Ren.182
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Hey all.
I may like to install Linux for general use onto my system along with Windows XP for gaming.
Just got a few questions (or a lot, i dunno, thinking as i type now )
Will Linux run on my current system? I don't want to have to purchase anything extra at all.
Will it effect the other computers on my network at all? They all run Windows XP and get their internet from me. Will they still be able to get the internet if i'm in Linux?
Will i be able to share files between the two installs? Like movies, music, documents and images which were originally saved in Windows XP, and vice versa?
Is it hard to install Linux? I have a pretty good knowledge on computers, but never really used a Linux OS before.
What would be the best Linux version to go with?
I know i probably wont be able to do this because the drivers were meant for Windows. But if i plug my webcam in, will the drivers on the CD that came with it work on the Linux install?
Is driver support any good for linux from nVidia etc (drivers for my hardware)
Is there good software for Linux? Like word processors, music players, movie players etc?
And i think my last question is... Is it really worth it? Or should i just stick to Windows XP for everything? I think it may be my best option, but i guess i feel like a bit of a change.
Thanks for any help. I know theres a lot of questions.
I may like to install Linux for general use onto my system along with Windows XP for gaming.
Just got a few questions (or a lot, i dunno, thinking as i type now )
Will Linux run on my current system? I don't want to have to purchase anything extra at all.
Will it effect the other computers on my network at all? They all run Windows XP and get their internet from me. Will they still be able to get the internet if i'm in Linux?
Will i be able to share files between the two installs? Like movies, music, documents and images which were originally saved in Windows XP, and vice versa?
Is it hard to install Linux? I have a pretty good knowledge on computers, but never really used a Linux OS before.
What would be the best Linux version to go with?
I know i probably wont be able to do this because the drivers were meant for Windows. But if i plug my webcam in, will the drivers on the CD that came with it work on the Linux install?
Is driver support any good for linux from nVidia etc (drivers for my hardware)
Is there good software for Linux? Like word processors, music players, movie players etc?
And i think my last question is... Is it really worth it? Or should i just stick to Windows XP for everything? I think it may be my best option, but i guess i feel like a bit of a change.
Thanks for any help. I know theres a lot of questions.