Is Linux Right For Me?
Introduction A question commonly asked by people thinking of using Linux for the first time is “will it work for me?”. To be able to answer that question I would need to understand the background of each user asking that question. I would need to know the current hardware setup, the operating system they are using, what software packages they commonly use, their computing experience in general and the reason why they are thinking of using Linux in the first place. By the very fact that as a potential user you are reading this article it suggests to me that there is something wrong with your current setup and you are exploring your options. In this guide I am going to look at some common scenarios and explore whether Linux is indeed the right option. Your Current Operating System There are a number of potential operating systems that you could be currently using including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and of course OSX. Windows XP used to be M...