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I have linux installed on my computer. Ubuntu did everything, all I had to do was click next answer a few questions and it deleted Windows xp and everything works. I have internet, sound for music, and it even made a music folder for me. It only took a little over 30 minutes. The only thing it did not do is transfer my favorites over into the web browser. I can't find where Ubuntu stored my favorites at. I had a lot of work information on there so hopefully someone knows where Ubuntu store the favorites when it installs. It's kind of ugly but I changed that real fast by changing the wallpaper. The difference between linux and Windows is that Windows has a start button and this has a little circle emblem and it is at the top of the screen and not the bottom. Also it has a place called Applications Places and System.
It detected my external hard drive too and it seems really quick. Folders and stuff opens up fast. When I had Windows it would take about 5 seconds for a folder to open after I clicked it. This is pretty good.
It detected my external hard drive too and it seems really quick. Folders and stuff opens up fast. When I had Windows it would take about 5 seconds for a folder to open after I clicked it. This is pretty good.
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Also, when did you buy the computer? Typically Linux distributions are way behind for new hardware support.
Lastly, it may not get as much spyware, but it isn't as secure as you think.
I'll have to get geeky with you on that question. What you asked is why is Linux free (as in beer) but the more appropriate question is why Linux is free (as in freedom, or free speech)? The answer to the former is actually just a side benefit of the answer to the latter. The major reason:
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html
It's a worthwhile read... There is a ton of awesome software out there written by people who choose the GPL license (which guarantees the software be open for anyone to modify and pass those same rights on to the next person). Linus Torvolds chose the GPL license for his Linux kernel and most of the software included with Linux is licensed under the GPL (or other open source licenses). Everything I write outside of the place I work I license under the GPL. It's my way of giving back.
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