The view that operating systems based on Linux are suitable only for severe programmers, was born a long time ago and thrives to this day. However, times are changing, and operating systems, too. In this article I will try to prove to you that today is Linux is the most friendly system for novice users.
It just so happened that the vast majority of newcomers as their first operating system usually choose Windows. Apple products are, unfortunately, not available to everyone, and free Linux-system seems to many so severe that their party did not even look.
But now, we have seen interesting processes, which can strongly change the established notions. Computers from Apple in light of recent economic disasters have become more expensive. In Microsoft started a global update, which appeared as a result of Windows 10, representing a maze of tangled wreckage of the old systems and new ideas. And Linux, meanwhile, got rid of the previous shortcomings, improved user interface and has got a solid software package.
Let’s compare some aspects of Windows 10 and the free distribution of the popular Linux Mint.
settings
After the release of Windows 10 on the intricacies of the settings of the operating system is not just lazy writing. Most of the necessary options are concentrated in the new control panel, others have remained in the old, and some could not be found at all. Yes, Microsoft has continued to update the system settings without outlining the changes.
In Linux Mint all the settings are in one place – in a special utility called “System Settings”. Here you can literally change any parameter of the system without having to wade through a series of additional tools, dialog boxes and drop-down menus.
software Installation
The operating system itself – is only medium for executing the software.Therefore, each new user must first install the necessary software to him. In Windows, this is necessary to search the sites of developers, then look for the link to download, and then deal with the intricacies of the installation of each utility.Yes, now there is Windows Store, which is designed to simplify this procedure.But its content is so meager, that not all, users use its services, preferring to install the old programs.
In Linux Mint, as well as in most of the other free distributions, there is a built-in directory of available software. You only need to type the name of the desired program in the search bar and press only one button – “Install”. The easiest way you can imagine.
Interface
Epochal story of how Microsoft first removed the “Start” button, then returned the “Start” button back, will long haunt the minds of perturbed Windows users. It really has a great importance for them, since such changes in the interface can only do the developers of the system good. It’s good that users have at least the ability to change the color of their sockets and put the wallpaper on your desktop.
It is different in Linux case. Here you are your own master, and you can customize your work environment exactly the way you want. Location and type of panels, buttons, applets, menus, tooltips are completely under your control. And if you feel that the default environment does not suit you, you can in no time replace it with another . Linux Mint users, if desired, can transform the operating system interface so that it will resemble the Windows or Mac OS. And can not change anything, because every other functions remains the same.
Safety and privacy
Many windows users have been writing to me for quite some time. I want this section to draw your attention to the Windows users for the tracking problem.Such a problem does exist, and it excites you, judging by the popularity of her dedicated articles . Yes, Windows 10 continuously collects user information and sends it to Microsoft. Wean her from this activity is quite difficult and it will require computer knowledge, especially that with every update, new loopholes for diversion of collected information.
In the operating systems based on Linux such problem is completely absent. That is, you can set yourself almost any popular Linux distribution, and forget about the fact that someone can spy on you and you listen. If privacy issues are important to you, and the time and effort to combat spyware in Windows spending sorry, the choice is obvious.
Lack of imposed Software
Nearly all novice users love the game. Even more they like free or hacked games.If this passion is not combined with at least minimal computer skills, very quickly their operating system is the eyeballs clogged garbage software, which is installed along with toys and some free software. These additional panels in browsers, phishing web antivirus, internet accelerators and other stuff very quickly bring Windows into a state unusable.
Linux users generally are not familiar with this phenomenon. To install programs and games there, as I wrote above, the special shop, where all the programs tested. In addition, to install the game, you can use Steam, whose safety no one in doubt.
updating
Windows Update and installed software – is another problem faced by users.System updates are often very bulky, are set for a long time and require a reboot.It’s so annoying that many simply disable the automatic update, but to do it in any case impossible. As for the centralized update system software installed, it is in Windows is simply absent. The developer has taken care to incorporate “obnovlyalku” in its program – well, if lazy, then you and will use the old version.
In Linux Mint install updates easily and pleasantly. Every day special utility will check for new packs for the operating system and all of your installed programs.If they are detected, you will see a small icon in the system tray. You simply click on it and then click on the button in the dialog box “Install Updates” to bring their software to the most current state. No rebooting, no expectations, no problem.
As you can see for themselves the modern look of the free operating system based on Linux, at least, the most popular Linux distributions, has nothing to do with the myths that often scare novice users. They are simple, convenient, beautiful and so friendly, that can cope with them, even those users who have a minimum level of computer literacy. In addition, Linux offers the highest level of reliability and security, which is especially important for beginners.
Personally, I have many times had done experiments to install Linux Mint for novice users and computers always heard only positive feedback. What do you think about this?
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