Questions About Linux

David B · **Questions About Linux -** 04-16-2011, 10:47 AM

Hello Alice Community!

I am thinking about switching from using Windows XP to the latest version of Linux, but I would like to know if I need to fdisk my computer to do so.

I would like to basically have Linux "override" my XP installation, but before I switch, I would like to know how to.

I would also like to know if you can save all of the software, and all of the files you have on your computer. I will stick with XP if the answer to my question is not what I want, but otherwise, I hope to soon go Linux.

P.S.: Does Internet Explorer 9 work with Linux?

Thanks in advance!
David B.

beachbum111111 · 04-16-2011, 11:45 AM

Linux is more user friendly but you can't download or do ANYTHING on it (maybe minecraft but thats beside the point). My word of advice: Get the mac OS. Its only 60 dollars.

David B · 04-18-2011, 06:18 PM

Thank you! I am not going to buy the Mac OS simply because I have finally managed to get my Linux working! I will post a picture some time!

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David B Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 1,145 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A	Questions About Linux - 04-16-2011, 10:47 AM Hello Alice Community! I am thinking about switching from using Windows XP to the latest version of Linux, but I would like to know if I need to fdisk my computer to do so. I would like to basically have Linux "override" my XP installation, but before I switch, I would like to know how to. I would also like to know if you can save all of the software, and all of the files you have on your computer. I will stick with XP if the answer to my question is not what I want, but otherwise, I hope to soon go Linux. P.S.: Does Internet Explorer 9 work with Linux? Thanks in advance! David B.

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beachbum111111 Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 852 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: e	04-16-2011, 11:45 AM Linux is more user friendly but you can't download or do ANYTHING on it (maybe minecraft but thats beside the point). My word of advice: Get the mac OS. Its only 60 dollars. "Don't lead me into temptation I can find it myself"

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David B Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 1,145 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A	04-18-2011, 06:18 PM Thank you! I am not going to buy the Mac OS simply because I have finally managed to get my Linux working! I will post a picture some time!