How good is Linux, how is it different from windows and can you use Skype with Linux ?

December 27th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
Linux
aussie_em asked:


Hi All,
I am looking at buying an Acer Aspire notebook that comes with Linux. However I have no ideas what linux really is, how to use it and how does it compare to Windows? How easy is it to use? Are you still able to watch DVDs and play cd’s on it? Also are you able to use Skype on it? I know this all sounds really blonde but i am, so i can get away with it! Thanks!
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Kansieo.com

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  1. Comment by jithu on 29 December 2008:

    yes u can use skype with linux…….
    linux is a good operating system which help from virus so linux operating is the best which i suggest u

  2. Comment by Purrplex on 29 December 2008:

    Linux is easy to use; but it might be a little difficult coming from Windows, and knowing how to do everything the Windows way. Today Linux is very similar in terms of files, directories, web browsers, etc., but it is also a lot more powerful, and it gives you more control.

    You are able to use Skype on it, yes.=

    You can play cd’s and watch DVDs. You can do practically all of that stuff, and more!

    There’s tons of help on the Internet for newbie Linux users, so never feel lost.

    I must tell you though that Linux laptops have the highest return rate– Windows users are just not ready for it!

    ~Purr

  3. Comment by ryanmoorey on 1 January 2009:

    Linux is way much better than windows! windows vista got alot of its ideas from it, and they say that linux is the best for: watching movies, listening to music, and serfing the net! plus online gaming.

    I suggest using Ubuntu if you want to use it.

    Here is a site to help you out:

    Link2:

    Oh and dont forget, its all free too! hehe.

    One more thing, check out youtube! they got alot of videos showing you all about ubuntu and linux etc…

  4. Comment by dave t on 3 January 2009:

    Linux is very different from Windows.
    You probably won’t be able to play all DVDs as Linux is not commercially made but by a worldwide community.
    This means that companies won’t licence Linux media players to be able to play encoded DVDs and similar.
    You cannot use windows software on it either.
    There is a Linux skype available
    I have linux on a laptop and its great. I also use Linux on my PC sometimes.
    it is totally different to XP or Vista but you can use it just as well once you’re used to it.
    The main thing is that it keeps costs down on laptops etc and you can dowload legal free full versions from the internet.
    Read more here.
    I’m guessing that having Vista probably puts £100 + on the price of the computer.

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