• Portable: It can work alone or coexist with other operating systems, such as Windows. It runs on computers, from PCs to mainframes.Cons1. Complexity: Although some distros, or distros, are quite easy to use, most of them will require a lot of technical knowledge to work properly. 2. Compatibility: Linux does not have as many programs and games as Windows XP.3. Support: Technical support is limited because there aren't many retailers selling Linux computers. You'll probably need to purchase Windows computers, reformat the hard drives, and install Linux internally. Acquiring Linux ComputersInstalling Linux is quite simple, but if you prefer to buy a good computer with Linux already installed, you will have to go through small independent Linux suppliers, who generally build good machines with quality components. The typical budget Windows PC is specced to the micro-penny and built with the cheapest components possible. Which Linux distribution? Another advantage of Linux is that there are a number of free and commercial distributions, or distros for short, of versions of Linux. They all offer something