[ubuntu-za] Questions about moving from Windows to Ubuntu (was: LSD Site Enquiry)

[Gary van der Merwe]

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Subject: Re:  Questions about moving from Windows to Ubuntu (was: LSD
Site Enquiry)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:24:04 +0200
From: Gary van der Merwe <gary at lsd.co.za>
To: Michael Thompson <michaelt15 at telkomsa.net>,  ubuntu-za at lists.ubuntu.com

On Wednesday, 13 October, 2010 10:26:48 AM, Michael Thompson wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am running on Windows XP and would like to install and run Ubuntu.
> 
> Questions:
> 
>    1. Can I run Ubuntu on top of MSWindows.
>    2. Do I need to partition my HD.
>    3. Can I remove Windows and run on Ubuntu.
>    4. What is the difference between Ubuntu and Linux.
>    5. I have installed OpenOffice 3.1.
>    6. If I remove Windows will Ubuntu offer me am email platform eg Outlook.
>    7. Will I still require Antivirus software.
>    8. Can you provide me with a contact person in Cape Town.
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> **Michael Thompson,***
> **Freelance Construction Manager,**
> **PO Box**** 60398****,**
> **Tableview.**
> **Cape Town****.**
> **7439.**
> **South Africa****.**
> **GMT +2.00**
> **Phone    No: +27 21 557 0629.**
> **Mobile  No: +27 82 818 6988.**
> **michaelt15 at telkomsa.net**
> **michaelt at icon.co.za**
> **Skype: cherylthompson1***

Hi Micheal

1. Can I run Ubuntu on top of MSWindows.

You can run Ubuntu in a virtual machine in Windows, however I would not
recommend that. I would recommend installing Ubuntu side by side with
Windows (aka dual booting.)

2. Do I need to partition my HD.

If you choose to dual boot, yes.
If you remove windows, and only have Ubuntu installed, then no.

3. Can I remove Windows and run on Ubuntu

Yes

4. What is the difference between Ubuntu and Linux.

Linux is just a small part of a operating system called a kernel. This
is something that you are not going directly interact with, but as it is
a very important part of the os, many people refer to the whole os as
Linux, even though it is made up of many other parts.

Ubuntu is a collection of many pieces of software that are needed to
make a complete os, including Linux.


5. I have installed OpenOffice 3.1.

OpenOffice is included in Ubuntu, in the default install.

6. If I remove Windows will Ubuntu offer me am email platform eg Outlook.

Yes.
Evolution is included in the default install.
Thunderbird can be easily installed via the "Ubuntu Software Center"

7. Will I still require Antivirus software.

No - one of the advantages of not running Windows.

8. Can you provide me with a contact person in Cape Town.

I have cc'ed this message to the Ubuntu-ZA mailing list, which is where
the South African community chats. There are many active members from
CT, and I'm sure one of them will volunteer to get you a cd, and help
you to get set up.


Regards,

Gary


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