Six issues you must know to install Linux

Before installing a Linux system, users should first understand the following six questions:

1. How many versions does the Linux operating system currently have?

According to the distrowatch.com website, there are currently at least 350 Linux versions. Thanks to the support of Sun CEO Jolson Schwartz, Ubuntu recently became more popular in the Linux market.

The second is SuSE, which is provided by Novell and is divided into free and commercial editions. The commercial version needs to be paid, but Novell's technical support is available. In addition, major Linux distributors include Red Hat, Mandriva, Debian, Fedora, Slackware, Knoppix, Gentoo, and Mepis, among other things.

What are the supporting applications of the 2.Linux system?

In the Office software field, the most well-known is Sun company's StarOffice. It has a variety of Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, like Microsoft Office components. Typically, OpenOffice is bundled with a number of Linux systems such as Red Hat and Novell.

In addition to OpenOffice, Linux-enabled Office components include GNOME office and KOffice. In the browser market, there are Firefox and Konqueror browsers that support Linux systems.

3. How to listen to music on Linux systems?

For home users, in addition to word processing and other Office applications, users in the Linux system most commonly used applications can be music player. Currently, Linux-enabled music players have RealPlayer and KDE's Amarok players.

For Linux users, the current purchase of music tracks is more difficult things. Apple's itunes, Yahoo Music and urge do not support Linux systems. As for Rhapsody, users can only listen online, but not buy. By contrast, mp3tunes.com can meet the needs of Linux users to buy music tracks to some extent. The cost of each song is 88 cents.

4. What desktop environments do Linux have to choose from?

This is called "desktop" refers to the "user interface." Currently, Linux has two main desktop environments, GNOME and KDE. The two environments differ more in form than in technology.

By contrast, KDE is closer to Windows, and GNOME features faster running. Currently, many Linux systems, such as Red Hat and Novell, support the GNOME and KDE desktop environments.

5. Is Linux more suitable for servers or end users?

Frankly, Linux is more suitable as a server system. At present, Linux in the desktop market has not been enough recognition. Analyst Rob Enderle believes that Linux may never rise in the desktop market.

According to authoritative data, Linux currently uses less than 3% of the desktop market. However, this does not affect the Linux manufacturers to enter the desktop market determination and confidence. Many Linux believe that Linux in the desktop market has not been a long take-off.

6. How to install Linux system?

First you download the ISO image for the Linux operating system, and then you can burn it directly to the boot disc. It should be noted that the Linux system should not be installed on the same hard drive as Windows. It is best for users to install two hard drives, and when using a Linux system, it is best to unplug the data cable that installs the Windows system hard disk. When using Windows system, unplug the Linux system hard drive. Detailed information users can view a number of related books.

Understanding the above six points, I believe that users can easily install and use the Linux system.