Operating Systems

Pars Enterprise Operating Systems Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Is Linux/BSD free and open-source?

A: Yes, Linux/BSD is a free and open-source operating system.


Q: What is the difference between BSD and Linux?

A: Both are open-source projects but with different licenses that is Linux is based on GPL license and BSD is based on BSD license, also Linux is founded by Linus Torvalds and BSD is founded by University of California(Berkeley).


Q: What can I do if Linux/BSD won't detect some of devices?

A: Referring to device official CD or webpage which you can download and install drivers from source.


Q: How is the applications setup progress in Linux/BSD?

A: Directly you can download and simply install any type of programs from package managers by either console or front-end environment.


Q: How do I connect and share my devices to Linux/BSD?

A: There are third party apps and firmwares which can be use to connect your devices to share data between them.


Q: Is Linux/BSD customizable?

A: Yes, It's highly customizable compare to other operating systems depending on different desktop environments such as KDE, Gnome, Xfce & etc.


Q: Is that possible to run Linux/BSD on any device after installation?

A: Yes, Linux/BSD is highly portable so It can be launch on any device.


Q: How does Linux/BSD support new hardware?

A: Usually the latest version of Linux/BSD kernel support many of new IT brands such as routers, Bluetooth, USB 3 & etc.


Q: How do I play multimedia formats in Linux/BSD?

A: There are several open-source media formats such as FLACC, Ogg, mkv & etc. via codecs for watching movies and listening to musics.


Q: How can I watch flash videos with Linux/BSD?

A: WebM format by Google Inc which is contained of two open-source media formats such as Ogg(audio) and Theora(video) that is included of any new Linux/BSD distributions as HTML5 technology.


Q: Can I play video games on Linux/BSD distributions?

A: Yes, There are plenty of 2D and 3D video games designed for Linux/BSD so Installation of graphics drivers are strongly recommended.


Q: How do I play 3D movies on Linux/BSD?

A: Yes, Linux/BSD can play 3D movies and formats via third party applications.


Q: Are viruses or worms has any effects on Linux/BSD?

A: No, viruses and worms are designed to work only on microsoft windows products.


Q: Can I perform payments via digital currencies on Linux/BSD?

A: Yes, It is absolutely possible.

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