I'm pretty keen to install the Linux OS

[Numberjumbo]

From all the threads here, I've heard that Linux is a good OS, and I am pretty interested in it. I'm a bit concerned though, I've heard that Linux hampers my freedom to play DRM content if I use it; is this true? I've also heard that Linux cannot play modern games?

Thanks.

[Prometheum]

Linux can do anything you can write a library for. That'd be pretty difficult for a beginner, so I suggest you install a Gnu/Linux distro, so you'll get more than just a kernel.

Also, don't be cute with that "freedom to play DRM'd files". DRM is not freedom. You do not have any freedom with DRM. As freedom is an inherent right of humans, you can't give up your freedom; so you can't choose to accept DRM.

I'm sure a lot of people in NS&H (myself included) will help you strip off the DRM and put it in a better format, though.

And yes, Gnu/Linux cannot run windows programs. This includes games. If you're willing to sacrifice your freedom to play a game, then look into Wine or Cedega. You won't be able to get the highest framerate in Krysys, but you'll be able to play it.

What I advise is downloading a gNewSense liveCD and booting off of it. If it doesn't work with your hardware, then install Ubuntu.

Good luck!

[Trueborn Vorpal]

Originally Posted by Prometheum

...install a Gnu/Linux distro, so you'll get more than just a kernel...

... DRM is not freedom. You do not have any freedom with DRM.... can't choose to accept DRM...

...sacrifice your freedom to play a game...

Shut The Fuck Up

[deus-redux]

Originally Posted by Prometheum

...install a Gnu/Linux distro, so you'll get more than just a kernel...

... DRM is not freedom. You do not have any freedom with DRM.... can't choose to accept DRM...

...sacrifice your freedom to play a game...

Shut The Fuck Up

[Numberjumbo]

I have made up my mind, but a few weeks ago, I ordered the Linux OS "Ubuntu" and it arrived this morning.

How do I install stuff on this Ubuntu Linux? Is there an installation file like Windows' .exe?

[KING G]

Originally Posted by prometheum

...install a gnu/linux distro, so you'll get more than just a kernel...

... Drm is not freedom. You do not have any freedom with drm.... Can't choose to accept drm...

...sacrifice your freedom to play a game...

SHUT THE FUCK UP

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I'll eat my hat if the OP isn't spamming.

[Prometheum]

Originally Posted by Numberjumbo

I have made up my mind, but a few weeks ago, I ordered the Linux OS "Ubuntu" and it arrived this morning.

How do I install stuff on this Ubuntu Linux? Is there an installation file like Windows' .exe?

There's none of that bullshit. All the apps you need are in the Ubuntu repositories; you can check them out with gnome-app-install/Add/remove Programs (Applications>Add/Remove Programs) or Synaptic (System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager).

Synaptic is more powerful than gnome-app-install; it can do any type of apt action (man apt-get for more info) and displays all packages, GUI programs, command line programs, libraries, documentation, and other things.

Just search for what you need, then tick the box and hit install.

(I'm not going to dignify 13-year-old-4chan-goer-type messages with anything other than this response of "I'm not going to dignify that with a response".)

[deus-redux]

Originally Posted by Prometheum

...

Hey Prom, is it true that Opera sells everyone's details to the NSA?

Hey Prom, is it true that all commercial software is actually a ruse to sell information to the Chinese?

Hey Prom, is Google evil?

Hey Prom, is all proprietary software created by the Illuminati?

Hey Prom, does Microsoft kill small children in a satanic ritual to aid Windows compiling?

Hey Prom, I hear if I make a tin foil hat like the one you wear, it'll stop my brain being scanned by the alien masters? Is this right?

Hey Prom,

Shut The Fuck Up

[Numberjumbo]

Originally Posted by Prometheum

There's none of that bullshit. All the apps you need are in the Ubuntu repositories; you can check them out with gnome-app-install/Add/remove Programs (Applications>Add/Remove Programs) or Synaptic (System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager).

Synaptic is more powerful than gnome-app-install; it can do any type of apt action (man apt-get for more info) and displays all packages, GUI programs, command line programs, libraries, documentation, and other things.

Just search for what you need, then tick the box and hit install.

(I'm not going to dignify 13-year-old-4chan-goer-type messages with anything other than this response of "I'm not going to dignify that with a response".)

So I just download stuff onto my linux and open Synaptic and click install?

Originally Posted by deus-redux

Hey Prom, is it true that Opera sells everyone's details to the NSA?

Is this true? I thought Opera was free software?