What is the point of linux?

[oldskool]

I know where to get the vmware from it's just the linux where I need a bit of direction.

Yeah I screwed up, thought you needed VMWare. Try here : Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu
. It is the easiest "out of the box" so to speak.

 

[LFCJohnSmith]

Thanks for the info, I am just waiting for my defragm to finish then I have to restart my pc to finish the instalation of vmware and then I will let you know what I think of linux.

 

[oldskool]

The great thing about Linux, one thing, is you can use what is called "Live CD's", ISO images you burn to CD. What this means is that you can try a distro out without installing it. VMware isn't necessary to do that, although maybe you want it for other reasons.

 

[LFCJohnSmith]

I wanted the vmware to create a virtual machine so I can run linux on my pc.

 

[Kharn]

John if you get the linux habbit we have a local linux user group that meet's in the FACT cinema in liverpool city centre once a month.

 

[LFCJohnSmith]

That sounds like something I would be interested in, can you please send me more info. I know the fact center very well I have been there loads of times. Also are you from Liverpool?

Also my name isn't john it's just a username, and the email address that you have on me isn't in use any more as it was just a temporary one that was attached to my proper email address.

 

[Kharn]

Yea I am a scouser, PM me your email address and I will get the info for the local user group to you we are linux newbie friendly.

 

[LFCJohnSmith]

I will pm you know

Edit: Right I am now using linux to view this web page but the screen seems to be flickering a bit is that normal? Also what can I try out while I am using linux?

 

[Kharn]

What VM software are you using?

 

[LFCJohnSmith]

I am back in windows now, but I using poweriso to create a vm.