After talking with B1G_BR0TH3R he talks me into moving to Ubuntu. I already knew they didn't get viruses, but I never wanted to format my computer to make the switch to it. I also knew of a way to get both Windows and Ubuntu on my computer, but thought it would take too long of a process, but did B1G_BR0TH3R prove me wrong. Around an hour and I was fully up. I now am running Windows and Ubuntu, but I haven't been on Windows since except to move my files to Ubuntu.
The main reason Ubuntu does not get viruses, is because all the valuable system files require a password to perform any actions on, however when in Windows system files you can delete, rename, or even change the data inside of them with no problems. Sure it will work a little afterwards, but when you reboot, that's when all hell breaks lose.
Now with hackers out there sure, there is a slim possibility that someone could make a virus for Ubuntu, but as long as you keep a strong password on your admin user you won't really have to worry about that since the passwords in Ubuntu are encrypted up the ass.
Besides most have no point to make viruses for Ubuntu users since most everyone uses Windows XP/Vista/7. Why make a virus that makes you money for a system that has hardly any users compared to another? Best part is Ubuntu is free. If you don't like it you can just use Windows, but when you want to be secure, you can use Ubuntu, since in Windows there are viruses out there that can steal your saved logins, passwords, credit cards, and even viruses that log everything you type.
Don't be a victim of FUD Password Stealers like I was. Anti-Viruses can't pick them up, since they are Fully Un-Detectable. You may think your passwords with random numbers, letters, and symbols are safe, but with Fully UnDetectable Password Stealers they use algorithms to decrypt passwords stored in Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, and even Firefox. Some even steal your Instant Messenger accounts. Be safe about it, because if you don't it's going to suck changing ALL of your passwords, when you realize some of your email accounts are stolen.
Installation:
1.) As a precaution BACK UP any important documents.
2.) Defrag your HDD.
3.) Download Ubuntu you can also get a free CD HERE.
4.) Burn the downloaded Ubuntu to a CD.
5.) Insert Ubuntu CD
6.) Boot from CD. If it doesn't boot go into your BIOS and make sure the CD boots before the Hard Drive
7.) After the Ubuntu logo is displayed on the screen. Press Enter to continue.
8.) Follow the on screen instructions to Partition your disk. Have at least 50-100 GB of space to make room for Unbuntu and any things you might install or download.
Note: To run Windows programs just use Wine.
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