Learning computer with low cost - Use open source OS.

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Ever since i entered the stream of Computer Science, I use to always wonder how can an average person pay for all the software's when it comes to learning computer. As we know that for many years Microsoft ruled the computer software's, its not the same now. I mean for one to learn computer usage with Window (XP/Vista/7) it will cost him as either you need to buy the software for your use or you need to explore the knowledge in computers by visiting some computer academia. But this is not the best way one can experience learning.

Then there is free software which are build by a group or might have even by a single person. When i talk about free software, its not just any application but entire Operating System(OS) like LINUX based Operating systems. For information on Linux based visit here -- WIKI

Here we see that people contribute to develop a community based systems which is widely available for end users and also the users feedback to improve the bugs if any. In which case these OS can be used by people who want to learn Computers without much of investment. Many people say that Linux based OS are very difficult when it comes to beginners, but believe me this is where you learn them. Now the present releases of Fedora and Ubuntu have got pretty good UI. These Operating Systems are free and the best part is it has almost all the features which people find it in Windows ( like OpenOffice which is similar to windows MSOffice).

I never say that Microsoft is evil but i just gave an example for people who cannot afford proprietary software's. These free OS have been evolving everyday and getting better. So i suggest next time when you give a thought for which OS to go, choose it correctly.

I am currently using Ubuntu and i think everyone who wants to learn computer can start with free OS.

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