Linux

What is Linux?

To make it simple, Linux is an operating system just like Mac OS X or Windows. Linux has many variations called distros. There are over 600 distributions to choose from.

### What are Linux's features?

  • Open Source
  • Free (most distros)
  • Excellent stability
  • Endless customization
  • Small size
  • Low system requirements
### Ubuntu To have an experience that is as easy as Mac OS X choose Ubuntu ![](ubuntu.png "Fig. 1 The Ubuntu interface")

Features

  • Developed by Canonical
  • Stable
  • Easy
  • The most popular distro
  • Going mobile
  • Easy UI

Manjaro

To have an experience that is straight out of the box ready choose Manjaro

Features

  • Based on Arch
  • Suite of applications
  • Easy
  • Fast
  • Powerful

Gentoo

To have an experience that is as hard choose Gentoo

Features

  • Super customizable
  • Barebones minimum
  • Hard
  • Advanced
  • Fast

How do I install Linux?

  • Virtually (Virtual Machines)
  • Live CD/DVD
  • Live USB

VM

A virtual machine allows you to run an OS inside your own operating system

  • 1. Download .iso or insert CD/DVD
  • 2. Run VM wizard
  • 3. Enter Options and continue
  • 4. Rest is done for you!

Live CD/DVD

**CAREFUL**: Partitioning your drive might delete data on your drive

  • 1. Download .iso
  • 2. Mount onto DVD/CD
  • 3. Place in computer
  • 4. Boot from CD/DVD
  • 4. Install onto HDD

Live USB

**CAREFUL**: Partitioning your drive might delete data on your drive

  • 1. Download .iso
  • 2. Mount onto USB
  • 3. Place in computer
  • 4. Boot from USB
  • 4. Install onto HDD

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