What is Linux?

[Darth Saber]

I read about the Linux system on this forum, and I would like to know more about it. Is it like Windows or better; which is the best and most complete version?

The jedi use the force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.
So much for the jedi. 8)

[Fatboy]

Hmmm.... for security I'd say it's better.
and some of the distros for linux have an interface somewhat like windows.

[Darth Saber]

Thanks for the tip about ubuntu. I have requested a free cd to try it out.

Also; thanks to Fatboy for his comments. So for security Linux is better; sounds good. Which is the best version? I have heard of something called Linux Red Hat; though there must be many versions of that as the price flucuated from $35 - to over $100 for some. What is the best and most complete version?

"How did you get so big eating food of this kind?" Yoda at Luke during Ep. VI The Jei Strike Back 8)

[F50]

If you are asking what linux is, Ubuntu is your best bet.

As for windows vs linux (ubuntu)

pro:

You will not get viruses on ubuntu (most viruses are made for windows). Security is also *much* better, but that isn't the main reason you don't get viruses.

As long as you have internet, you can get programs off the web safely without having to use a search engine. The "package manager" can fetch programs that you want wit


con:

some commercial games/programs do not work with linux at all. Most of them require extra work to run.

Letting windows/office users read your files can sometimes take extra work.

[Ttech]

I use Ubuntu, there is a wondeful community around it so you should have no problem finding help, but while its similar to windows, do remember its going to be different in some ways.