| What is Linux? Linux is a computer operating system. Most of you run Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX. Linux is simply an alternative to those choices. What is a Distribution (or Distro)? A Linux Distribution is like an operating system flavor. When you run Windows you only get one flavor (we'll call it black liquorish). With Linux you get an endless array of flavors, all of them better than black liquorish. How much does Linux cost? You know when you're in the grocery store and they hand out free samples to get you to buy a product? Well, Linux is like that except there is no product to buy. Linux is completely free. How do I get a Linux Distribution? You download it from the Internets. Then you burn it to a CD/DVD. Finally, Install it. Can I try out Linux before I commit to it? Why yes, you can. Many of the Linux Distributions offer a 'Live CD'. Toss it into your CD drive and reboot your computer. |