[The General]

Originally posted by snypercore
is ALL off linux 100% free or is it just the base system?

There are programs for Linux that aren't free, but most programs for Linux are free. Don't plan on paying for anything...

Originally posted by snypercore
where do i get drivers from?

The same place you would any other drivers... The internet...

Originally posted by snypercore
how compatible is it with games and apps ro major games at least?

Not very. There are a few games that have linux versions to, everything else needs a sort of "emulator" but some games work using that too.

Originally posted by snypercore
can it read the NTFS file table?

Yes.

Originally posted by snypercore
what is a "distro"?

A distribution. A set of programs that are included with Linux and a package manager.

It's a whole operating system. Linux is not.

Originally posted by snypercore
is Ubuntu a skin for linux?

No, it's a distro. Linux can't be "skinned" unless it had a graphical user interface, which it does not.

Originally posted by snypercore
where can i find linux apps etc..?

Google...

Originally posted by snypercore
i use windows/msn messenger is there a linux substitute?

Google... http://gaim.sf.net

Originally posted by snypercore
theres no way im leaving firefox lol is FF linux compatible?

Google... it will come with pretty much any distro you install...

Originally posted by snypercore
how much of my system will linux use on IDLE?

Umm... That depends on how many daemons are running, etc. Generally less than Windows.

Originally posted by snypercore
and are there any major things i should know, also while in lunux any short cuts i shud rle know like in windwos CTRL+ALT+DEL is pretty major thigns like that

Not really, it's completely different... CTRL+ALT+DEL does absolutely nothing in Linux unless you bind those keys to something...

Originally posted by snypercore
And most importantly which is the real linux and where can i get it from?

The real Linux? WTF are you talking about?