Newbie tips, please [closed]
- by eXeP
So, I just got a new computer and I want to put Ubuntu on my old laptop. I just need few tips before installing it.
1.Programs, where to download, how to download, what is the "ending" (windows has .exe)
2. How much is command line involved? And where to get the most usual commands?
3.Few programs you recommend (graphics editing, IDE, video player, web browser)
4. Do I have to download drivers when installing new OS? I plan on getting fully rid of Windows. I have no idea of the name of my graphics card, so how do I can get to know what it is if I have to download drivers? (I don't know the name because it's not on the original box, or anywhere on the internet, believe me)
5. When installing new OS does it destroy everything else on the hard drive?
6. Anti-virus, do I need one? I'm not super paranoid, and I don't visit "shady" sites.
Please note that I have never used linux, or any other OS than Windows and sorry for my bad english. If this is the wrong place to post this, then please remove this.
Thank you.