Why should you try it?
1. Stable
All Linux distributions have been found to be reliable. It's not uncommon for Linux systems to run for months or years without a single reboot.
2. No Viruses
Although it is possible to create a virus to target Linux systems, the design of the system itself makes it very difficult to become infected.
3. Free And Open Source
Yup! Ubuntu is totally free and open source.
4. Virtually Hardware Dependent
Ubuntu is compatible with different hardwares. And yes, you don't have to search all over the net for drivers after you install Ubuntu. They already come with Ubuntu in most of the cases.
5. No Dearth Of Applications
There is a misconception that there are not enough softwares for Linux which is of course not true. You can have a look at this page to know what I'm talking of.
6. Community Driven
Ubuntu is community developed and the community support is amazing. You can put up your problems in the Ubuntu Forums and get quick answers. You also have the options of IRC channels and mailing lists.
7. Live CD
The Ubuntu CD can be used as a Live CD. That means, you don't have to reformat your hard drive to give Ubuntu a try. There's a live CD that won't affect your Windows installation. You can just put in the CD and boot without affecting Windows installation.
(PS: A Live CD is much slower than the fully installed Ubuntu system, but allows you to test Ubuntu without affecting your existing software). You can also set up a dual-boot whereby you can choose whether to boot into Windows or Ubuntu.
So, that's about it. In my next post I'll describe how I set-up a dual boot with an option to boot into Windows or Ubuntu.
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