Need Advice, Please

[worgeordie]

I plan to buy an Acer Revo 3700 netbox ,I have a choice of Win 7

or Linux OS installed,I would prefer the Linux,but as I know

nothing about Linux,I would be very grateful if anyone could

answer a few questions i have about Linux.

I only use the computer for very simple tasks,like surfing,

e mail,watching BBC iPlayer,ITV Player ect,and streaming

radio.

1) Can I watch BBC iPlayer ect , will have flash and unblock-us

installed ?

2) Can I use google mail ?

3) Can you use Opera browser with Linux?

4)Do I need a firewall and AntiVirus installed?

5) Is there an app like CCleaner for Linux?

Thanks in advance for any help , regards Worgeordie

[Supernova]

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Yes

4. No

5. BleachBit

[dharmabm]

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Yes

4. No

5. BleachBit

i couldn't have said it better myself (and i thought long and hard about it) ;>}

addendum: the linux installed by acer is likely not a full install of any major distro, so you will probably have to do an installation yourself. last time i bought an acer i got it without windows (which saved me ~ 3000 baht) but it was linpus ( i think) which is only a basic command line version. so you should be prepared with a CD or USB install available of whatever linux distro you think is best for you. for a netbook (which i assume you mean, as there is no such thing i know of as a netbox) your best bets are probably mint, ubuntu netbook edition, or something like crunchbang or antix (the last 2 only if you are adventurous). i would advise doing a bit of research on http://distrowatch.com for more information, or ask here when you know what direction you want to go. regardless, you are better off in the long run NOT choosing windoze, but you need to know what you are getting into before you decide.

k

Edited September 15, 2011 by dharmabm

[worgeordie]

Thanks for the prompt reply,lads,will take your advice and look forward

to joining the Linux community

regards Worgeordie

[justsumhelp]

Is there a price difference between the one with windows and the one with linux?

[royfeldman]

If you end up choosing Linux, who will be installing Linux, the store or you? I count myself as a Linux addict, but I also warn people who are new to Linux to be cautious.

The good news is there are lots of people willing to help you if you have problems the Linux.

The bad news is you will need patience when you start working with Linux. After being used to Windows. you will have to relearn a lot things and that will take some time. Hopefully the process will be short and painless. If you are interested in software technology, and it sounds like you are, you will glad you took to the time to learn Linux

BTW, what distribution and version will you use if you choose Linux? I hope it is recent a version of Ubuntu, because Ubuntu is the easiest distribution for people new to Linux.

Edited September 18, 2011 by royfeldman

[worgeordie]

Justsumhelp The difference between the windows 7 and the one

with the Linux is approx 80pounds sterling

Royfeldman Yes it will be Ubuntu as I understand that is the easiest

for beginners

thanks regards Worgeordie

[justsumhelp]

Definitely go with linux then

Justsumhelp The difference between the windows 7 and the one

with the Linux is approx 80pounds sterling

Royfeldman Yes it will be Ubuntu as I understand that is the easiest

for beginners

thanks regards Worgeordie