Hello Melinda,
I think I understand where you are coming from. I have been using
Linux for approx. 13 years now, but only within the last 2 years have I
been relying on Linux as my desktop OS. Earlier versions of Linux
proved powerful on a "server" level, but was not readily adaptable to a
user level.
I would suggest, just stepping into the world of open source, that you
try a couple of "live" cd releases first to determine if Linux can meet
your needs. Some of the notable distributions for those coming from a
Windows environment:
* Knoppix
* Ubuntu
Knoppix has a "close" to windows feel, while offering the ability to run
the whole OS from a CD without screwing up your hard drive data. Same
with Ubuntu, though the look and feel is more close to a circa Mac
Classic feel.
I'd say, try either one, try the apps included, and decide if the apps
included meet your needs. If they don't, then make a list of the
shortcomings, and post here again where several people will be sure to
post the equivalent type of applications to meet your needs.
Melinda wrote:
>
> NumPy,
>
> Skill level with Windows is about 7 out of 10, with Linux, can we use
> negative numbers? I've never used it other than when I worked for
> Amazon.com, and that Linux system was a joke... probably the oldest
> version available.
>
> As far as what I want to do, I just bop around on the net, for which I
> use FireFox for, get email which I now use Tunderbird, I edit photos
> with Photoshop Elements, basic stuff like that...
>
> Melinda
>
> Billy R Baldwin wrote:
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> <mailto:LINUX_Newbies%40yahoogroups.com>, "Melinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> Windows has crashed for the last time here at my house, and I am now
> >> looking for an alternative to this frustrating and unreliable program.
> >> Can anyone tell me where to start when installing Linux or other OS?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Melinda
> >>
> >>
> > Melinda,
> > First off let me say, that there are a plethora of LINUX distributions
> > available. To better help you, in your decision, what exactly is your
> > skill level? What exactly will you use the OS for?
> >
> > ~NumPy
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