Windows XP might seem a better platform for gaming, but the truth is that most game developers will soon stop to make their software compatible with a dying OS.
If you have already followed our steps for adding a new user to your Linode, you should be able to log in with that account after the upgrade process has completed.
The only drawback on Ubuntu is that you might not find all the applications you were used to on Windows XP.
Installing applications in Windows XP could be very dangerous, especially after Microsoft will pull the plug and end the stream of security patches.
The good news is the when you will learn how to add a PPA or how to upgrade your packages, everything will seem a breeze.
The only drawback is that if you want to partition your system you might encounter some names that are not familiar, like swap or EXT4.
The truth is that probably Windows XP users are more scared than they should be, as we will show right now.
Steam for Linux got more than 500 games in just one year and there is no sign that they are going to slow down.
If you log into your root account directly via SSH, you will need to ensure that you have configured key based authentication prior to following these upgrade steps.
Windows XP users are looking to make a change after their operating system will cease to receive security updates from Microsoft, in April.
Valve is putting a lot of effort towards the Linux platform and they are pushing the gaming industry in this direction.
The good news is that Ubuntu has a lot of flavors that are a lot more similar with the way Windows XP looks, like Xubuntu or Lubuntu.
You will be prompted as to whether you wish to continue; as you are on LISH, it is safe to continue via SSH.
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In addition, you should use LISH to perform this upgrade as, in the event your internet connection is disconnected, your system may end up corrupted or the upgrade may be incomplete.
Like most people who are migrating to Linux, they have a lot of questions about various aspects, regarding its use and its capabilities.
