Revive an Old or Slow PC And so we come to one of the most obvious and common uses for Linux—and still one of the best. If you have a PC that’s seen better days, Windows is far from the ideal OS. Install a lightweight Linux distribution on it ( like Lubuntu or, if you’re a bit more savvy, Archbang) and it’ll feel like a new machine again.
One of the next things we wondered was; how do I get Started with Linux?
You can even try Linux on your PC before you install it. If you don’t like it, just reboot and you’ll be back to Windows. Here’s how to get started with Linux. First, you’ll need to choose a Linux distribution you want to use. Linux distributions package up the Linux kernel and other software into a complete operating system you can use.
One of the next things we wondered was how do I use Linux without using a terminal?
You can just as easily use Linux without ever using a terminal as you would on Mac OSX. Using “apropos” can help you find a command that does a certain task. Try “apropos user” to see a list of commands that have the word “user” in their description.
When we were researching we ran into the inquiry “What is the best way to learn Linux?”.
Understanding package management and repositories is good for fundamentally understanding Linux. Learn to use (and enjoy using) the command-line interface. This is known as ‘Terminal’, ‘terminal window’, or ‘shell’. One of the primary reasons many users switch to Linux is because it features the terminal, so don’t be intimidated by it.
How to install and test Linux on your PC?
Install and test Linux on your PC. 1 Select and download your preferred Linux distribution. 2 Create your bootable installation media (CD/DVD, USB drive, etc.) 3 Set your PC to boot from the CD/DVD or USB drive. 4 Run the installer and choose how to configure Linux.
How to install Linux on Windows 10?
The installation wizard will guide you through the process. Go through the installer and choose the options you want to use. Read the options carefully to ensure you’re installing Linux in the way you want to. In particular, you should careful not to erase your Windows system (unless you want to) or install Linux onto the wrong drive.
How to install Linux on a USB drive?
How to Install Linux from USB. Now that you have your Linux distro on a USB, here’s how to. Insert a bootable Linux USB drive. Click the start menu. This is the button in the lower-left corner of your screen that looks like the Windows logo. Then hold down the SHIFT key while clicking Restart. This will take you into the Windows Recovery.