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25 reasons to convert to linux

I´am like most of you using windows xp as my primary operating system. I always pondered if I should make a complete change to Linux, make a dual boot system or stay with windows. Every decision would have advantages but also disadvantages.

The site bellevuelinux lists 25 reasons to convert to Linux and they are doing a good job. What they are saying is basically that its free and more secure. I agree with most of their reasons but some do not make lots of sense to me.

For example, 12) the number of distributions is not a positive factor, at least not for someone who wants to change and does not know about them. It´s hard to make a selection.

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About the Author:Martin Brinkmann is a journalist from Germany who founded Ghacks Technology News Back in 2005. He is passionate about all things tech and knows the Internet and computers like the back of his hand. You can follow Martin on Facebook or Twitter.

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  1. cpp says:

    Maybe the “Linux Distribution Chooser” http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Linux+Distribution+Chooser%22 will help a little bit?

  2. Interesting read. I find myself more and more convinced to install Linux on my a secondary PC… even though the few times I’ve tried a distro, I couldn’t find my way around…

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