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Choosing an Open Source Operating Systems

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Linux comes in many different flavors

Choosing an open source operating system can be a daunting task if you are unfamiliar with the numerous options you'll be faced with. Here we'll try to make the plunge into open source a bit easier for you.

First things first.

Sure you can use open source software on your comercial operating system, such as Windows, and of course the latest Macintosh OS is based on a distribution of Linux, so many software packages will work fine with it. However, the main concept behind open source is the free exchange of ideas. Free of restrictions, free of limitations and almost always free of charge.

With that in mind, you may want to dust off that outdated computer you retired last year and put a new free operating system on it, or you could dual boot your current system, but that lacks the client server relationship I've come to love.

.Even a lowly 486 w/64MB RAM will make an adequate Linux server for your home. If you'll want to use the open source equivlent of Windows, called XWindows, you'll want a 500mhz or faster CPU. Of course these days, it's actually pretty hard to find something that slow.

According to Linux.org there are over 200 varieties of Linux to choose from. Some designed to run from 1 or 2 floppy disks, others run directly from a CD. If this will be your first exposure to Linux, you'll likely have a better experience by choosing a widely used "mainstream" distribution. A big advantage is if you ever need help, you'll find many experienced users who are able to assist you.

When you narrow your choices down to the following criteria...