Windows 7 doesn't recognize my iphone?

Give me enough reason to switch from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 11.04?

• Hi I have been a windows user since i started using a computer, xp, vista and now windows 7. I recently had a virus problem with my windows and it was unsuable, the only solution i can do was to reformat my computer. I was using Bitdefender 2011 Antivirus and it did me no good. So i intalled Lunux Ubuntu 11.04 as a dual boot with my windows 7, i used wubi. Ubuntu is more secure than windows, means less virus or no virus at all. This is the first time i have ever use linux ubuntu and man i was impressed, the design is simple yet so elegant, its very user friendly, quick in boot up and shutdown, faster than windows 7. The ubuntu software center has tons of free open source apps, i installed wine so i can use windows apps and it was working flawless but not all windows apps can be installed with wine though. But heres the problem i noticed with ubuntu compare to windows 7. When i play a 720p youtube video the picture is not clear and it buffers a lot but when i play it on windows7 , same video 720p fullscreen on youtube it plays very clear and it doesnt buffer, i was using the same internet connection and the same laptop. For some reason windows 7 plays better hd videos, better graphics than Ubuntu. I found Ubuntu very attractice for first time users, and dont get me wrong it somewhat similat to macosx. I've used mac before at school and it was i think the best OS u can ever have, macbook is just way too expensive for an average user like me. So give me enough reason why should i totally switch to from windows 7 to ubuntu. I'm just an average computer use, i do a little bit of photoshop, video editing, video ripping and converting and burning. I do paperworks too, i think Libre office 2011 is fine for me. Im just having problem syncing my iPhone to ubuntu though, for some reason it jsut wont recognize it. I did al the driver updates but it just dont want to work. Right now, im loving Ubuntu 11.04 than Windows 7, but the application in Windows are way better than Ubuntu. So help me decide and give me enough reason to switch, The main concern i have is the viruses, spywares, i know ubuntu is safer than windows. So which should i choose? Ubuntu 11.04 or Windows 7? Thanks Guys!

• Answer:

  I suggest holding on to Windows 7 and migrating to a physical Dual Boot with Ubuntu Overall a Linux based platform can perform most of the tasks equally as well as a proprietary 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 I retain a dedicated Windows partition to run specific applications such as Office 2010 etc. http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2010/12/08/how-to-dual-boot-linux-mint-10-and-windows-7/ Ubuntu 11.04 is unstable therefore should be avoided I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled Linux Mint 9 LTS Download http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52 Linux Mint 9 LTS User Guide http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run straight from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive Once you have installed Linux Mint 9 LTS you can bring it up to date with easy tweaks like upgrading the Kernel to 2.6.38 and installing Firefox 4 Upgrade to Kernel 2.6.38 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS/Linux Mint 9 LTS https://sites.google.com/site/lightrush/random-1/howtoinstalllinuxkernel2638onubuntu1004lucidfromubuntu1104nattytheeasyway How to install Firefox 4 in Ubuntu 10.10/10.04 LTS from the Firefox PPA (stable) http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/install-firefox-4-in-ubuntu-1004-1010.html LUg.