Linux or Windows -based?

hi friend..... both the windows and linux platforms are user friendly and moreover students can also can easily understand the program...... but i prefer windows based

For teaching purposes I suggest you go with windows because it is the most popular and widely used OS. Linux is more of an individual preference

I think windows will be good, for it's not that complicated.. hehe ^_^ MOst schools are using windows, because that's what most of us are using at home too.. UNless one is truly a professional, or someone good with programming etc, then they will like linux.. BUT linux has got its advantages too, as they wont crash and they wont hang for sure.. haha =D

(Srry for my bad english) Hi Basqui, i program C++ for Linux 2 Years :P, i use Ubuntu Linux Based, and i like very much Programs and Games OpenSource. Windows: Capitalist, only thinks about money Linux: Free software, you does not spend nothing Office 2007 = 150$ , BROffice/OpenOffice = Free How much it costs the Windows? = 120 $ or more How much it costs the Linux? = NOTHING, and still superficially you can receive the COMPACT DISC from installation in you house! To know as to receive the COMPACT DISC from linux in you house, he visits: https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

If since they you it are recommending all the windows uses, is mas easily and popularly, the linux I do not know it have heard of this program, and they have commented to me that it is mas complicated, and mas to teach boys in a school.

Linux and Windows can be working on the same computer.When we visit Internet,we will find that almost available and free software can be run on the Linux.I think Linux is as good as windows. if you want to get the units on dual-boot for Linux and windows,there are two methods.First,you can install the two OS on your computer.you must keep they are in different partitions.Otherwise,the OS will don't run.Second,you can install virtual machine on windows and install Linux on virtual machine. I think the second method is easier for you. (This is only for your reference.)

If you want to train your students for the arrival of the new units, I highly recommend using a virtual box (Virtual Machine) and installing Linux OS on it. What it is is basically a simulation of a computer, it's like a computer inside your computer except it has no effect on the actual computer, it's just another running program (hope that wasn't confusing w

Go with dual boot at least the students can work on both OS.

for teaching windows is the best one because the windows is graphical user interface it will easy to understand to children so keep the windows on both units or maintain dual boot for students and you also.

I think that you should start with a friendly user environment like kubuntu (the ubuntu with kde) once you have that it might be easier the transition for the student. is normal to migrate in schools to linux this days due the cost of the license of the software so what better than start to teach that to the students now.

i love windows more than linux..haha..i don't knw why.. :)

hello.... I think windows will be good most of schools are using windows. But linux has got its advantages too... All programs are supported in windows. Thanks Laratri

I suggest that you change all those 10 units to linux, because when your students find out about the dual boot, they might be tempted to open windows instead.

I would say, if possible, to change the new units to windows. The Dual boot would be nice but that would require you to have to teach an entire new OS to the students. With Windows you will have an OS they are used to.

I suggest a multi-boot setup with at least an Ubuntu and Kubuntu Linux installed side by side your Windows OS. Ubuntu Linux runs well using default settings and applications, but because it is using the Gnome interface, it's not at par with Windows in terms of look and feel. Kubuntu Linux with its KDE interface is much better and closer to Windows. However, you may need to install Firefox in Kubuntu because its default browser is the unfamiliar Konqueror. Some drivers may also be lacking in Kubuntu like WIFI support. By the way, 10GB for each Linux OS is typical. Separate partitions, of course, is recommended, but you need not worry about diskspace since Linux can read Windows partitions. So, in practice, you still have access to the entire disk when using Linux. However, Windows cannot read Linux partitions. One other thing you need to know about Linux esp. Ubuntu and its variants. They are usually available as LiveCD (i.e., you can boot a functional OS from CD or DVD).

Go with a dual boot and teach them both. It will be a very good thing if they are exposed to both OS. Open source means the source code for that particular software is available for anyone who wanted to see that code. It is made available so developers can create their own version. Just like linux where different kind of Linux OS have been developed.

its really good if you install linux on the other systems . This would make the children familiar to it, and make it easier for them to work on it when other systems come.