mail. The Libre Office suite has also been working just fine for my schooling purposes for about two months now, and I'm saving in the normal Microsoft Office format.
Like the others have said, You shouldn't go from Windows 7 simple design to being screwed over in an ocean of confusion that is Linux. Not saying Linux is bad, just not easy to use.
Like the others have said, You shouldn't go from Windows 7 simple design to being screwed over in an ocean of confusion that is Linux. Not saying Linux is bad, just not easy to use.
Linux is equal in easy to use its just most people are not used to it.
One of my old desktops I gave to my younger brother runs Ubuntu running Gnome 3 and he thinks its easier then Windows now as he has pretty much run Linux for all his life.
Linux is equal in easy to use its just most people are not used to it.
One of my old desktops I gave to my younger brother runs Ubuntu running Gnome 3 and he thinks its easier then Windows now as he has pretty much run Linux for all his life.
Yeah but going right from Windows 7 to Linux? I wouldn't reccomend it.
Linux is equal in easy to use its just most people are not used to it.
One of my old desktops I gave to my younger brother runs Ubuntu running Gnome 3 and he thinks its easier then Windows now as he has pretty much run Linux for all his life.
Finally someone around here who has a little bit of sense when it comes to Linux.
...he thinks its easier then Windows now as he has pretty much run Linux for all his life.
Now implies a learning curve. One which is essentially nonexistent for Windows users. Also, the OP isn't a 'native' Linux user. He is planning to make the switch from Windows to Linux.
Installing it was a breeze. I didn't have to go hunting any drivers down.
Hell, my dad's 7 year old laptop is running Linux Mint. He didn't have any trouble getting used to it, and he's in his mid 50s.
It's honestly not that hard guys. For the average student who needs his or her laptop to take notes on, etc, there isn't really any need for Windows.
Tomboy notes is a fantastic substitute for note taking to Microsoft One Note, as is Mozilla Thunderbird for mail. The Libre Office suite has also been working just fine for my schooling purposes for about two months now, and I'm saving in the normal Microsoft Office format.
Using Linux is not hard, and you are correct about installation. Installing Linux is usually very simple, and loads driver for mostly any hardware. On the flipside of this, video card drivers are usually quite behind for Linux, but that is only supremely necessary for gaming.
Speaking of gaming, I like how you sidestepped that issue.
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Learn some Java before you mod, and skip over the chapter on ModLoader, straight to MinecraftForge. It's better. Trust me.
Now implies a learning curve. One which is essentially nonexistent for Windows users. Also, the OP isn't a 'native' Linux user. He is planning to make the switch from Windows to Linux.
Windows very much has a learning curve when you hand it someone who has never used it.
Linux isn't hard...if your hardware has drivers. In most situations, every part of a given computer is compatible with Linux Mint out of the box, so it's extremely easy to set up and use. the real problems come if something DOESN'T work, like the graphics card or wireless card. On every computer I've tried Linux on, it's run wonderfully. All you have to know how to do is burn an .iso to a disc, and then boot a computer from the disc. Everything from there is self-explanatory.
Just remember, unless you dual-boot, everything on your computer now will be erased. Use a flashdrive or Dropbox or something to back up your files.
I recommend using Linux Mint, it's got support for the most programs since it's based on Ubuntu and generally has better programs preinstalled and more drivers. I usually use the LXDE version since I'm mostly installing it on older computers/netbooks, but Cinnamon should work fine too.
Now implies a learning curve. One which is essentially nonexistent for Windows users. Also, the OP isn't a 'native' Linux user. He is planning to make the switch from Windows to Linux.
Using Linux is not hard, and you are correct about installation. Installing Linux is usually very simple, and loads driver for mostly any hardware. On the flipside of this, video card drivers are usually quite behind for Linux, but that is only supremely necessary for gaming.
Speaking of gaming, I like how you sidestepped that issue.
I did not "sidestep" that "issue".
"It's honestly not that hard guys. For the average student who needs his or her laptop to take notes on, etc, there isn't really any need for Windows."
My Father was not a native Linux user (and neither was I), yet he figured it out very quickly. I wouldn't call him technically adept, either.
Now, if you want to game, Linux is simply not a possibility. End of story.
