What is Linux - An Introduction to the whole 'Linux' thing.

[Commodore]

For all the Linux beginners: If you're having a difficult time deciding what distribution to choose, Distro Watch has a comprehensive list. Check out the most popular by rank first.

[Lemons Kushy]

+1 for no virus's.

[Pulse]

Good contribution, this thread helps me gain interest in Linux.

[Jet]

I learned a lot and I think I'm going to try it on one of my older computers.

[Bigandrewgold]

Thanks for this, will help me out

[Mao]

I'm planning to make a permanent switch from Windows to Linux. For now, I play around with it on a small partition in my laptop. Should I use it after being well-versed with programming languages, or should I use Linux to learn them? As of now, I only use VB. I'm a total, total noob in python, and I am yet to study others.

[Chief]

Nice thread mate. Should help Linux beginners.

[rattlesnake™]

Nice thread dude

Ubuntu is No.1

[Vital Signs]

Great thread. I remember when I first made the switch to Linux quite awhile ago. All I even use anymore.

[Shock]

Nice intro.

I would use it but I have everything on my PC and I am used to Windows 7 right now...

if I get my second PC fixed I might try it out.