I recently installed UBUNTU 14.04 on an older Lenova dual core I5 with 6GB RAM. (The disc install was extremely well implimented).
I have been using DOS/Windows for more than 30 years. My first PC was the original IBM DOS based machine (pre windows and mouse)
I have worked with nearly every iteration of MS DOS and WINDOWS through Windows 7. It was after downloading the latest version of Windows I finally decided it was time to part ways with the MicroSoft Empire which IMHO has moved to the dark side with its release of version 10.
I was pleasantly surprised by the look and feel of UBUNTU. I am new to Linux, however I was almost immediately able to do most of the things I normally do with Windows. I was also impressed by the large number of FREE programs available for download. The major difference I see is that LINUX (in all its various flavors) is a global user community supported system, whereas MicroSoft is first and foremost a commercial enterprise constantly gathering information on its users and selling it to corporations who in turn spam users with unwanted advertisements. The commercially available software for Windows is sometimes more polished, but seldom more functional and in many ways Linux developers are catching up. Even if you are not totally disgusted (as I am) with the direction the Windows operating system has taken it is still worthwhile to familiarize yourself with a Linux product. Many can be setup in a duel boot configuration which allows you to maintain both your Windows and Linux applications. Personally I believe the future of computer development for active, creative, thinking Users rests with LINUX and a FREE UNCENSORED INTERNET.
Ubuntu Linux 14.04 Special Edition DVD - Includes both 32-bit and 64-bit Versions - Long Term Support
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Ubuntu 14.04 - 'Trusty Tahr' - includes spectacular changes to the Canonical-developed Unity user interface
Newest Official Full-version 'Long Term Support' Ubuntu offering - 14.04 - Just Released!
Includes BOTH the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version - on one DVD!
Free updates, including security and application updates. Free Application library available to extend the operating system features
---- Includes and easy-to-follow Color installation guide, complete with screenshots ----
Newest Official Full-version 'Long Term Support' Ubuntu offering - 14.04 - Just Released!
Includes BOTH the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version - on one DVD!
Free updates, including security and application updates. Free Application library available to extend the operating system features
---- Includes and easy-to-follow Color installation guide, complete with screenshots ----