But seriously. Why Linux?
Linux is awesome for a number of reasons. Lets go over them.
It's free!
Linux is completely free, as well as nearly everything you can put on it. With Linux, there are no free trials, nor strings attached. Linux is free, so when you install Linux, not only will you never have to ever enter a product key, but you won't keep having to spend money on software.
Linux is completely free, as well as nearly everything you can put on it. With Linux, there are no free trials, nor strings attached. Linux is free, so when you install Linux, not only will you never have to ever enter a product key, but you won't keep having to spend money on software.
Installing Linux is very easy. You'll be prompted for basic install information such as your timezone in order for Linux to correctly set your clock, and you'll set up the main account by specifying a username and password to log in. It also takes very little time to Install. On average, Linux takes 20-30 minutes to install. Just order a pizza and start a Linux install at the same time. You'll be amazed.
It's fast and lightweight
Linux has a faster boot up, shut down, and log in time than Windows, and a more consistent performance, meaning if your system is running smoothly, it will generally stay that way. From my personal experience, Linux has managed it's memory far better than Windows, and although it has a slightly slower gaming performance, there are fewer surprise lags, they are less severe, and they generally go away. Linux crashes very rarely. Linux is also very lightweight, and typically takes up around 3 gigabytes of space on your hard drive, in comparison to other operating systems (Windows 7 at 15GB and OSX11 at 10.8 GB)
It's secure
No operating system is ever truly immune to viruses, but systems that are not used as much will be less targeted. I remember a conversation I had with a friend. He told me there were three piggy banks: One that had a lot of money in, and two that had very little in it. He asked that if I was a robber, which one I would steal from. He said that the piggy bank with more money was like Windows. Because more people use it, more people are going to make viruses for it. Linux is sparsely heard of, so it is targeted less.
Now with this said, Linux is not secure just because it is less targeted, but also because of the people using Linux. One reason I love using Linux, is because the members of the Linux community are generally very respectful. Linux users tend to be smart, and most of the community is made up of programmers. Although they can easily make a virus, they don't want viruses being made for them. Therefore, they choose to respect other Linux users.
Package managers!
Linux organizes the software you use into packages. In a typical case, each piece of software, like Firefox or Dropbox, makes up one package. Programs called package managers can be used to install a package by simply clicking a check box. By selecting software you want to install and applying the changes, the package manager goes through the list of programs it knows (Repositories) and if a box is checked, it will seek the internet to download and install the program for you. This can also be done via command line. Even when you don't see the program you're looking for in the package manager, there's always Google. Just remember, that for every viable Windows program, there is a Linux alternative.
Linux has a faster boot up, shut down, and log in time than Windows, and a more consistent performance, meaning if your system is running smoothly, it will generally stay that way. From my personal experience, Linux has managed it's memory far better than Windows, and although it has a slightly slower gaming performance, there are fewer surprise lags, they are less severe, and they generally go away. Linux crashes very rarely. Linux is also very lightweight, and typically takes up around 3 gigabytes of space on your hard drive, in comparison to other operating systems (Windows 7 at 15GB and OSX11 at 10.8 GB)
It's secure
No operating system is ever truly immune to viruses, but systems that are not used as much will be less targeted. I remember a conversation I had with a friend. He told me there were three piggy banks: One that had a lot of money in, and two that had very little in it. He asked that if I was a robber, which one I would steal from. He said that the piggy bank with more money was like Windows. Because more people use it, more people are going to make viruses for it. Linux is sparsely heard of, so it is targeted less.
Now with this said, Linux is not secure just because it is less targeted, but also because of the people using Linux. One reason I love using Linux, is because the members of the Linux community are generally very respectful. Linux users tend to be smart, and most of the community is made up of programmers. Although they can easily make a virus, they don't want viruses being made for them. Therefore, they choose to respect other Linux users.
It's what you make it
True Linux is made for the user. One way this is brought about is by enabling options. Linux is easy and fun to customize. Users are always looking for ways to make their interface personal, and because so many Linux users contribute to the community, many themes and graphical enhancements are available to download.
Package managers!
Linux is awesome; it's free, secure, and you can customize it however you want. It's easy to install, and it takes up less space than other operating systems.
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