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Getting Linux
From free download to official distributions,
there are several ways to get Linux.
| What exactly means "Getting Linux"
You don't just need Linux. You need a Linux distribution.
Basically, Linux is only a kernel, and even the best kernel is not, for the normal user, something very interesting by itself. Let's see it like a car engine. It's certainly very important that this engine be fast and reliable. But getting it is not a very useful thing to do, unless you get the car too.
So you don't just need the kernel, but a full-featured Operating System, wich comes with several system utilities and, perhaps the most important thing, an installation program.
Now days, not only all "Linux distribution" contains all this, but they also contains several hundred of applications, which range from the old good pacman game to the most sophisticated word processor. |
| Choosing a distribution
Make your own choice.
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| So, you want to "download Linux"?
Not always the less expensive way, but certainly the most difficult.
If you have never experimented Linux, just forget it. Even if downloading 600 MB is not a problem for you, even if you have an unexpensive internet connection, this still the most difficult way to get Linux, and so the worst thing to do for a new user. Anyway, if you absolutely want to do it, you can find download instructions on the web pages listed above.
You may also visit www.icewalkers.com where a lot of Linux distributions are listed together with download links. |
| Low cost CD-ROM
Linux CD-ROM for less than 2$.
This is probably the best way to give Linux a first try. For less than 2$ you can buy on-line a CD-ROM of pratically all major Linux distribution. In example, Linux CD-ROM are available for $1.99 at Cheap Bytes. |
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Books with free companion CD
Nothing better than a book to learn.
Well, installing Linux, as installing any other Operating System, is not an easy task.
For a new user, buying a book can be a good idea, particulary when it comes with freeCD containing
one or more Linux distribution. So why not take a look at some Linux installation books?
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| Official Linux Distribution
The easy way.
Official Linux distribution come with additional applications, printed manual, e-mail or phone support which make installing Linux more easy that can do any other method listed above. Prices usually range from $40 to about $80. |
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