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mineistaken · 04-13-2013, 03:22 PM

I am curious if its is possible without huge inconvenience to run only free programs on your computer. Free OS, free alternative to MS office and so on. I got new PC and would like to try it, but I hear that its only trouble because many programs are not available for linux and so on.
Anybody has experience regarding this?

pornmasta · 04-13-2013, 03:34 PM

linux, open office...

Supz · 04-13-2013, 03:37 PM

really depends on what softwares you need. as pornmasta mentioned OpenOffice is a free version of office, which you can setup on linux. But other softwares you might want/need might not be available. If its just for office and web browsing its not a problem.

mineistaken · 04-13-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supz

really depends on what softwares you need. as pornmasta mentioned OpenOffice is a free version of office, which you can setup on linux. But other softwares you might want/need might not be available. If its just for office and web browsing its not a problem.

Basic home computer needs, something like: vlc player, winamp, avg antivirus, skype, for some work filezilla, for emails mozilla thunderbird etc. Simple programs like those, I would assume most of them are available on linux, or if not then there are many alternatives.

So I assume only those needing some specific programs would have trouble?

Barry-xlovecam · 04-13-2013, 04:25 PM

I don't think LINUX is about the "free" cost. Using LINUX is about being free to modify the system to your choosing.

Some software is not ported for LINUX. I keep a current Windows System for running certain software I need that will not run correctly on LINUX or that is only ported for Windows also for design and application testing.

mineistaken · 04-13-2013, 04:32 PM

which linux "version" would you recommend for easiest use?

Barry-xlovecam · 04-13-2013, 04:38 PM

Ubuntu, Debian, or for simplicity and a windows like feel Mint.

I like using the apt-get install system in terminal but there is a GUI (graphical user interface ) in the main menu called synaptic where you can install most of the software that is available.

04-13-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	Free alternative to windows and free programs only on your PC/laptop? I am curious if its is possible without huge inconvenience to run only free programs on your computer. Free OS, free alternative to MS office and so on. I got new PC and would like to try it, but I hear that its only trouble because many programs are not available for linux and so on. Anybody has experience regarding this?

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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	I don't think LINUX is about the "free" cost. Using LINUX is about being free to modify the system to your choosing. Some software is not ported for LINUX. I keep a current Windows System for running certain software I need that will not run correctly on LINUX or that is only ported for Windows also for design and application testing.

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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	Ubuntu, Debian, or for simplicity and a windows like feel Mint. I like using the apt-get install system in terminal but there is a GUI (graphical user interface ) in the main menu called synaptic where you can install most of the software that is available.

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pornmasta Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19,035	linux, open office...

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Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	really depends on what softwares you need. as pornmasta mentioned OpenOffice is a free version of office, which you can setup on linux. But other softwares you might want/need might not be available. If its just for office and web browsing its not a problem.

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mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	which linux "version" would you recommend for easiest use?