What is the Linux operating system like and would you say it beats Windows/Mac?

I'm looking for a simple OS that doesn't have useless programs on it. Windows is cluttered and I've never used a Mac so I can't say anything, but what about Linux? Google OS is just nothing. You can't do anything even if you wanted to so not an option.What is the Linux operating system like and would you say it beats Windows/Mac?
Linux is the best for running a server thanks to it's maximized work speed as well as good internet connection render capability.



At the same time, it will NOT run windows executables (.exe) unless you use a special emulator (WINE for example) that will slow everything down.



Linux is a good resource for small fast actions in internet.

Windows is better in the long run because it isn't limited by a repository, and most development happens for windows.



And in my opinion Mac is awful, not as bad a say Solaris, but just awful.
Just a note, windows is only cluttered, if you choose to clutter it. Install the OS yourself form the CD, it will have pretty much nothing on it. Then the rest is up to you.

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What is the Linux operating system like and would you say it beats Windows/Mac?
Mac is UNIX (Berkeley Software Distribution or BSD UNIX), and many Linux binaries will compile quite nicely for Mac and if you have a need to run Windows executables, Wine runs nicely on Mac as well due to Linux's similarity to UNIX. There's less need than you think to run Window's .exe's.

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And Rita, the vast majority of the internet runs on Apache.

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What is the Linux operating system like and would you say it beats Windows/Mac?
It definitely beats windows. And there is nothing worse than Mac, so...



If you're just doing basic stuff and since you're new to Linux, I would go with Ubuntu or Kubuntu (many people say don't start off with KDE- I disagree). Unwanted programs won't haunt you forever (i.e. Norton in Windows), very easy to navigate, not a huge learning process if you don't want it to be.



You can also test a distribution out before committing to it, by installing it as a program that you can run whenever you like.
What Is Linux: An Overview of the Linux Operating System

http://www.linux.com/learn/resource-cent鈥?/a>



Why Linux is Better

http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/



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.



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 11. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.



Linux Mint 11 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=鈥?/a>



Linux Mint Installation Guide

http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2010/05/26/how鈥?/a>



How To Dual Boot Linux Mint 11 and Windows 7

http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/06/11/dua鈥?/a>



Linux Mint 11 Release Notes/User Guide

http://linuxmint.com/rel_katya.php



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 11 then you need to create a Bootable LiveDVD for installation

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Burnin鈥?/a>



Linux Mint 11 can also be run straight from the LiveDVD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive





LUg.
I have been using linux based ubuntu operating system for 1 year now %26amp; i have no complains...

I use it to surf web and make to occasional documents. If u just want to use ur computer to surf the web, then it's a great system.
Most of the Internet runs on Linux.
Its not as easy to use as windows or mac systems.
But definately better in the long run.
Buy it :)