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Linux vs Windows; which is best?
Where do I get free software from?Hardware
Quad vs dual vs single core processing
Brand name vs genericLike Windows, Linux is a fully featured operating system, albeit free for personal use. While hardware compatibility usually speaks in favor of Windows, not surprising given the expenses involved, Linux, when works, out-does Windows in several key areas, including security, management, and cross-platform support. Furthermore, Linux grants you access to a massive free software library. It can also reside alongside Windows on the same computer. Look for Seawiser 'Opensource' desktops. Please note: Linux cannot run applications designed for Windows (the opposite is also true)
Depending on application use, multiple cores may help speed up processing quite a bit, yet at times do no good at all. Quad (or octa) core processing is more geared toward professional applications that require an enormous amount of processing bandwidth, where as dual/single core processors are sufficient for the average internet user.
The most commonly used office/media applications can be downloaded legally for personal use. They're not the same as paid ones, but almost the same in terms on functionality. Normally it just takes a Google search for 'free alternative to xxx' to place you in the right direction, where 'xxx' could be any paid software.
For every brand name product, there's always a cheaper 'generic' alternative. Both work...
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