should i try linux

[zerouplol12]

all of my life ive used win and right know i fill like i want to try out new things so could anyone give me a pro con list of linux pls

 

[NinjaStyle013]

Pros

 

Runs on anything, lightwieght

 

Cons

 

Cant run any games on it, its a pain to do even the most basic of things

 

Stick to windows.

[Excon]

I don't see a point unless you need for something practical or just want to mess around with terminal. The only reason I use it is I host multiple game server's. Rather than installing it on your main PC spend 30$ on a Raspberry Pi.

[mgsstar]

You could burn a live CD (if available) of the linux distribution that you want and try it out without installing it.

[WoodenMarker]

It's good to learn but it's best to put it on a secondary system so you can use Windows when you need to.

[Sharp_3yE]

YEA WHY NOT!!! But keep windows. Either you dual boot, or use a second computer with Linux and play around with it. Don't make Linux your main computer. Though quite a few people like it.

[MetalLobster]

You could burn a live CD (if available) of the linux distribution that you want and try it out without installing it.

 

Basically, this. Next best thing is to use a VM software and make VM's with Linux. 

[DaCoder]

I would recommend either Ubuntu or Mint. Both of these however, cannot run Windows Games. Or even do most basic things. If you plan to browse the web, or code, then Linux is good. Otherwise, don't.

 

Also, before you start into Linux, learn the lingo. Linux Mint 12 required a self install of Nvidia drivers. (It was a pain in the ass)

[GaZinggEr]

get virtualbox https://www.virtualbox.org/, Install Ubuntu, Xubuntu or Mint, and remember to install Guest additions (comes with VB) and then mess around all you like.

[James_McKeane]

Absolutely. I run Mint 15 and Kali Linux on a separate laptop and its great and alot of fun. Some tips:

 

*Get the latest plain Ubuntu release, not a derivative (xubuntu, kubuntu. lubuntu, etc.) unless you have a specific reason for doing so. They're all based on the standard release, but the standard release is the most downloaded Linux distro, which means a broad online support forum. Also, derivative releases sometimes have alterations that sort of "get in the way".

 

*If you do want a derivative, avoid Linux Mint KDE. The KDE Workspaces desktop will drive you up the f**** wall. Get the MATE or Cinnamon desktop version.

 

*There is some getting use to the Unix directory structure. Here's a wikipedia link that helped me https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix_directory_structure

 

*Some lingo you might want to learn (the articles are kinda old, but mostly still apply).

 

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/learning-linux-lingo/

 

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2177664,00.asp

[zerouplol12]

so linux dosent actually have anything special like games in win and editing in mac?

[DaCoder]

so linux dosent actually have anything special like games in win and editing in mac?

Linux is special because of how dang usable and customizable it is. In fact Android is Linux. It is super lightweight. Furthermore, if game devs actually cared about Linux. It would be a great gaming os.

All Linux is good for programming.

[Maxibonbits]

Linux is more than capable of doing all your basic tasks.

 

Steam is now available on Linux as well, and their are some games available for it with more coming in the future.

 

As for lightweight, there are many good lightweight distributions, however i don't feel they are truly capable of demonstrating what Linux is capable of.

 

It is definitely worth trying Ubuntu, if you run Windows 7 do not use a virtual machine, instead install it using Wubi http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer

 

Wubi lets you install/uninstall Ubuntu as if it was any other windows program. Once it is installed just restart your pc and you have the option of booting into ubuntu.

[WoodenMarker]

so linux dosent actually have anything special like games in win and editing in mac?

It's super light weight and you can customize it to basically do anything. It's very efficient for running things like a Minecraft server and you can run it on a potato.

[MsTrMind]

Pro:

awesome

free

light weight

universal (meaning it runs on everything)

99% customizable

great for school/work environments

 

Cons:

If you tell anyone you use linux, you look like a nerd...

no great game support (check steam for linux, POL, anotherone I forgot)

[MrSuperb]

ubuntu + light weight ??      :lol:    :lol:  :lol: 

[pewpewmerica]

I wouldnt, try mac os if you really want something new

[_wky]

If you have a low powered netbook or something that you don't rely upon then you could stick Linuix on that so can still run Windows on your main machine.