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I have a Linux machine, can I still use your products?
What is Linux? [extract from www.linux.com/]
From smartphones to cars, supercomputers and home appliances, home desktops to enterprise servers, the Linux operating system is everywhere. Linux has been around since the mid-1990s and has since reached a user-base that spans the globe. Linux is actually everywhere: It’s in your phones, your thermostats, in your cars, refrigerators, Roku devices, and televisions. It also runs most of the Internet, all of the world’s top 500 supercomputers, and the world’s stock exchanges. Just like Windows, iOS, and Mac OS, Linux is an operating system. In fact, one of the most popular platforms on the planet, Android, is powered by the Linux operating system.[redacted]
OK, so why isn't all machines the same?
Why do some people drive hatches and some saloon cars, why do some have vans and others van derived cars, why are some Japanese and others European...
Yes, OK that's a bit pedantic, but the fact is different operating systems have different target audiences, and different primary uses, for instance the Mac operating system is generally held in high regard with artists, graphic designers and video editors. Most mobile telecom and web access devices are either Android or Apple OS, and most desktop and laptop users are Windows based. In the public market when we look to buy 'computer' the chances are we will buy an off the shelf Windows desktop or laptop... why? Well, some of that is down to market pressure and cost, but in fairness it's a jack of all trades, where Chrome is ideal for students, and those on the move. Linux... what about Linux.
Are you ready for the irony.......?
We can just about guarantee you have used Linux today, not necessarily an Ubuntu laptop, but versions of Linux are present in bootloaders, (yes that splash-screen when Windows starts up), smart TV firmware, (the bit where you scroll to YouTube or Netflix app, yep, that's likely Linux powered), fridges, cars, phone firmware, printers, supercomputers and servers..... you get the idea.
Yeah, yeah, all well and good, but how do I unzip, download and print?
Linux has many versions, the more prominent 'retail sold' being Ubuntu. There is capacity in the system to download, unzip and view pdf's as well as print, which are sometimes in-built. Just like any other OS's you can get applications to do just about anything, and Linux isn't any different.
If we are totally honest, we haven't designed the kits to be used on Linux, but then again, nor did we in Apple mobile, Android, Chrome or Apple Mac, but a quick 'Google' on unzipping and viewing pdf's on Linux/Ubuntu brings up a myriad of solutions, both from professional and official sources, as well as forums and message-boards.
As with absolutely everything else Crafty Witches, will will endeavour to have you #gettinglostinthedoing with our beautiful kits and collections, and should you find and problems or difficulties, just drop us a line at hello@thecraftywitches.co.uk.
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The website linux.com is a fabulous resource and in it's own has multiple links to other resources including places where to get training and certification on the system, as well as how to get the best from it.
Remember, Linux is a developers tool, so there is likely far more extremely knowledgeable experts in their communities than we could ever dream to be.... even with magic!
https://www.linuxquestions.org/
https://ubuntu.com/support/community-support
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