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jman1310 · 12-09-2004, 12:13 PM

Hey all,

My girlfriend is writing a paper comparing linux and windows.
She keeps asking me about the differences and what linux can do, but I have no real idea....

So...

Are there linux programs that are compatible with Word, Excel, Powerpoint...?
if so are they free?

Any recent converts out there, How hard would it be for an average user (someone who used windows for a couple of years) to buy and install Red Hat, Lindows, or DL and install from an ISO? Is this like learning a new language or is it relatively easy?

List major advantages of each?

Gaming? Is it possible in linux? (only talking about major titles like Diablo and Doom3) Does it require dual booting?

If you dual boot (or more...) why? does one OS have such advantages but include disadvantages that make it worthwhile to have 2 OSs (read that 2x the problems)

Thanks guys

No flamewars here, just looking for honest help and experience!

12-09-2004, 12:13 PM	#1
jman1310 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 246	Linux users please give advice!?! Hey all, My girlfriend is writing a paper comparing linux and windows. She keeps asking me about the differences and what linux can do, but I have no real idea.... So... Are there linux programs that are compatible with Word, Excel, Powerpoint...? if so are they free? Any recent converts out there, How hard would it be for an average user (someone who used windows for a couple of years) to buy and install Red Hat, Lindows, or DL and install from an ISO? Is this like learning a new language or is it relatively easy? List major advantages of each? Gaming? Is it possible in linux? (only talking about major titles like Diablo and Doom3) Does it require dual booting? If you dual boot (or more...) why? does one OS have such advantages but include disadvantages that make it worthwhile to have 2 OSs (read that 2x the problems) Thanks guys No flamewars here, just looking for honest help and experience!