Szalajj wrote:
My late boyfriend swore by Linux as an operating system.
Contrary to earlier postings, Linux is not that hard to learn, depending on which "Flavor" you choose. The different "Flavors" of Linux make the choice difficult. He preferred Ubantu, but he would experiment with each new "Flavor" of Linux when they came out. Some are more complicated operating systems than others.
His computer was quad-boot, running Windows XP, Windows 7, and 2 different versions of Linux. My computers are tri-boot, with 2 Windows versions, and 1 Linux "Flavor", which I rarely use. His computer has sat for 30 months, only being booted up about 6 times since his death. He was a self taught techie, and specialized in Windows system recovery and repair.
But, he wasn't into photography, and he didn't have a need for a photo editor.
There are many magazines available at your local bookstore that cover Linux and their various operating systems or "Flavors".
Linux commands may have different different names, and are located in different places in and on their drop down menus, but they will often do the same thing as a Windows command.
Yes, there is a learning curve, but for someone who is computer illiterate, some Linux programs are easier for them to learn and run than Windows, and the operating system is free.
But, the common photo editors that everyone is familiar with do not work in Linux. You will have to start all over again and learn a new editing software.
So, I guess the question needs to be asked, why are you considering adding or switching to Linux?
Are there any other reasons than you heard about it, or is there a specific reason that you "NEED" to add it, or are you considering a complete change from Windows to Linux.
Yes, someone who is a techie could help you set up your boot menu to add a Linux boot option, but make sure that they know what they are doing, or you may need to reformat your entire computer. That could turn into a nightmare if you don't own and posses your operating software on a disc with the actual codes for the disc and your computer.
With Windows 10, you will have to purchase a new copy of the software each time that you try to reformat your computer.
I wish you luck with whichever choice you make.
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Windows 10 every time you reformat you computer.
If you updated a Windows 7 or above computer you can use the new activation code that was created with the update.
You can also download a Windows 10 iso and burn it to a DVD or make a bootable USB key and reinstall from them and use this activation code or use the activation code that came with your computer. There is generally a sticker on your computer with this code.