What are the main differences between Windows Seven Started and Linux?

Question

I would like to change Windows to Linux because my computer crashes always advise me what to do?

Answer 1

Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux



Option One (Full installation)



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena



Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)



Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu



Ubuntu 9.10 Download

http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.10/



Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic



Linux Mint 7 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed (XP and Vista only)

http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/



Linux Mint 7 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38



Linux Mint 7 Gloria User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide



Ubuntu 9.10 and Linux Mint 7 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive



At present I do not recommend Ubuntu 10.04/Linux Mint 9 owing to multiple stability issues



Option Three (LiveCD)



Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)

http://distrowatch.com/



Major Linux Distributions

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major





LUg.

Answer 2

Performance



Windows 7



* Better at synthetic benchmarks.

* Faster transfer of large files.

* Final version likely to improve.

* Suspend/resume works!



Linux



* Faster booting.

* Less memory usage.

* Smaller install size.

* Broader hardware compatibility.



Desktop innovation



Windows 7



* Desktop search is well implemented and can go online.

* Media libraries can be pinned to the start menu and task bar.

* Jump lists can genuinely help improve efficiency.



Linux



* Nepomuk blurs the border between local and online.

* Gnome Do replaces the task bar entirely.

* Google's Desktop widgets now on Gnome and KDE

Version comparison



Windows 7



* Starter: No Aero and no 64-bit.

* Home Basic: Developed for emerging markets.

* Home Premium: Standard edition including Aero and touch.

* Professional: Adds remote desktop and encrypted filesystem.

* Enterprise: Unix application support and volume licensing.

* Ultimate: As with enterprise, but for individual users.



Linux



* Starter: No Linux is this restrictive.

* Home Basic: Crunchbang or Ubuntu.

* Home Premium: For eye candy, try Mint or Kubuntu.

* Professional: Fedora offers encryption as an installation option.

* Enterprise: OpenSUSE should work well with Windows.

* Ultimate: No matter which Linux you choose, there's no restrictions.



PowerShell vs Bash



Windows 7



* Integrated scripting.

* You can type ls to get a directory listing!

* Syntax highlighting.

* Remote execution.



Linux



* 30 years of refinement.

* Used by almost every Linux distribution ever.

* Plenty of online help and documentation.

* Can be used to administer the entire system.



It Means

Linux is for high qualification businessman's

Windows is for gamer or small business and students

Answer 3

If your only reason for jumping ship is because of the crashes, you may be in for a very rough ride. Linux is not for the average Windows user. You should be comfortable using the Command Prompt for one. Linux will require tweaking for it to run smoothly. You will crash first before you can make Linux feel as comfortable as Windows. You might be better off downgrading to Vista or better, XP for stability.

Answer 4

Windows 7 starter edition?



Well, you can change your wallpaper in Linux, you can have more than 3 apps open at a time, you have the ability to switch between users without having to log off, multi-monitor support, and DVD playback.



Basically, your computer will be a lot less crippled running Linux.

Answer 5

What is "Windows Seven Started"? Is it a new version of Win7?

You computer is probably too old to handle the OS.