Keep IT Simple

I first came in contact with Linux OS around four to five years ago. The company I’ve been working with is quiet small that we have to go for Linux so that we have to go for something free. It was a little bit crude then but it was more than enough for our work.

If you have a brand new computer and wouldn’t want to incur additional payments for an OS, you have to go for Linux. We all know that Linux is a free OS and you don’t have to pay a dime.

Before you go ahead and download Linux, let me tell you the good and bad things about Linux.

The Bad:

1. No Official Support – of course as a free product, you don’t just get anyone to answer your problems for free as well. However, Linux has a great community support that you might have to find the things that you really need. All you need to do is research hard enough to look for answers.
2. Versions are quiet different – developers wants to show off what they can do so there are practically hundreds of versions out there. Parts of it are compatible with other versions while others are completely different. Always check the version to ensure you have the right answers.
3. Limited software – there are lots of softwares that are made for Linux but unfortunately, we live in a world of paid OS. However, the software that’s available in Linux is good enough for business that you won’t have to look for other programs.
4. The challenge of installation – installing the OS is a little bit different in Linux. You have to configure lots of things. If you’re not that familiar with your OS, you might end up with nothing at all.

The Good

1. Totally Free – no need to buy anything. We’re not just talking about OS here. The additional software that you can install in your OS is also free. There’s a Linux version of almost everything especially on productivity softwares.
2. Lesser Security Risk – there are so many versions in Linux that you could end up with something so remote, no one could figure out what version you’re in. Since most of the viruses are OS specific, your computer is protected from almost any viruses as long as they are not created for your OS. Some even use Linux as an alternate to open dangerous files to ensure the computer is not affected.
3. More breathing room for your computer – Although this is not true in all Linux OS, you’ll probably have a bare OS. That means it’ll be easier for your computer as there’s not much to work with in the first place. If you keep it a business level, you’ll probably have a very powerful computer.

If you’re a little bit familiar on how to install and work on the computer, you should try using Linux as your OS. Safe and totally free, it challenges the geek in you to work around the OS of your own.