How To Get Rid Of Windows Operating System?

Windows operating system is the most widely used OS around the world as most PCs come loaded with it. However there are alternatives that can be more secure with added privacy as hackers haven’t made as many viruses or worms aimed at them as at Windows. It is possible to change to another operating system if you choose.

Linux is probably the most well known OS after Windows. Linux is an open source project, meaning anyone with enough computer programming skills can contribute and change how the OS works, so there are a variety of Linux systems to choose from. Plus, they are free. Popular versions include Ubuntu, which is made for general computer users, while other versions like Fedora are aimed at serving enterprise users. You may choose Linux over Windows for several reasons. First, it is free online. Malware is not as big an issue as most malwares are written for Windows.

If something is written to attack Linux it is quickly patched or updated because it is open source, and anyone can write the needed code. Linux is a kind of bare bones system. It just does what you ask it to do, making it fast and efficient. If you are a little gun shy about changing your system you can choose to just try Linux by using the Live CD feature. This allows you to download versions of Linux, such as Knoppix and Ubuntu, to a CD or DVD. You can boot from the CD and play around in Linux without changing anything on your actual computer.

If you decide to switch to Linux, here is what you need to do. Choose which version of Linux you want to use and download it from the website. The download will be large, 700MG to 4GB, so it can take a while. Before doing anything else backup your files including documents, pictures, music and movies. You can burn them to CDs or DVDS, use an external hard drive or USB drives, or partition your internal hard drive. Once the download is complete, burn it to a CD/DVD. Most new versions of Linux use an installation “wizard” to guide you through the process, but read the instructions for your specific version before starting the install.

It is also a good idea to print these instructions as they will be inaccessible during the install. To officially begin, you will have to restart the computer and boot from the CD/DVD drive. If you don’t know how to do this, you will need to consult the instructions for your specific computer. If you run into any really trouble, you can find people to help out on the forums devoted to the version of Linux you have chosen.

You can also partition your hard drive to run both Windows and Linux or set up your computer to dual-boot. This is not suggested for inexperienced users. Certain Linux versions come with a guide to dual-boot.

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