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Everyone is very familiar with Microsoft's Windows, as one version or another of it is on
a majority of desktops in the United States of America.  Because of this, most of our website
is dedicated to informing people about the different Linux distros and their ease of use.

Linux, together with a set of GNU programs, makes up an operating system, thus the Linux
Operating System.  That is, Linux is not a single program or a suite of tools. Most "versions"
of Linux, known as "distros", are available to download free of charge. However, there are
versions which must be paid for as they are maintained and supported by a company for profit. 

First, you don't have to actually install Linux in your hard disk to use the Linux operating
system. There exist several "versions" of Linux that can be downloaded an burned to a CD.
These variants of the Linux operating system, known as "Live CD" versions, will boot Linux
directly from the CD on systems that are capable of doing this.  Memory requirements vary,
so please consult the Live CD distribution you have choosen to use.  There are several
popular Live CD distributions, such as SUSE,  Ubuntu, Linspire and RedHat.  If you're
interested in running Linux indefinitely or permanently, you can also download versions
designed to be installed  on your hard disk. Here is some information you should know.

    * You should have a high-speed Internet connection (xDSL, cable modem).   Trying to
      download a major vendor's version of Linux will most likely be a very frustrating
      experience with a dial-up modem connection.
    * You'll need the ISO images or a DVD image for the distribution you want to download
       which you must then copy or "burn" into a CD or DVD.
    * If you already run another operating system, you must re-partition your hard disk in order
       to install a "standard" Linux distribution.
    * When you download Linux from the Internet. You are not entitled to that particular
      distributor's technical support. You will have to look for the documentation that you
       need in order to resolve any problems you might run into or seek appropriate help on
       websites or in other Internet forums.

If you don't know how to partition a hard disk or you have very little experience with installing
and maintaining an operating system, you can still install Linux easily by purchasing a boxed
set. In this case, the cost of Linux system increases, but on the other hand, you will be provided
full documentation, step by step installation instructions and in many cases free technical
support for up to 90 days by phone or e-mail.  If you're still not quite sure you want to make the
leap to Linux, you may want to at least get a feel for how it looks. This can be as simple as
using your favorite Internet browser.  Regardless of the way in which you obtain a Linux
distribution, we at JIJORO Services feel that switching to Linux will be a positive experience. 
You will be able to do much more with your computer and at a fraction of the cost of proprietary
operating systems.

JIJORO strives to deliver premium Linux compatible hardware, servers and storage solutions
that exceed our customers’ expectations and help them to meet their business objectives.
JIJORO develops products that are unparalleled in the market in performance, reliability and
value. We are determined to be pioneers in Linux hardware, enterprise deployment, and Linux
support services. Our mission is that simple.

JIJORO leads the industry by developing high performance products with the best hardware
at a price that you can afford. Our R&D team continually develops new products with the goal
of providing customers with the most powerful, reliable systems.

JIJORO will work with you to customize a server, workstation or storage solution. Whether you
want to manufacture computers with and for specific hardware you already own, or you want to
create customized partitions on your hard drives, JIJORO’s team of experts will help you to get
what you need. The bottom line is that we are here to help you make the most of your IT budget.

As a company, JIJORO is dedicated to the success of the open source movement. We provide
LUG (Linux Users Group) support and are involved in numerous Linux-related projects in the
community. We believe in the future of Linux for the consumer.

Our aim is to promote operating systems which actually preform and allow the user to work
without undue interuptions.  This is why we recommend open source operating systems.  By
promoting some of the more afluent distros, we hope to convince the worldwide users that
open source is the "way of the future".  Please, visit our site often and remember we are "JIJORO
Services, The Windows and Linux Connection for the Internet"!

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