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Which one is better Linux Mint 10 or Windows 7? Also which is the best version of Linux?

  • Hi I am looking at getting Windows 7 or Linux Mint 10 but can't decide which one is better? Please help. Also which version of Linux is the best? Thanks

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    Overall a Linux based platform can perform most of the tasks equally as well as a Windows based platform using the likes of Ubuntu and its derivative distros. However Linux does have its limitations with some applications and in particular gaming. For example alongside Linux Mint I retain a partition with XP on to run specific applications such as Dreamweaver CS5, Office 2007 etc. http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm If you intend to run a number of Windows applications I suggest Dual Booting by installing Linux inside Windows Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi Download Ubuntu Desktop Edition http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download You download the ISO. image of Ubuntu 10.10 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto Ubuntu 10.10 can also be run straight from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive Download Ubuntu Desktop Edition (Windows installer standalone Download) no LiveCD needed http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/windows-installer Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) User Guide http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS and Linux Mint 10 Main Edition which are built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and Ubuntu 10.10 they are easy to install and easy to use plus they come with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled Linux Mint has a similar installer called mint4win (mint4win works the same as the Ubuntu Windows installer so the instructions outlined above are almost identical) You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application. mint4win keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application. Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the mint4win installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it. Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint Linux Mint 9 LTS Download http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52 Linux Mint 10 Download http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=67 Linux Mint 9 LTS User Guide http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php Linux Mint 10 User Guide http://linuxmint.com/rel_julia.php Linux Mint 9 LTS and Linux Mint 10 as with Ubuntu 10.10 can also be run straight from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive LUg.

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Have used Windows7, but not the Mint distribution of Linux. However, have used Linux for close to 12 years, so I think I can share some feedback that you might find useful. Why not try out Ubuntu Desktop 10.10 ? I use it, and find it pretty easy to use. Having installed Ubuntu (this and several previous releases) on variety of PC's, laptops, I can say that it has always worked very well, out-of-the-box in 99.99% times. In fact, I might have said 100%, but can't seem to recollect clearly my very old experiences :-). If you PC has the juices, you can get a lot of visual appeal enabled on Ubuntu, or turn them off for performance. Addition: Since you are a gamer, an out-of-the-box graphics-card comparability, and ability to easily add necessary non open-source drivers, is something Ubuntu does very well. Not an avid gamer myself, but my impression is availability of game-titles including limitation to OpenGL (no DirectX) may impact your decision in favour of Windows7.

falcon74

Linux Mint is the best free alternative to Windows 7, for "Windows Switchers". So, try Mint FIRST, unless you're a Windows Gamer. Then, if Mint doesn't suit your needs, BUY Windows 7.

ELfaGeek

I am a huge ubuntu fan- I do 90% of my work on it, and it does run a couple of games through wine- which is sort of like a windows emulator. if you go to the wine site it tells you which games are compatible. That said, not everything is going to work, so I would download ubuntu and try it out. If you not happy then go ahead and buy windows 7. you can also dual boot ubuntu and windows on the same pc and then switch between the two os on start up.

Hairy back

Being a gamer, you will not like Linux. The gaming is limited.

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