Okay, basically right now I am getting tired of Windows and their folly attempts at trying to protect me from myself, and I am thinking about trying out Linux. I have a few concerns to address first, and since I come to you guys with all of my technical questions, I figured you may be able to help me out:
Compexity
I've heard that Linux has a lot of command lines and is extremely complicated...I currently have Windows XP, and if you know XP users like myself, I dont know much about using command lines or any kind of programming...the extent of my knowledge with that is changing my IP through command prompt. How hard is Linux to use?
Compatability
I'm a huge gamer, and what I am concerned about is will all these games that I have (Counterstrike: Source, Diablo 2 LOD, AA, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, etc) work on Linux? Also will things like the Microsoft Office package work on Linux? If not is there a way to still use the Office package and have Linux on my machine?
File Transfer
I have never switched OS's before, and one question that I have...is there a way to transfer all or some of my files to Linux? Do they stay without any transfer process?
Security
Does Linux, like Microsoft XP, come with a Firewall? If not where can I find a good one? What about a good virus protection system? I've heard really good things about Linux Security and Reliability!
Networking
Do I need to change anything with my cable network? Do I need to contact my ISP before the switch?
Thanks,
~Katana
Compexity
I've heard that Linux has a lot of command lines and is extremely complicated...I currently have Windows XP, and if you know XP users like myself, I dont know much about using command lines or any kind of programming...the extent of my knowledge with that is changing my IP through command prompt. How hard is Linux to use?
Compatability
I'm a huge gamer, and what I am concerned about is will all these games that I have (Counterstrike: Source, Diablo 2 LOD, AA, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, etc) work on Linux? Also will things like the Microsoft Office package work on Linux? If not is there a way to still use the Office package and have Linux on my machine?
File Transfer
I have never switched OS's before, and one question that I have...is there a way to transfer all or some of my files to Linux? Do they stay without any transfer process?
Security
Does Linux, like Microsoft XP, come with a Firewall? If not where can I find a good one? What about a good virus protection system? I've heard really good things about Linux Security and Reliability!
Networking
Do I need to change anything with my cable network? Do I need to contact my ISP before the switch?
Thanks,
~Katana