Beginner Linux question

Ok, recently I downloaded FreeBSD , installed and was lost.. lol then I got Mandrake which was alot easier to learn on. I have both Linux and Windows installed on the same computer on diffrent drives, so when I boot up I can pick which one to use.

Right now im just useing the linux to learn on, my question is .. is it secure to do that? to have both linux and windows on your computer? also which Linux is the best for beginners?

Redhat?

I really would like to switch from Windows to Linux eventually but cant because windows has too many applications I need like nero burning, mp3 and video players, ect..

thanks for any help

 

I don't know too much about Linux, but I was reading the other day about it a bit and I saw the sticky on the Linux page.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=108015

It answered those questions for me. Check it out, it is very good.

 

Well, I'd check out kubuntu as a starter distro, to be honest.

 

awesome thanks, guess I will just have to get used to the command line again. I like linux only thing is I havent figured out how to install new applications for it lol

oh well, i guess best thing is to get a book from the library on it huh

thanks

 

Or download one from the net.....

Or buy one from Amazon.....

 

Somewhat old thread but heres my opinion. Using both windows and linux on same pc is Ok. For a beginner i recommend linux live which is much easier Imo. My personal favorite is: http://www.slax.org/