Re: Linux Newbie
 

how good is the win9x emu?

if i get linux runing which i did once on my first come back in the p2 266... but havent botherd since heh...

i might go right to debian what do you guys think? if not what else is good there :\

heh i just want to pick one and try it and maybe later find out what works best for me

but win9x emu would be nice ;)

just wondering, what or were would i need to get raid drivers for my abit lol never looked if they come with normal drivers or have a d/l place :\

its for my abit kt7 raid heh

Re: Linux Newbie
 

what is win9x emu?

Re: Linux Newbie
 

im talking about a windows emulator meaning you could run windows in linux... i know there are a few i just havent had the time to research them... since im not even runing linux but i would like to know if someone is using or read something or knows something  ;)

Re: Linux Newbie
 

I've found that when you're just getting started with *nix any flavor is a good one. You'll end up picking one and more than likely staying with it. Those who've started with Mandrake tend to stay with it, RedHat etc.

Doesn't matter, they are similar and then again slightly dif. Just pick one and go with it.

Haven't heard nor I can I believe anyone would want to emulate windows in a *nix env. That's almost hypacritical idn't it?

Most BSD's you can dual boot so you can both if'n you want. So pick any of the flavours out there and just dive in. Won't know anything til you stick yer head in.

Re: Linux Newbie
 

Mandrake 8.1 you can actually load into a Windows Folder
and try it out that way, runs slower than a pure install.

Suse Linux 7.3 is / tends to be an Europoean flavour, finds all drivers etc etc

I am not into Gamez, but the ones I need I use VMware
( virtual maschine ? ) I do not think it would work for these newer High tech gamez though

Linux is a different world, so the advice for winXP or Win2k
maybe better

Yes Linux installs  now easier than windowz
but is most certainly harder to run it !!

Now my point about linux and installs is a fact !
Due to these points.
With windows you need to reboot at least 3 times to get the basic model running that without firewall/norton/trojan/hardware config/software config/tweak config.. I could go on and on
with Linux I only had one reboot....its now been LIVE for 42 days 24/7 online 24/7 running 16 programz ..Browsers IRC etc
I have two monitors per PC ( yes windows can also but not as good ) and I watch DVD´s at the same time ? my CPU has never yet reached 83% of its capacity and I do not need to over clock it

Linux will never ever compete with windows for gamez Correct
but if you are not into gamez windows will never ever compete with Linux

I wouldn´t go out and get Linux cause one type of windows isnt working correct. I would stick with windows and tune it better

Linux is and will remain harder to use than windows and mosts users would never need the abilities of Linux anyway .