Which Linux should I install on my PC?

We’ve picked three you should consider for installation.

1. Ubuntu. At the time of writing, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is the latest version of the most well-known Linux distribution of all.
2. Linux Mint. The main rival to Ubuntu for many, Linux Mint has a similarly easy installation, and indeed is based on Ubuntu.
3. MX Linux.

Should I install Linux on my PC?

Installing and using Linux on your system is the easiest way to avoid viruses and malware. The security aspect was kept in mind when developing Linux and it is much less vulnerable to viruses compared to Windows. However, users can install ClamAV antivirus software in Linux to further secure their systems.

Can Linux be installed on any computer?

Linux has wide compatibility, with drivers provided for all types of hardware. This means it can run on almost any PC, whether a desktop computer or a laptop. Notebooks, ultrabooks, and even obsolete netbooks will run Linux. Indeed, you will usually find that installing Linux breathes new life into older hardware.

What should I know before installing Ubuntu?

There are three points I can think of:

1. Write down your internet connection settings. Ubuntu’s support is heavily dependent on the internet.
2. If you have a graphics card from a company like NVidia or AMD, you’ll need proprietary drivers. Ubuntu should automatically ask you to download and install them.

Should I install Linux or windows on my PC?

If you’re happy with your Linux distribution and it works well on your PC, you can choose to install it. The Linux distribution will be installed on an internal system drive, just like Windows.

What are 10 things every Linux beginner should know?

10 Things Every Linux Beginner Should Know. 1. Navigating the file system. As a developer, you’ll need to be comfortable navigating around the Linux file system. After opening up a terminal 2. cat, grep, and the wonders of piping. 3. find. 4. File permissions and ownership. 5. reverse-i-search.

Do I need a terminal to install Linux?

Linux has evolved by leaps and bounds over recent years, and installing and using the OS can be accomplished without ever using a terminal window. If you’re ready to dive into the open world of Linux, there’s a few basic concepts you should wrap your head around first.

Can you install Linux on a dual boot system?

Or, you can install Linux over Windows, removing the Windows operating system and replacing it with Linux. If you have two hard drives, you can even install Linux on one of the hard drives and use them in a dual-boot scenario. We recommend installing Linux in a dual-boot configuration to give yourself the option of which to use.