Linux Mint 7 or Windows 7?

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Linux Mint 7 or Windows 7?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

If you don't know Linux I strongly recommend getting to know it first.



http://www.pendrivelinux.com/create-a-linux-mint-8-usb-flash-drive-from-cd/



I recommend an eight gig flash drive, which you can sometimes get for like twenty bucks. Once you have it running and all, I also -- strongly -- recommend looking up "Unix tutorial" and trying it on your Linux system. You will be learning how to use the command line which will make it a lot easier to understand what is going on in Linux since so many of our applications are front-ends for command line programs. But one of the advantages of Linux is it is so portable and we can have Live CDs for anything -- and be on six OSes before noon without installing them if that's what we want. There is no reason to commit yourself to even a dual boot until you decide that you really would rather use Linux than Windows. Some people genuinely hate Linux. Use a live CD or a flash drive.

Answer 3

I'm currently using Vista and Ubuntu (and Snow Leopard). Like so many things in computing, it depends upon what you need to do. If you're looking for a server, definitely go with Linux. If you only plan to do word processing and web surfing, or you do development, go with Linux. If you're into gaming or A/V editing, Windows would be a better platform.

Answer 4

Hi there,

first of all; you do not have to buy Linux Mint. You can download and burn your own Live CD or you can order a free one. (no charge...not even shipping and handling).

I am using Linux MInt on one computer and Ubuntu on another computer and a third computer is running Windows & Premium.

Linux Mint is very good but not all your hardware will have drivers. The operating system is very good though.

Windows 7 is better and most of your hardware will work.

I recommend Windows 7 Premium for you.

Hope this helps,

Al

Answer 5

I use Ubuntu 9.1, and I am planning to upgrade to Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

Answer 6

Firstly you do not buy Linux Mint as it is open source and free to download



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



HowTo create a Linux LiveCD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



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



Windows 7 RC1 Vs. Linux Mint 7 RC – Review (May 2009)

http://www.derick.in/247/windows-7-rc1-vs-linux-mint-7-rc-review/





LUg.