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| Thread ID: 40355 | 2003-12-05 20:36:00 | the linux debate | miknz (3731) | Press F1 |
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| 197665 | 2003-12-05 23:23:00 | >An external serial modem will always work as they are very Linux friendly Thats because they are real modems. I would use Lilo for the boot loader because it has an uninstall option so if you decide to get rid of Linux you can revert to your Win98 bootup. |
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| 197666 | 2003-12-05 23:34:00 | If I installed linux then decided a didnt like it and wanted to uninstall it, is it a straight forward exercise? | miknz (3731) | ||
| 197667 | 2003-12-05 23:57:00 | Uninstall Lilo first using the uninstall option then run the install CD and delete the partitions then cancel after deleting. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 197668 | 2003-12-06 01:13:00 | > Also, can i split my hdd and have an option at boot up asking which os i want to load?(is this possible????). Yep, that is possible but splitting your hard drive means using a partition manager. The most recommended and safest one is Partition Magic which will cost you $$$. There is a free one but as far as I know it is not as easy to use as PM nor as safe. Using either program still involves risk and backing up your data is highly recommended first. You don't have to be full of brains to install and use Linux (though it helps! :p) but it does require a lot of time, patience and research (reading books and internet pages) to learn and get the hang of it as it is quite different to Windows. As long as you understand and accept that you will be fine. :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 197669 | 2003-12-06 01:20:00 | > Can most retail games work on linux, or just a few? Windows games? No, they will not run on Linux unless you use something like WineX and even then there is no guarantee that they will be compatible. If you want to run Windows games then stick with a Windows operating system!! > If I installed linux then decided a didnt like it and wanted to uninstall it, is it a straight forward exercise? Yes, pretty much, as long as you follow instructions correctly. ;-) There is a Linux FAQ (link top right of this page to FAQs) with links to good Linux sites. There have also been heaps and heaps of Linux threads on this forum over the past year which you will find useful. Try using the forum's Search feature. :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 197670 | 2003-12-06 05:46:00 | Okay so I have read a few faq's and web pages on linux but it makes little sense until I get the system in front of me So where is the best place to get a copy of it and what are the costs invovled |
miknz (3731) | ||
| 197671 | 2003-12-06 06:38:00 | Library, no cost. Internet, cost of connection/time to download and burn the iso to cd. Trademe.co.nz has various distros for auction. A freind who has it. A LUG (Linux User Group) near you. PC Mag cover CD/DVDs. Chill here at press_f1 ....... | mark.p (383) | ||
| 197672 | 2003-12-06 06:51:00 | Copyleft (http://www.copyleft.co.nz) | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 197673 | 2003-12-06 07:02:00 | > CD/DVDs. Chill here at press_f1 ....... Hehehe.. I think Im getting a bit of a Rep here... ;-) I would HIGHLY recommend Fedora Linux! The install is relatively similar to that of Redhat 8 (Redhat then produced Redhat 9, then became Fedora). WinModems can be done, and its not terribly hard. I had mine after about 5 minutes of Googl'ing in Windows. Restarted and installed the files and after no more than 10 minutes from starting my exercise was I online! YMMV though... ;-) KDE will be slow, and while it'll be slightly better, GNOME will be too. I would recommend you download and install the XFCE4 (xfce.org) rpms. If there's none for Fedora, then use the Redhat 9/8 ones. It will run very efficiently on a PC with those specs. Partitioning will be an issue... From personal experience the Mandrake Linux partitioning app hasnt been too good. To be honest, if you're able to setup Windows 98, then you can do Redhat/Fedora Linux. You dont even have to be brain surgeon... The gloves and guts will only get in your way ;-) Windows games dont run natively at all. You will need Wine or WineX to run Windows Programs. There are surprisingly more installers for Linux for Windows programs popping up! Lilo or GRUB, Either way you can remove it with minimal fuss, take you two minutes maximum! Knoppix may be something good to try first, as its Bootable you can remove the CD and restart and you're back as though you'd never left Windows :D Email me if you're interested in CD's: Chilling_SIlence [at] orcon [dot] net [dot] nz And good luck ;-) Cheers Chill. |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 197674 | 2003-12-06 09:46:00 | Cheers guys youve all been great. Will go visit the library on monday. If I have no luck there I will contact the all knowing chill man. thanks mik |
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