Från Windows till GNU/Linux¶
This is what everyday users usually find better, mostly the same, or not as good, when switching from Windows to GNU/Linux.
Vad är bättre i GNU/Linux¶
Det är fritt¶
Unlike Windows, GNU/Linux is free software – free as in freedom. Install it on all computers and make copies for your friends! You can even study it, transform it as you please, or build and sell your own distribution.
Program¶
There are a wealth of free applications available at no cost under GNU/Linux. To edit professional documents, burn music CDs, rework photos, design a website, or organise music; there’s no need for $200 software with restrictive licenses.
The internal installer makes it incredibly easy to find, install and remove programs.
Det är också säkert: du kan glömma demo/test-versioner av funktionsnedsatt programvara eller skadlig freeware som förorenar webben.
No fighting¶
Keeping your computer in shape over time needn’t be a struggle. One year on, GNU/Linux runs just as fast as the first day. And it may bring your old PC back to life.
GNU/Linux puts you in control of your software. Most distributions offer a clean system by default, free from forced applications, advertisements, or hidden telemetry. You install only what you need, and you can uninstall anything you don’t.
Säkerhet¶
Glöm dyra och restriktiva antivirusprogram, anti-spywareprogram, anti-något alls och anti-allt. GNU/Linux är väldigt, väldigt säkert.
It is often difficult for Windows users to believe that there are no spyware nor viruses under GNU/Linux – but it’s true. Malicious programs have a hard time doing anything at all in a well-built system.
Regelbundna, enkla mjukvaru-uppdateringar gör att alla kan känna sig helt trygga.
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Support¶
GNU/Linux benefits from a great sense of community whose friendliness will surprise you. If you try to do something complicated but can’t succeed, there are a lot of people around to help you out. Our “Help” page gives a few pointers.
Företagen bakom de viktigaste GNU/Linux-distributionerna, såsom Canonical och Red Hat, erbjuder också expertstöd på kommersiell basis.
What is mostly the same in GNU/Linux¶
Fundamentally, everyday users will find GNU/Linux similar in use to Windows or macOS.
Generell installation¶
A common misconception is that GNU/Linux is controlled entirely by the command-line. In reality, GNU/Linux offers a polished desktop experience that will feel familiar to any Windows or macOS user.
Webbsurfning och vanliga uppgifter¶
Your daily habits won’t need to change. Browsing the web is identical, and you can continue using your favorite browsers like Firefox, Chrome, or Edge. You’ll find a rich ecosystem of applications for managing your files, listening to music, and accomplishing your other day-to-day tasks.
Spel¶
The landscape of GNU/Linux gaming has matured significantly, making it a robust platform for most gamers. The vast majority of Windows games now run seamlessly, often with performance that matches or exceeds Windows due to Linux’s lower system overhead.
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Hårdvarustöd¶
The vast majority of computers with standard hardware work immediately upon installation. Common peripherals such as USB drives, webcams, mice, and keyboards almost never present a problem and often require less setup than on Windows.
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What is not as good in GNU/Linux¶
DVD:er, Blu-ray och begränsade format¶
Many multimedia formats are proprietary. To avoid patent and licensing issues, standard GNU/Linux distributions cannot pre-install the software needed to play encrypted physical media.
For DVDs, the solution is simple. Most modern distributions provide helper tools that automatically download and install the necessary decryption library. Once installed, DVDs play just as they do on Windows.
Blu-rays are harder to play directly due to stricter, constantly updating encryption. Many GNU/Linux users prefer to “rip” the disc to a digital file rather than playing the disc directly.
Fortunately, physical media is becoming less common. Major streaming platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube work natively in standard GNU/Linux browsers (like Firefox, Chrome, and Edge) without any special configuration.
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Slutsats¶
Huruvida du kommer att njuta av GNU/Linux beror mestadels på vad du förväntar dig av det.
- If you wish GNU/Linux to be just exactly like Windows, you will probably be disappointed. GNU/Linux is built by people who simply wish it to be different. In the free software community, members have different visions of what makes an ideal operating system. These differences lead to variety, which is what makes GNU/Linux so special and interesting.
- Your freedom matters. Thousands in communities and companies work to build software on which you may exert this freedom. Using GNU/Linux is the easiest way to do so fully.
- It’s fun! Not having to worry about spyware, viruses, program registrations, demos that expire, or finding software that is really free as in freedom, makes using a computer suddenly very enjoyable.
We hope you’ll switch soon. There’s a large community waiting, and no one in it asking you to “sign up, purchase and register”.