Does anybody use Linux ?.

rabdeniro · February 27

Am thinking of moving over to Linux from Windows, ma PC is about 15 years old and I can't put windows 11 on it, I know there is a work around to do it but Windows might shut it down.
I only use the PC for reading papers, e-mails, betting and sometimes poker, is Linux stable and secure ?.

stokefc · February 27

Strange , I spray it in ma pits every morning that Africa stuff

kapowblamz · February 27

Linux is more secure than Windows. It has a net of open source developers and multiple failsafes to fall back on so there's a chain of trust. Because it's open source everyone is privy to vulnerabilities which actually makes it more secure.

That said, it's pretty hard to get infected on either operating system these days even if you try.

You can use WINE to run a lot of Windows apps.

mumsie · February 27

rabdeniro said:
Am thinking of moving over to Linux from Windows, ma PC is about 15 years old and I can't put windows 11 on it, I know there is a work around to do it but Windows might shut it down.
I only use the PC for reading papers, e-mails, betting and sometimes poker, is Linux stable and secure ?.

Im in the same position, looking at newer PCs and one foot in the trying Linux camp, I have linux on a USB that my brother gave me, but Im a little afraid to take the plunge.

rabdeniro · February 28

Am going to give it a go next week, the only problem ah have is if ah switch ma PC off it takes an age to boot up and with Linux you have to switch your PC off and on when you put a new app on.

mumsie · February 28

I do believe there is a way of having a dual boot, so Linux can run from USB at startup and you still have Windows should you decide Linux isn't for you.

I should have a go too.

rabdeniro · March 2

Found a site" distrosea.com "which lets you see the look and feel of lots of distros to help decide which one to download.

rabdeniro · March 2

Pumped for Zoran o/s, downloaded it, burned the iso on to a disk, keep the disc in and it automatically boots Zoran.
Going to play about with it for a week to see what it's like

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mumsie · March 2

rabdeniro said:
Pumped for Zoran o/s, downloaded it, burned the iso on to a disk, keep the disc in and it automatically boots Zoran.
Going to play about with it for a week to see what it's like .

GL

mumsie · April 8

rabdeniro said:
Pumped for Zoran o/s, downloaded it, burned the iso on to a disk, keep the disc in and it automatically boots Zoran.
Going to play about with it for a week to see what it's like .

How did it go?

rabdeniro · April 8

mumsie said:

rabdeniro said:
Pumped for Zoran o/s, downloaded it, burned the iso on to a disk, keep the disc in and it automatically boots Zoran.
Going to play about with it for a week to see what it's like .
How did it go?

It was fine, no problems with it, but am goin back with windows 10, am comfy with it even with all the bloatware. goin to keep running that until it blows up or whatever is goin to happen.

mumsie · April 8

rabdeniro said:

mumsie said:

rabdeniro said:
Pumped for Zoran o/s, downloaded it, burned the iso on to a disk, keep the disc in and it automatically boots Zoran.
Going to play about with it for a week to see what it's like .
How did it go?
It was fine, no problems with it, but am goin back with windows 10, am comfy with it even with all the bloatware. goin to keep running that until it blows up or whatever is goin to happen.

Ok cheers.

Ill probably do the same, stick with it until it self destructs.

Does anybody use Linux ?.

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