I'm new here and I don't have Linux but I have questions...

[Confused]

I don't know what Linux is but I want it! It seems like a huge program that everybody uses that's good with computers and I want it. What are the advantages of it and is it a program like Windows? I have Windows ME and I'm wondering if I could run a dual boot setup with Windows and Linux or Unix. Please explain the above where I can understand it, my handle isnt confused for nothing. What is the difference between Linux and Unix? WHat should I get. I read somewhere about a dual boot setup and please dont get technical its just a thought. Anyway sorry for it being long. Im new here.

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[Choozo]

I would recommend that you go into your nearest bookstore and find a book on the subject.
A lot of the Linux books come with a CD or two containing a Linux distribution, and the 'RedHat Unleashed' (?) should be a good place to start.

And finally, Windows and Linux are not programs - they are different operating systems.
Dualbooting these are a breeze, and it's all explained in just about any Linux book.
(Getting a Unix 'distro' for the x86 (PC) platform is also possible (Solaris is available), but it's not widely used.)

[hemanth]

don't be confused linux is a fantastic OS(or a program as u put it...for once ur forgiven).just get up n get hold of a linux book with a linux distro cd.n try hands on installing linux.u cud go wrong so try to get a back up as well.
well diff between linux n others.well my friend it comes for free with some bucks for support n what more it has the source code for we ppl to meddle with.

[aravi]

I'd advise you to read up on the topic, and be ready for a completely different experience.

It's alot more complex than Windows, so definitely get some reading done on the topic. It will be harder to learn at first but it will reward you with a greater understanding of computers in the end.

Yes, you should be able to get a dual-boot running easily.

Finally, remember to read the documentation that comes with each program if your having problems. The guy who made that program wrote the manual so he didn't have to worry about answering too many questions - he may be a *little* bit annoyed if you ask him the first question in the FAQ.