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Many fans of Linux strongly believe that Ubuntu is a much better system than the Windows operating systems, particularly Windows Vista. On the other hand, Microsoft fans strongly feel that Windows Vista is the more powerful and efficient operating system.

Afraid to install Linux? In this informative article, computer veteran Al Williams explains several ways to run Linux without changing your Windows operating system. In some case, you can even run Linux and Windows at the same time.

Recently, I looked at my old pc and thought, "What should I do with you?" Soon, it was wiped clean of the Windows Virus and it was sporting Ubuntu Linux. I've been satisfied since then, and there's nothing I could do on Windows that I can't do with Linux.

Ubuntu Linux is a popular, open source, linux-based operating system. Ubuntu serves as an affordable alternative to the more popular Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This article outlines its different capabilities.

If Linux is to become an upgrade path for ordinary Windows users, at least one distribution has to be installable the way the ordinary computer user will install it. Is Ubuntu going to live up to its publicity?

Linux can be a great operating system. But how do you install it and configure it to be useful?

It doesn't matter if you're new to the linux community or not, you're probably going to enjoy this new release of Ubuntu Linux, packed with fresh and exciting goodies.

The following article is going to teach you everything you need to know in order to make a USB flash drive with Ubuntu Linux installed, similar to the ones sold at PenLinux.com. However, there are a few things that you need to know first:

We have all heard of Linux,but how many of us have heard of Ubuntu Linux?

A relatively new distribution to enter the scene is called Ubuntu, and it's quickly become the most widely downloaded flavor of Linux. Great features and a seemless user experience have helped it on its way.

Ubuntu is bringing a new face to Linux along with a new sense of popularity.

Ubuntu works out of the box and even assists users with migrating Windows XP favorites and preferences, but what does it really offer most users?

Linux is an "open source" operating system, meaning that it can be modified and distributed freely. Because of this fact there are hundreds of Linux distributions in circulation and Linux is quickly becoming one of the world's most popular operating systems.

One of the newest - and hottest - versions of Linux at the moment is Linux Mint. Based on Ubuntu, Linux Mint bills itself as "Linux For The Desktop." Read my review to see if the product is worth the hype it is receiving.

Dell has announced that it will be selling certain consumer PCs with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed and by so doing admitting that Linux is actually ready for the mainstream consumer big time.

Linux and Windows are all the hype now-a-days to geeks all around the world. Should I use Linux or keep my Windows system. After reading this you will be able to make that decision.

In the computer world, not all video cards are the same, and not every operating system likes certain video cards. This article is one user's experience with Linux and ATI video cards.

Linux is the number one open source (free) operating system available to users, but how can it successfully battle larger companies like Microsoft and its Windows operating system?

2007 will be remembered as the year that Linux broke out into the mainstream with high profile products like the OLPC XO, gPC, Asus EEEpc and the ever increasing popularity of Ubuntu Linux. 2008 promises to be the year Linux comes home.

Moving from Windows to Linux is no small feat, especially when you don't know anything about Linux. However, it can be done, and Puppy Linux is an excellent program for an older computer.

Reasons why the author is choosing Linux over Mac and Windows, at least in the interim anyway.

Now, Dell has released two desktops and one notebook coming pre-installed with Linux software. Dell's XPX 410n and Dimension E520 desktops and the Inspirion E1505n will come with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux operating system as OEM software.

Jokosher is a new program for Linux, designed with many of the same ideals as Apple's Garage Band. It attempts to be a home user's dream: a recording and mixing program that's attractive, easy-to-use, and feature-filled.

Linux is already firmly entrenched on networks, web page and corporate servers, and it's even running the software of a plane, but can Linux ever hope to compete with Microsoft and Apple for the hearts and minds of desktop users? I say YES.

Many people think Linux is difficult to use. It's easier than you might think.

For some people, the desire to rid their computer of Microsoft products is philosophical as well as practical. In this article, I will discuss several programs to allow you to replace what Microsoft has to offer, for free!

If you have ever gotten frustrated by your Windows operating system, or desired to learn a new operating system such as Linux, it might be time to get started.

Understanding linux distros -- choosing the "right" distro -- overcoming "newbie" jitters

I used to think I'd have to spend a lot of time to get a Linux installation working. With the arrival of Ubuntu, that is not the case

Part two of my article, showing a Linux user running the Gnome desktop environment how it is possible to make a standard Gnome installation look very much like Mac OS X.

Like Spotlight and Google Desktop, Beagle is a metadata search tool (this time for Linux), that gets inside files, making searching more precise and the user more productive.

