Open Source and Free Software

These versions of linux, and most others will run Libre Office without issue. Libre Office works great! It will open Microsoft Office documents and has everything you'd expect out of an office suite.

Do you have to download Libre office separately or are you given the option to pick it
up as you download one of the Linux O/S's?
And, my WP documents then become available under Libre?

Yes, you can partition your HD and set up a dual boot system. This will allow you to choose which operating system to use at boot time. You can set this up in the linux installer.

I'm not much at computers but wondering if you do a dual boot and you pick up a virus or malware in Microsoft area (or on hardrive?) wouldn't this effect the entire computer and
all O/S's?


You will need to research the copier in question. Many manufacturers make complete drivers for linux, some do not.

I only have a Canon copier with nothing else attached.
But when you're downloading a Linux program does it provide a way to include your copier or do you have to dowload something else separately?