If you found the title of this article interesting, chances are you are considering about using Linux as your primary or even just an alternative OS when you're just sick of your old system. But many think that Linux is too complicated that it appeals only to geeks. Here's a guide for the complete novice to prove that this wonderful operating system is actually for everyone.
1. Choose a Linux distribution for you
Linux distributions, or distros for short, are different packages of the Linux kernel. The kernel is the core of every operating system. Think of it as the basic ingredients to make an ice cream such as milk, sugar and cream. The distro is the flavor you add to that mix to give it a different taste, but the core ingredients remain.
Different distros have different pre-installed programs targeted towards various users. For example, the Ubuntu distro is for general users that comes with a user-friendly desktop interface. If you are a beginner, I recommend you get Ubuntu for exactly this reason. Other popular distributions are openSUSE, Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, and Red Hat, to name a few.
2. Download and burn installer
What's great about choosing Ubuntu and other Linux distros is that installers usually fit in a blank CD. No need to buy a more expensive DVD and waste the extra space the medium offers. You can find installers in image format with an ISO file extension. Simply burn it using your favorite burning program. For those with slower connections, you can actually request for an installer to be mailed to you and it's completely free!
3. Try it
If you are not ready yet for a complete change, there are a lot of ways to preview Ubuntu and see if it works for you. There is the Live CD (or USB) option where you can boot from the media where the installer is saved. That way, nothing is ever changed in the operating system already installed in your computer. You can also have it installed inside Windows and easily uninstall it just like any Windows programs. Finally, you can dual or triple boot it with other operating systems if you want to get the best of all worlds.
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