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Old May 16, 2007, 06:49 PM
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Linux downloads?

I am tired of my windows Vista, and the guy who hooked up my broadband told me that I could download Linux for free. I can't figure it out all the sights say they have it but none will actually let me download it
I know that yall know how to do this help me, please.

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Old May 16, 2007, 10:39 PM   #2  
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Well there's a ton of different flavours for Linux, so that really makes your choice harder.
I'm currently using Fedora and it's working well.
You can find it here: FedoraMain - Fedora Project Wiki
You want the x86 version.
Download the ISO, burn them to disc with an ISO burner and away you go.
There's a ton of info on the link that explains what to do.

Good Luck

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Will software and hardware made for xp work with linux?
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On the whole yes.
I've installed Fedora and it's big brother RedHat on a number of machine, including a server and laptop.
No problems at all.
Admittedly things got interesting when it came to wireless, but even that is resolvable.
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I just recently set up my desktop as a dual boot Ubuntu/XP machine. I'm enjoying the learning part and the helpful Linux community.

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NK, now throw Vista on for lots of fun
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Ben,
nosirree Bob!

Matt, if you decide to go the same route as me let me know, I can set you up with links about Ubuntu and a list of tons of open source software.
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thanks yall, I got it to a disk now all I have to do is install it.
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I just found this link: Software Categories

Sweet, I wanted to try my hand at video editing and now I can.
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Need.That link is a straight 5
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