The OP never said he was a student, or that he would be using Linux like one. I am guessing that since this forum is for Minecraft, he is probably planning on gaming at least a little bit.
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Learn some Java before you mod, and skip over the chapter on ModLoader, straight to MinecraftForge. It's better. Trust me.
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Theres hardly any applications for it
theres little to no games for it
using it can be difficult (its very advanced)
You most likely won't make use of most of the features anyway
It is mostly used for servers, not general use. If you don't know how to get it in the first place I doubt you can even find out how to install an application. Which believe me, is harder than it sounds. Regardless, let me spoonfeed you the instructions:
1. Go to www.google.com
2. Type in Linux _____ download (____ being what flavour you want, debian, ubuntu, fedora, etc.)
3. Click on the first or second result
4. Hit download
5. Burn the iso image to a cd or dvd
6. Boot from the disc
7. Format your c drive.
8. Install linux
9. ???
10. profit!!!
We are here to help you. Not to assist you in making stupid decisions, just do you can later go "linux sux" because it didn't turn out well for you.
I would have to agree with this:
Being a 'nerd' myself, I have to say that while installing Linux (of whatever distro) is fairly straightforward, the actual setup and use of it is usually more trouble than it is worth. Ninety percent of the programs and games that computer users currently use their computers for is nicely streamlined in a way that is tailored almost exclusively to Windows (and sometimes OS X).
The thing is, having been very anti-Microsoft for a good part of my 'nerdiness', Windows 7 is their shining light. Windows XP was great, and in almost every way, Windows 7 improved on it. Windows 8 is, in my opinion, terrible unless you are using it on a tablet or a touchscreen, and it is even more terrible if you have a multi-monitor setup, as I do.
There are distros of Linux that are pretty. There are distros of Linux that function well. I can't think of ten games that function on Linux. Mainstream programs nearly never work, and you must settle for Linux 'knockoffs' and substitutes.
If you really want to do it, try to decide on which distro you want, and then google how to install it. It is usually incredibly simple to do a basic Live CD/DVD install.
That's my advice
My laptop runs Linux Mint as its only OS.
Installing it was a breeze. I didn't have to go hunting any drivers down.
Hell, my dad's 7 year old laptop is running Linux Mint. He didn't have any trouble getting used to it, and he's in his mid 50s.
It's honestly not that hard guys. For the average student who needs his or her laptop to take notes on, etc, there isn't really any need for Windows.
Tomboy notes is a fantastic substitute for note taking to Microsoft One Note, as is Mozilla Thunderbird for mail. The Libre Office suite has also been working just fine for my schooling purposes for about two months now, and I'm saving in the normal Microsoft Office format.
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Linux is equal in easy to use its just most people are not used to it.
One of my old desktops I gave to my younger brother runs Ubuntu running Gnome 3 and he thinks its easier then Windows now as he has pretty much run Linux for all his life.
Yeah but going right from Windows 7 to Linux? I wouldn't reccomend it.
I would depending on the distro and DE.
Just to play with but not really switch to full time OS.
Finally someone around here who has a little bit of sense when it comes to Linux.
Now implies a learning curve. One which is essentially nonexistent for Windows users. Also, the OP isn't a 'native' Linux user. He is planning to make the switch from Windows to Linux.
Using Linux is not hard, and you are correct about installation. Installing Linux is usually very simple, and loads driver for mostly any hardware. On the flipside of this, video card drivers are usually quite behind for Linux, but that is only supremely necessary for gaming.
Speaking of gaming, I like how you sidestepped that issue.
Windows very much has a learning curve when you hand it someone who has never used it.
Just remember, unless you dual-boot, everything on your computer now will be erased. Use a flashdrive or Dropbox or something to back up your files.
I recommend using Linux Mint, it's got support for the most programs since it's based on Ubuntu and generally has better programs preinstalled and more drivers. I usually use the LXDE version since I'm mostly installing it on older computers/netbooks, but Cinnamon should work fine too.
I did not "sidestep" that "issue".
"It's honestly not that hard guys. For the average student who needs his or her laptop to take notes on, etc, there isn't really any need for Windows."
My Father was not a native Linux user (and neither was I), yet he figured it out very quickly. I wouldn't call him technically adept, either.
Now, if you want to game, Linux is simply not a possibility. End of story.