As
a technology, marketing company being aware of what is out and
current in technology is important. It is difficult to recommend or even
speak to things you have not used yourself. My current systems are
all dual boot Ubuntu (12) and Windows (7 or XP). I have just
completed an install of Mint (13) on systems and have
evaluated Mate and Cinnamon flavors.
Ubuntu
is a Debian distribution as is Mint. Debian
GNU/Linux
includes the GNU OS tools
and Linux
kernel. it
is distributed with access to thousands of software
packages. Mint is built on Ubuntu.
Debian
is known for adherence to the philosophies of UNIX
and it focuses on stability.
Most
Microsoft users are used to buying and operating system then having
to pay for add ons to make the Computer/Server usable where as Linux
comes bundled with everything you need to use it once installed. As a
compare and contract all of the Linux distros I installed fully boot
in roughly a third of the time of Windows.
Like
Windows Ubuntu has a GUI and icons the user can change to suit their
taste as well as configure either via default or plug in screen
savers which can be locked and secured. Ubuntu is formated and laid
out more like MAC while Mint is like Windows. Install is easy and can
be done is a dual boot or stand alone and yes wifi, networking and
the other features you are used to all function.
Once
launched there is a low learning curve for both. The preloaded
browser is Firefox and the office suite is LibreOffice (which will
allow you to open, edit and save as MS office documents (Word, Power
point or Excel). Did I mention auto-save is configured out of the
box. They also come an email client (Thunderbird). Did I mention that
PDF support is native to Linux. While you can install Google Chrome I
would suggest using raw Chromium yet I have found FireFox works far
better.
Due
to extensive development you can find and install just about all of
the applications you need to function and aside from advanced video
editing or gaming anything from a production standpoint you need is
available within Linux. In fact with the WINE plug-in some windows
programs can run natively inside of Linux.
Linux
makes better use of the system resources and in many cases will allow
you to make an older PC perform like or some would argue better than
new.
You
are wondering why a writeup on Linux. So often the unaware
avoid Linux not knowing that they use it everyday in one for or
another. You are a closet Linux user if you have one of the following
devices
A DSL and broadband router
A Ticket Kiosk
Some bank ATMs
An Android Phone
Some NAS and SAN devices
If you want to learn more about Linux
as a PC Operating system:
Why is this important - simply put understanding that the definition of computers has changed MS is no longer 90% market leader when you factor in the mobility market so it is important to understand the whole ecosystem. As proof of the validity of this review
If you want to promote your business but have limited time and resources which tool would you use to engage and educate your audience.
Some Feel Facebook is better others feel Google Plus but is the answer really that simple?
We will discuss both platforms from a personal and professional vantage point and in the process hopefully give you enough information to make an education decision.
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