Thread: What is linux ? Its various types

Hello To all

I have an question

What is exactly Linux? why there are different Linuxes for ex. Redhat ,Suce, Ubantu?? Which is the best one??

Thanks in advance : )

Give this a read - Linux Online - About the Linux Operating System

To get started you may try Ubuntu. When you get a feel of things, you yourselves will know which version is right for you.

Linux is just another operating system like Windows. ie, you won't need Windows is you are using Linux. Windows is developed and distributed by Microsoft, Linux is available from different companies. Hence different name. The basic architecture is same.

Thanks..for information ..Linux website is really good..

Originally Posted by rpha88

Thanks..for information ..Linux website is really good..

Hope by this time you must have tried some flavour of *nix. If not just you can try with live bootable linux, it is free unlike M$$$$$$$$$$$ (MicroSoft), soft cos of the cool $$$$$$... Linux is free and you get everyting from office applications to develpoment IDEs and graphycial and video editing to name a few obsolutely free.

Before Jumping into Linux,I will recommend People Learn What Open Source is:
The GNU Operating System
We welcome you to 'Make The Move'
Check these Sites for Simple Understandings:
get GNU/Linux!
Why Linux is better

and Ubuntu is a good Distribution(Distro) for Starters

Linux is something that is not for common man.

Originally Posted by mickey

Linux is something that is not for common man.

May Be.But,what is wrong with trying.hardware Support and expecting support a la windows like will not work with Linux.the key is to learn about how open source works.

yes its better (only) for learning..

Originally Posted by prakash_mvpa

May Be.But,what is wrong with trying.hardware Support and expecting support a la windows like will not work with Linux.the key is to learn about how open source works.

Linux Today - The Hobbyists OS

Originally Posted by mickey

yes its better (only) for learning..

I used Windows for 8 years since I was in class 6th, After coming to college and using Ubuntu, I must say, I'm loving the flexibility it provides. The best thing? I tell Linux what to do, Windows used to tell me "hey you can do this, not allowed to this, this is against EULA and other crap". And "its not for the common man", my dad who knows nothing except clicking some buttons in Word processing, uses Ubuntu and he likes the way it starts up in 20 seconds (beat that) and everything (including HP printer/scanner/copier, his Sony handycam, Sony mobile phone) works without installing *any* driver.
So, the conclusion? GNU/Linux is better for anything except playing high end games which are generally written to run only on Windows (so yeah, its the developers making it exclusively for Win32/64). And for anyone wondering if GNU/Linux is good for them, check this out (I couldn't post the link, just type "linux is not windows" in Google and hit "I'm feeling lucky") A bit long, but it clears all the doubts.
In the end, be free to choose whatever suits you, but you'll find that only when you try both without any prejudice/bias.

^But,Many don't prefer to shift from their Current OS.For eg:If I'm asked to move on to Windows 7,I will Politely disagree;I'm Happy with Debian GNU/Linux for years now.as regarding LNW article,It infuriates windows user as WTF ,what this lecturing is?
There may be a % of users who will take the leap to experiment shifting to Alternative Operating Systems.Even among them,the Financially(and those good in installing OSX pirated) good will go for OS X .Another group who are a little more tech savvy will go for GNU/Linux.
You may not know- especially those with win programming(.net whatever) just will hate Linux and Open Source the way it is.Live and Let Live.

Yes, thats right, I didn't say *every* windows user should migrate to GNU/Linux. My point is that computer literate people (that is people who use their computer as a computer, not a gaming/movie watching device) should try it out, because you never know things till you try them out. And anyway, thats what dual boot is for

i am more comfortable with what windows 7 provides me and hence using it and i see no point why i should even try linux.

Originally Posted by talktoanil

i am more comfortable with what windows 7 provides me and hence using it and i see no point why i should even try linux.

Ya sure, only use GNU/Linux if you need more power and flexibility.

Originally Posted by shaan7

Ya sure, only use GNU/Linux if you need more power and flexibility.

that's what windows 7 provides me now and since windows 98..it just got better through its journey from win 98 to windows 7

Originally Posted by talktoanil

that's what windows 7 provides me now and since windows 98..it just got better through its journey from win 98 to windows 7

Yep agreed, Windows 7 is certainly better than its predecessors (especially the resource hog Vista). Miss those days in Win98 where I could have more control over my system, now for everything windows assumes I'm an idiot.

Originally Posted by shaan7

now for everything windows assumes I'm an idiot.

may be its what you think..give me an instance where it makes you feel that you are an idiot.....

Originally Posted by talktoanil

may be its what you think..give me an instance where it makes you feel that you are an idiot.....

"This file may harm your computer" , "This drive contains system files, modifying may harm your system", "This driver is not signed by MS" etc etc

Originally Posted by shaan7

"This file may harm your computer" , "This drive contains system files, modifying may harm your system", "This driver is not signed by MS" etc etc

yeah. those are warning and not compulsion on user. and those warnings are for novice users so that their PC / hardware/software don't stop working because of their lack of knowledge.

speaking about advanced users, they are certainly turn off those features once and for all and windows will never prompt it again. simple solution for ALL types of users and not just novice or advanced. i think its smart and better than having system crash just because of end user lack of knowledge.

Originally Posted by talktoanil

yeah. those are warning and not compulsion on user. and those warnings are for novice users so that their PC / hardware/software don't stop working because of their lack of knowledge.

speaking about advanced users, they are certainly turn off those features once and for all and windows will never prompt it again. simple solution for ALL types of users and not just novice or advanced. i think its smart and better than having system crash just because of end user lack of knowledge.

Yep, so thats how are the two ways of it today
->> "because of their lack of knowledge" , so assume that users don't have knowledge

->> assume the user is fully aware of things and let him decide whats good and whats bad.

The former one is for Windows, and the latter is GNU/Linux. Problemo solved. User chooses whats right for him/her Just like you chose Windows is better for you, and I chose GNU/Linux is better for after 8 years of Window-ing
Oh and btw, don't try to argue on this one point, there are many other things where they're different, and where one is better for particular kind of user. In my opinion its pure personal preference and the way you want to experience technology.

Originally Posted by shaan7

Yep, so thats how are the two ways of it today
->> "because of their lack of knowledge" , so assume that users don't have knowledge

->> assume the user is fully aware of things and let him decide whats good and whats bad.

The former one is for Windows, and the latter is GNU/Linux. Problemo solved. User chooses whats right for him/her Just like you chose Windows is better for you, and I chose GNU/Linux is better for after 8 years of Window-ing

i don't agree to this. how does an OS knows what the user is capable of ?

and if you don't like those messages, you can turn if off once and for all so i don't think it makes your an idiot.

Originally Posted by talktoanil

i don't agree to this. how does an OS knows what the user is capable of ?

and if you don't like those messages, you can turn if off once and for all so i don't think it makes your an idiot.

It doesn't "know", it assumes.
I know, but as I said thats not the only point why I don't like Windows (emphasis on I, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't like it )
Oh and by the way, this is an endless debate, so lets not discuss about it too much on a broadband forum (unless you have a very strong urge to)

Hello Vignesh,

Thanks you for the link. It is really helpful.

Linux is am open source operating system which comes under the category of "Other Operating Systems" in terms of Hardware......

It provides both Graphical User Interface(GUI) and Command User Interface(CUI)..

Where as the Windows comes only with an GUI....

it is am open source....
and if u want to learn some thing about Linux ...
better Get started with Linux ....

It is hard to use Linux if you think Linux as Windows..

Linux is Not windows ........