...So...I'm okay with Windows. It mostly suits my needs---it is reliable as far as playing media goes, and all of the games I own are "Windows only." But, always, in the back of my mind, there's a little imp telling me to try out Linux, so that I can be versed in it. "It's easy to install as a dual boot," the imp says, "and it will run without a hitch for a long long time..."
So, I turn around, and I ask the imp these questions, and he usually just shrugs and has nothing to offer.
1)Where do I find a distribution of Linux?
2)Is it compatible with my hardware? RAID 5 array? ATI x800 graphics card? Intel CPU? ABit motherboard?
3)Can I get a 64-bit version? Does my
64 bit processor support the right extensions for a 64-bit OS? What ARE 64-bit extensions???
4)What file system does Linux use? How much of the windows parts of my computer am I going to be able to access?
5)How lenient is the GUI? I don't know command-line code at all....
6)Will I have to partition my hard disk? Will that screw up in any way my Windows installation?
7)Does electrical shock kill imps?