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mineistaken 04-13-2013 03:22 PM
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?

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 (Post 19576820)
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.


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