For years, Linux users have felt neglected and unappreciated, because companies didn't seem eager to support their products for Linux users. Flash was one of those products, but now, after the Linux version is finally up-to-date, installation is a snap.

In a previous article, I articulated a few reasons I thought Linux was ready, as the title of the article said, to take over the world. In this article, I play devil's advocate and explain exactly why that will NOT happen.

Automatix is a program designed to install popular programs on Linux, in a fashion that makes it simple for even the least experienced Linux user. In addition to popular programs, Automatix makes installing codecs, libraries and DVD access a snap.

Linux provides almost everything a home user needs in an operating system, but there are some things to consider before making the switch.

In spite of the "consensus" that there are no good games outside Windows, X-Box, Playstation and Nintendo, there are many good, fun, well-done games for Linux. In this article I will go over the five I play most often, and what makes them so fun.

One of the things a lot of Linux users like to do is tweak the appearance of their operating system. Unlike Mac and Windows, almost everything about Linux can be customized. Read this guide to find out how to end up with a very good Mac look-alike.

Microsoft has chosen not to release a version of their web browser - Internet Explorer - for Linux. But some people still need the functionality of IE. Read this article to find out how to use Internet Explorer in Linux. It's easier than you might think!

Dell Computers, responding to requests from customers and IT professionals, announced Friday that the company, reeling from multiple poor quarters, will begin selling a new line of computers loaded with Linux instead of Windows.

Linux is stable, attractive, and functional open source operating system. Haven't you always wanted to try it?

The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds opened a gateway that has lead the world in a number of exciting directions. This article tells of what Linux is and gives background into the origins and background of the creator, Linus Torvalds.

Those who keep up with tech news are seeing that several companies, government and otherwise, are switching to Linux based PC's. Why now?

Quite a few people these days are dual-booting Windows and Linux. The problem comes when trying to share a single hard drive between the two operating systems. In this guide I'll show how to solve this quandary.

An alternative to using the sometimes unreliable Windows operating system is available to consumers.

Ubuntu is a cost effective OS that everyone in the computer world can try and use with out any commitment. Using LiveCD technology allows you to try the OS and supporting software without installing on to your business or home computer.

Auntie Bu will discuss a detail or topic of Ubuntu vs Microsoft for the lay person in each article.

Tons of people use Windows, obviously, but every day, more and more are switching to Linux, for a number of reasons. Read on to find out how you can run both Windows and Linux on the same computer.

Most people expect their operating system to be able to play store-purchased (encrypted) DVDs right away, with no additional software. In this guide, I walk a user through a few easy steps in order to enable this feature in Ubuntu Linux.

In this article, I take a look at Ubuntu 7.10 - The Gutsy Gibbon. Released on October 18, the newest Ubuntu boasts improvements in speed, functionality, up-to-date programs, ease of use, and attractive (and functional) eye candy.

Why did I make the switch? Why does anyone? I switched for two reasons - money and hatred. A lack of money to get my Mac fixed and a hatred of Windows. That left Linux, and I'm glad I made the switch!

This article explains why I feel Ubuntu is a good, solid operating system choice.

The popular Ubuntu Linux operating system is now available on three computers from Dell.

Ubuntu has become one of the most popular Linux distributions because of its versatility, stability, and simplicity. It is also popular in different niches because of the three versions outside of the basic Ubuntu line: Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu.

I would gladly start using Ubuntu if there was a way to get my HP Pavillion online.

It used to be as simple as dragging a font file into a single virtual directory, but with Ubuntu Hardy Heron, installing fonts is a bit more complicated... but not much. Read this guide to find out how to install fonts in Ubuntu Linux.

There are many valid reasons to switch from Microsoft Windows to Ubuntu Linux. Both the general computer user and corporations can benefit from the switch to Ubuntu.

How to install Ubuntu linux and Compiz to add nice visual effects.

A free program trumps Vista for eye-candy visual computer effects.

On May 24, Dell announced the availability of three computers which will be sold with Ubuntu Linux installed as the operating system and not Windows Vista. I took a close look at one model to see how much cost savings there really is between the two.

The latest version of Ubuntu Linux, known as "Feisty Fawn" will soon be released. It is much easier to use than any previous version of Linux has been, coming now with out-of-the-box wireless support, codec-finding software, and Windows migration tools.

The final of three installments in my review of Ubuntu 7.04 (the Feisty Fawn), details problems new users may find when attempting to play certain multimedia formats, as well as a few tips to really make Ubuntu "usable" in today's proprietary world.

