I want to start using Linux, but first I need your help.

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Dana Kurdi

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Hello guys, I'm new in this community and I'm so happy to be with you.

I have been using several Microsoft Windows systems on my PC from the first time to now. And now, I'm so tired with these OSs, their bad security, and also their bad performance on my PC. I want to leave them and start using Linux because I heard about it's very good security and performance, but I wasn't working with it, and I have some questions, please give me answer and help me to getting started with it.

Q1: Does Adobe programs working in Linux? and is there programs to use them instead of Microsoft Office?, and does all other popular programs that working in Windows available in Linux?

Q2: I've worked with commands only a few times, and I know that I shuold learn about commands and command-line in order to use Linux. So, which distro is useful for me to getting started with it?
Note: My PC has: 4 GB of Memory, and less than 400 GB of HDD, AMD 2.30 GHz Processor (Dual-Core).

Q3: My Internet connection is not wireless, its USB flash, and my Internet Service Provider's application is only works on Windows. So, can I use this Windows-based application on Linux?

Q4: You know that Windows systems has two types of Bit, 32-bit and 64-bit. Are these Bit types also available in Linux distros? I hope you say NO!.

Q5: After I change my system to Linux, where and how can I get Linux programs and learning sources?
 


It is normal to ask ONE question on a Forum but FIVE is probably too many for one person to answer. To answer your questions properly you would need someone to write you a book.

The short answer is "try it". Do not throw Windows away. There are ways to use Linux without making a mess of your Hard Drive.
http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2012/09/5-ways-to-try-linux-without-messing-up.html

A slightly longer answer is that "Windows is not Linux and Linux is not Windows"
Some Windows programs will work under Linux BUT NOT ALL. Linux has its own programs, some of which are good alternatives. https://alternativeto.net/

You do not need to suddenly learn a lot of Commands.

What is the MAKE and MODEL of your USB dongle you use to connect? Most times they can work with Linux. A FEW use can Windows drivers with a Linux program called ndiswrapper.

Look at something like
http://www.linux.org/threads/tips-for-the-fresh-born-linux-newbie.5613/
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ultimate-linux-guide-for-windows-users.html
http://linuxnewbieguide.org/?page_id=5
 
welcome! good choice.

Lucky, you have many easy choices available to you and all of them less trouble or work than you are used to. In fact you're in for a bit of fun.

All Linux is based on a common program called 'the kernel'. Lot's of different people are free to distribute different ways of communicating with this kernel and getting it to do what they want.

In return for having free access to this incredible resource, they share their solutions and distribute them as, - distributions. (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, SUSE , Fedora, there are plenty to choose from)

Most of them provide the ability to download a copy of their distribution 'release' which you can copy on to a DVD or USB which you install. Shut off your computer, put in the disk/usb and turn it back on. Almost all of them will allow you to try out the distribution without installing anything to see if everything works. This is known as a 'Live install' and doesn't commit you to anything.

You can usually download a 32bit or 64bit 'image' of each release if you know what you need. If you don't, try the 32bit to start.

Personally I would recommend trying Linux Mint, it has a solid reputation of working on most machines and including many of the things you want. You will want to get a LTS (long term support) version like 17.2 to use while you play with and discover Linux.

I would also recommend backing up the files on your current computer and when you decide you have a distribution you like and want to install it permanently, take the plunge,wipe the disc and go with a 'clean' install of Linux and don't mess around with dual booting. It's a big step but it's easier in the long run. If your 'live distro' works, the permanent one will be the same. Don't look back, it'll slow you down considerably. (this is my personal opinion from long experience)

There is lots of good help out there. I would recommend searching for the page "10 Internet Resources ALL Linux Users Need To Know About" and bookmark it as well as this site. Linux is about exploring and trying stuff out and I guarantee it's mostly easy, exciting and fun.

good luck!
 
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