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Iris Offline
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02-11-2011, 05:54 PM
Alright, Ive been thinking of turning my laptop into a coding zone.
I've been told Linux is the best OS for it? Is that true?

I found a long list of why Linux is better then Windows Seven operating systems. It said no virus. Is that true?
Im pretty sure its possible to get a virus on practically anything.

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02-12-2011, 09:55 AM
(02-11-2011, 05:54 PM)Iris Wrote: Alright, Ive been thinking of turning my laptop into a coding zone.
I've been told Linux is the best OS for it? Is that true?

I found a long list of why Linux is better then Windows Seven operating systems. It said no virus. Is that true?
Im pretty sure its possible to get a virus on practically anything.

Thanks.

it is very possible to get a virus on Linux. The thing is its not very widely used so most people don't take the time to code one. plus if you don't work on your root account then the virus wont do to much anyway.
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02-12-2011, 10:28 AM
May I ask what would be the best software to use when installing? I've only heard of ubunto.
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02-12-2011, 05:42 PM
Check out Arch Linux and Mint. My two personal favorites Tongue
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02-12-2011, 11:15 PM
(02-12-2011, 05:42 PM)Impurity Wrote: Check out Arch Linux and Mint. My two personal favorites Tongue

Would you happen to have a link to direct download?
Thank you very much.
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02-12-2011, 11:36 PM
Arch is definitely not for beginners.
There is malware which can infect the Linux kernel, but no Windows virus can do that. You're generally a lot safer using Linux.
Here's a few distro's recommended for beginners,
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=66
http://crunchbanglinux.org/
http://opengeu.intilinux.com/
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02-13-2011, 08:27 AM
Sorry, he's right, Arch Linux isn't for beginners. Habitual to recommend it. Go with Mint.
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02-13-2011, 09:07 AM
(02-12-2011, 11:36 PM)Solidus Wrote: Arch is definitely not for beginners.
There is malware which can infect the Linux kernel, but no Windows virus can do that. You're generally a lot safer using Linux.
Here's a few distro's recommended for beginners,
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=66
http://crunchbanglinux.org/
http://opengeu.intilinux.com/

Truth.
Mint is a lot easier, really.
Mint is more intuitive for beginners, so would recommend you to go with it!
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02-20-2011, 12:48 AM
Aight thanks all. Ended up using mint. Liking it so far Smile
Just sad I lost some programs :/
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02-20-2011, 09:29 AM
Which programs? I'll suggest a better alternative.
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