Desktop Linux

Although it was once associated with cryptic command lines, Linux has now developed into an easy to use desktop operating system. Today's Linux distributions feature robust graphical user interfaces (GUI) like Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh OS X. It is capable of all of the multimedia functions that educators need. Linux comes in many different versions that are tailored to needs of different users. All Linux distributions can run the same software. If you want to try Linux without leaving your other operating system behind, most Linux distributions allow you to preview Linux by booting from a CD or dual-booting both Linux and your other operating system. Hardware support in Linux is plentiful, but you may wish to test your devices with Linux before you commit to it. Although Linux is easy to use, when you must reconfigure it to do more complex tasks such as using unsupported hardware it can become very difficult. Nonetheless, it is an exciting, stable, safe, and fast operating system that is worth trying.