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1. Linux is free right? Why arent more people using since its free |
Because Microsoft has a monopoly.
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2. If i just get a blank HD and install linux on boot, then it will be my primary
and only OS |
No, you can dual boot.
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3. Is it possible to use windows media player, Real player, and Quicktime on Linux? |
No, but the codecs are available for playing those media types. Real player has a player for Linux, but it's not that great.
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4. Is the threat from virus' and spyware higher since linux is open source? or is it lower?
thanks |
There are no viruses for Linux, you don't have to worry about any of that spyware/trojans/etc.