windows vs. linux

whats the diff...if i know windows and might wana switch...will it all be familiar and also is there a 64 bit linux out and whats it like?

 

I hate to say it but the best way to find out the answer is to experience it first hand!
I have used Mandrake Linux 6, RedHat 7, currently using Suse 8.2 and FedoraCore Linux (which is pretty much RedHat 10). I liked the versions of Linux developed and distributed over the last year or two because they made them much more user friendly, easier to install/configure, especially the Suse 8.2 and FedoraCore was a pleasant experience from start to finish. Talk about automated installation (Operating system and drivers)! The 2-CD FedoraCore came with a book called "Linux for non-geeks" (that is me!?) by Rickford Grant, retailed for $34.95 (but I got it on sale for $20 )
It comes with free optional goodies such as MS Office compatible OpenOffice, screen capture/image viewer-editor software Gimp, Music player, editor, ripper, CD burning software, integrated zip utility....a lot like XP with boat load of fre optional utilities to list here. I totally love it. Of course for someone not familiar with Linux it will require some getting used to but I think the feeling would be comparable for someone switching from Linux to Windows or from MAC to Windows, etc.

You gotta give it a shot, Suse Linux have free downloads that lets you run it from the CD without any installation to your HardDisk which eliminates poriblems with conflicts with the existing OS.
The book I mentioned also provides all the instructions, suggestions and tips you need from installation to configuration....
But remember I am not saying this is better than that, no OS is picture perfect but explore if you can!
Good Luck!

 

hmm...does linux have a 64 bit version?

 

Yes, most Linux falovrs I know supports 64-bit and they have been way before Windows XP came out with its 64-bit version! But for a Linux noob I think that is hardly a concern if you know what I mean?

 

wait...but if i get linux shouldnt ig et 64 bit now rather then later?

 

Element I found out you asked similar questions before on another thread, but to make better sense of your question let me explain this:
To full utilize the 64-bit processing power you need:
a 64-bit Operating System and a 64-bit CPU!
If you got them both then great! If one is missing then it doesn't make much sense....of course if you plan to upgrade your CPU in the near future (or any other upgrades) then act accordingly.

 

yea ijust found that thread from ur link...i thought it was gone or something...i gota 64 bit both...asus a8v delux and athlon 64 3500 so...does linux look like windows and stuff...i went to the download sitea nd theres like so much to put on cd's and stuff...i need help doin it if i am gona...should i? like is it worth it speed wise and overall

 

If you couldn't download a free copy or thought it was too much work, then look for that book I mentioned in my earlier post, trust me it is a good book to have especially someone who has no prior Linux experience and the book comes with 2-CDs (one has the FedoraCore and the other one has optional free software on it).
I just installed it a few days ago on one of my test machines which has the following specs (and it still runs great and FedoraCore is really sweet looking not to mention the free optional utilities and server components):
Pentium III 800MHz, Soyo 7IS2 mobo, 224MB PC100 SDRAM, Chaintech GeForce4 Ti4800 SE, etc etc..
I looks a lot like a Windows XP/2000pro environment and using it seems very easy, book covers all aspects that you might need help on.

 

fedora core 64?

 

I believe it is FedoraCore 2 for 64-bit computing. But only try Linux for exploring and general computing purposes, ok?
If you are a hardcore gamer, -IMO- you'd be better of using XP (even the standard 32-bit version) on your system.

 

i just want the best expierence from my computer...not a hard core gamer...whats imo...and i play css a lil thats it i also just got cod

 

sorry, IMO short for: In My Opinion.
Ok, time for me to go play some RavenShield online!

Good Luck to you!

 

Windows vs. Linux http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/Linux.vs.Windows.html

 

I hate to sound mean, but for you with the various postings I have read I would stick with windows and wait for a 64 bit windows to come out commericaly be for messing with 64 bit os.