Would it be a good idea to change to Linux?

[LilPinkCandy]

Super Dragonite

LilPinkCandy

Tsutaebanashi

I am very flexible as far as adaptation to new things/OS.

The programs that I use often are:

Winamp
Gimp
Firefox
CD Art Display
Rainmeter
MSN
Skype

I tried Ubuntu and i did not like it at all. The minute i wanted to change anything, it was a hassle to do so. That is my experience though. However, should you switch instead of using Winamp which is incompatible with Linux, you can use Amarok. Amarok has a cleaner and much nicer display and is much nicer than Winamp. I do not know if there is another compatible music program as I have only used Amarok while using Ubuntu but i'm sure the links above that the other posters posted could help more so you can choose the best program for you.
MSN: Pidgin. You can plug in all other clients to is as well such as AIM and Yahoo if you use them. If not, then someone already mentioned an MSN program. Those are the ones i know about and i hope it helped.
However, I cannot tell you which one to switch to because I only used Ubuntu.
Linux is not for you if you use exclusive-windows applications daily. For example, i play maple story which is incompatible.
I suggest you research the linux programs and see if you like them before switching. You can dual-boot to see if you like it.

Wine allows you to run many Windows programs. Check http://www.winehq.com/ to see if those Windows-only programs run well on Wine.
But it is true, Linux is not for everyone and there are Windows-only programs that are just easier in Windows.
I know many people who dual-boot Windows and Linux and use Windows for all of their gaming and Linux for everything else.
But just trying Linux out first has already been suggested.

i dual-booted and that sort of just made linux useless to me. like i just ended up using windows more. It looked really cool though, but in the end it just frustrated me. so, i think its really cool how people use it though. <3

[Super Dragonite]

LilPinkCandy

Super Dragonite

LilPinkCandy

Tsutaebanashi

I am very flexible as far as adaptation to new things/OS.

The programs that I use often are:

Winamp
Gimp
Firefox
CD Art Display
Rainmeter
MSN
Skype

I tried Ubuntu and i did not like it at all. The minute i wanted to change anything, it was a hassle to do so. That is my experience though. However, should you switch instead of using Winamp which is incompatible with Linux, you can use Amarok. Amarok has a cleaner and much nicer display and is much nicer than Winamp. I do not know if there is another compatible music program as I have only used Amarok while using Ubuntu but i'm sure the links above that the other posters posted could help more so you can choose the best program for you.
MSN: Pidgin. You can plug in all other clients to is as well such as AIM and Yahoo if you use them. If not, then someone already mentioned an MSN program. Those are the ones i know about and i hope it helped.
However, I cannot tell you which one to switch to because I only used Ubuntu.
Linux is not for you if you use exclusive-windows applications daily. For example, i play maple story which is incompatible.
I suggest you research the linux programs and see if you like them before switching. You can dual-boot to see if you like it.

Wine allows you to run many Windows programs. Check http://www.winehq.com/ to see if those Windows-only programs run well on Wine.
But it is true, Linux is not for everyone and there are Windows-only programs that are just easier in Windows.
I know many people who dual-boot Windows and Linux and use Windows for all of their gaming and Linux for everything else.
But just trying Linux out first has already been suggested.

i dual-booted and that sort of just made linux useless to me. like i just ended up using windows more. It looked really cool though, but in the end it just frustrated me. so, i think its really cool how people use it though. <3

Yeah, I used to use them both pretty equally but since I got Windows 7, I use it for pretty much everything. I still use Linux for a few things (like The Gimp and Virtual Box because they run better in Linux), and I see no reason to remove it because I don't have any space issues in Windows. I just made Windows the default OS on GRUB so I don't have to click anything if I turn on my computer in passing.
Plus, in order to keep up with with Linux news and such, I feel like I should at least have an OS that can run new programs for Linux and have a way of testing advice I give Linux users. xd

[Locrian Lucero]

Tsutaebanashi

I am very flexible as far as adaptation to new things/OS.

The programs that I use often are:

Winamp
Gimp
Firefox
CD Art Display
Rainmeter
MSN
Skype

Winamp: XMMS
GIMP:GIMP
Firefox:Firefox
Why do you need covers?
rainmeter=compfusion
MSN=empathy
skype=skype/empathy

http://www.osalt.com/

[Tsutaebanashi]

I am also concerned on, if I switch to Linux, will my widescreen resolution affect Linux?

And, my iPod Syncing... I don't know of any media players that can sync an iPod on Linux?
I took a peak at Songbird, looks like they either have that, or are looking towards doing it...

[The Last Rydian]

Resolution is set by the OS.
If you want widescreen in linux, set the resolution in linux to a widescreen one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_iPod_managers

[evermore_100]

Tsutaebanashi

I have Windows Vista Home Basic, and want to try out Linux. Would it be smart to change?

System:
Windows Vista Home Basic
Service Pack 1
Manufacturer : Dell
Model : Inspiron 1525
Processor : Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual T3200 @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz
RAM : 2.00 GB
32-bit Operating System

I still have the CD for my Vista OS, so if I ever need to reinstall Vista, I can.

What should I do?
I want Linux, isn't sure if it is the best idea to switch.

I am worried about the programs that I won't be able to run on Linux...

i have it and it works great