Charles,
I also meant to add that you can test it now before you decide to install it on that device. If you install Oracle Virtual Box https://www.virtualbox.org/ on a computer now you can then run Linux (or almost any other OS) as a virtual machine. There are a few caveats with it (space, cpu, memory, etc.) but the main thing is to make sure you have hardware virtualization enabled in the BIOS of your computer so that it can run a virtual machine.
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- Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Tips, Questions & Discussions (Computers & Internet)
- Topic: Ubuntu Question
- Replies: 11
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- Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: Technical Tips, Questions & Discussions (Computers & Internet)
- Topic: Ubuntu Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8621
Re: Ubuntu Question
Charles,
I would recommend Linux Mint https://www.linuxmint.com/ over Ubuntu. It is based on Ubuntu but it is more "friendly" in that it is much easier to install 3rd party proprietary software (like media CODECS etc.). Mint has been the most popular Linux desktop for several years running. http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-mint ... op-period/
I have not used Skype on Linux but I just installed Skype my Linux Mint machine and it looks to be running well. I only use Skype at work so I do not have any contacts to test it.
Ron
I would recommend Linux Mint https://www.linuxmint.com/ over Ubuntu. It is based on Ubuntu but it is more "friendly" in that it is much easier to install 3rd party proprietary software (like media CODECS etc.). Mint has been the most popular Linux desktop for several years running. http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-mint ... op-period/
I have not used Skype on Linux but I just installed Skype my Linux Mint machine and it looks to be running well. I only use Skype at work so I do not have any contacts to test it.
Ron