Use linux in a laptop that uses windows xp

How to use linux in a laptop that uses windows xp?

Hi, Linux is a Unix like operating system and is one of the last descendants on the original Unix operating system.

I use openSUSE and its probably the best I have used. Here r my reasons:

1. Very stable with less bugs compared to other systems like ubuntu. In fact I haven't encountered one bug in it.
2. Its the only linux system which is as polished as Mac OS X or Windows.
3. It has excellent documentation.
4. It looks good by default
5. Its very easy to use and has a GUI for everything unlike other Linux systems.
6. Hardware support is excellent in all.
7. Great community support as well.
8. Since openSUSE started the compiz fusion project which r the desktop effects then they have the latest ones on it.
9. Novell which is openSUSE's sponsors have a deal with Microsoft so there is better compatibility of file formats and it is the only Linux system which can open .docx files and stuff.
10. All the best and latest software is on it, and its very easy to maintain.

OpenSUSE is perfect for a new user as well as old ones.

OpenSUSE main page:
http://en.opensuse.org

Opensuse please read:
http://en.opensuse.org/Concepts

Opensuse Compiz fusion 3d effects:
http://en.opensuse.org/Compiz_Fusion

Opensuse nvidia guide:
http://en.opensuse.org/NVIDIA

The concepts page should tell u most of the differences in Windows and Linux, and it will give u a general idea about Linux.

If u want to know why Linux is better visit:

http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net

Trust me once u use SUSE u will forget about every other operating system.

You can run SUSE in a virtual machine if u use some software like vmware or virtualbox, a virtual machine will make linux think its on a separate system and will work from that while windows is on, but it won't work as well as a dual boot.

Contact me if u have any questions.