Linux Questions

[Howell]

About to switch from xp to linux mint

a few questions

My default system recovery hp thing is windows xp so if i dont want linux anymore can i just use system recovery to go back to xp or do i need an xp disc

Will mint screw up my drivers?

Can i do normal things on xp on mint? like microsoft powerpoint and others?

[Solidus]

Linux Mint has a Microsoft Office like program built in.
It will not screw up your drivers.
Yes, you can switch back to XP at any time. Why not dual boot?

[Fade]

Id go with iBruteforce and duel boot them.
mint and xp do the same basic things and anything you want is free with linux.
Drivers should work fine.
I'd make the switch

[Tim]

If you want you can try a program called Wubi so you can easily install and uninstall ubuntu to try it out. Alternativley you can use a Virtual Machine, google Virtual Box.