The popular Ubuntu distribution is poised to become the first foray into open source mobile computing.

So you have an old pc gathering dust in the garage. You have Windows but its full of viruses and Microsoft doesn't support windows 98 any more. Why not install Linux on it and bring it back to life.

Linux has been moving into the mainstream computer scene at a breakneck pace over the last few years. One of the reasons Linux has gained popularity in the world of the non-geek is the immense failure of Microsoft's latest operating system, Vista.

Detailed howto article to setup automated backups using built-in features of Ubuntu (TAR and cron).

Everyone's heard about the problems with Microsoft's new operating system Vista. Fewer people have heard about the up-and-coming alternative, Ubuntu. But that may all change this year.

A review of the best open-source Linux software for webmasters and graphic designers. Linux offers top-notch, free software alternatives to expensive Windows programs. Professional web and graphic design can be achieved without the huge cost.

Article citing my opinion based on my experience with Linux, Mac and Vista

There are hundreds of different "flavors" of Linux, nearly all of them available completely free of charge. Linux is stable, fast, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and all kinds of hardware. So why isn't it more popular?

In another article I talk about why I made the switch to Linux in the first place, and how happy I am that I'm using it. But there's still a part of me that would prefer using a Mac. Read this article to find out why I think that part may never get its way... maybe.

Ubuntu is a Linux based computer operating system which is simple to use, becoming extremely popular and is dependable, reliable, user friendly and more importantly it's free!

A review of the installation and use of the latest release of Ubuntu, version 8.04 Beta, Hardy Heron.

What will really spur Linux's success on the desktop can be summed up in one word: failure. Linux will succeed because it fails, and this is why.

Here is a daily script that can be used to backup files automatically using two built-in features of Ubuntu, cron and TAR.

Use a Linux live cd to exactly clone a hard drive.

Linux is an interesting, free open source operating system that is becoming increasingly popular in modern times. More people are downloading and....

Zenwalk Linux is a variety of Linux based on the xfce desktop environment. For those computer users looking for a simpler way to compute, or simply to breathe new life into old hardware, Zenwalk Linux may be just the thing.

PCLinuxOS is a distribution of Linux that, if this isn't the exact intent, will very much feel like home to Windows users, or ex-Windows users. From the theme to the overall look and feel, however, PCLinuxOS is very configurable, and very much Linux.

This article points out a couple of reasons why Linux is a better operating system than windows. It gives a short description for each point, and hopefully will allow people to better understand why Linux is being an ever more popular operating system.

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that releases a new stable version every six months. Based on Debian, Ubuntu has only been around for three years, but has quickly become a Linux favorite. In this review, see what I think of the most recent release, known as the Feisty Fawn.

Last-Exit is a Linux client for LastFM (written with the Gnome desktop environment in mind), that in my experience is a better, more efficient way for users to use the LastFM service. The official Linux client is very good. Last-Exit is just better.

Review of the open-source operating system--Ubuntu

Brief overview of Ubuntu 7.10

Dell and Ubuntu announced on Tuesday that Dell has selected Ubuntu, an open-source Linux distribution, for its new line of Linux computers. The move seems logical for the world's 2nd largest hardware seller and most popular desktop Linux.

Have you decided to look past the trite OS's of today and venture into the world of Linux? If so, I'm sure that by now you are in love with it. Can Ubuntu get anymore awesome than it already is? The answer is yes.

Google released its desktop meta search tool - called simply Google Desktop - for Linux recently, and while it doesn't have the same features as the Windows version, it's on par with the Mac version and a nice addition to the Linux community.

Ubuntu-Tweak is a new utility designed to allow new (and old) Ubuntu users to tweak some otherwise hard-to-reach settings. I took a look at Ubuntu-Tweak (admittedly still in its infancy), and liked what I saw.

My first impressions of this popular Linux Distribution.

A review of the fairly new Linux Mint OS including the main differences between it and it's direct ancestor Ubuntu.

A guide to many practical considerations when changing your OS from Windows to Linux.

Although it comes out of the box in a fairly simple configuration, Nautilus - the default file manager for Ubuntu Linux - is very extensible.

What follows is a handful of ways (but not the only ways) to install new software in Ubuntu Linux. Hopefully this will make it easier for anyone reading my reviews to try out software I recommend.

GnuCash is a free, open source money manager for Linux and Windows. It offers a ton of features, and is really easy to use.

An overview of the Mandriva Linux operating system, highlighting its basic features and performance, and how the system compares to its competitors.

The docking station has become a favorite of many computer users. First introduced on the Mac OS, the docking station has migrated to both Windows....