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| 135596 | 2003-04-14 02:27:00 | Hi, having read many topics about Windows and Linux, I couldn't help but wonder how exactly Linux works? Can Linux be installed onto a computer that previously had Windows, or was built by a Microsoft-endorsed company? Does the computer have to be specially built? If you want to install Linux, then will your programs/games/devices that work in Windows, work under Linux? I'm talking about things like Photoshop, MSN, Medal of Honour: Allied Assault, DVDrom, etc . Or does Linux have the equivalent for the above-mentioned programs? How can Linux be a free, downloadable (or easy to get hold of) program, when Windows is expensive? Are the programs for Linux free too? I'm guessing that people's choice of OS depends on what exactly they want to get out of their computer, am I right? Like, Windows is probably more user-friendly for those not-so-capable computer users, and Linux is for tweaking, fiddling around with ur computer? Another thought - if your computer is capable enough of doing so, could Linux be installed onto a computer that has Windows and run one of the OS at a time? Cheers, caffy |
caffy (2665) | ||
| 135597 | 2003-04-14 04:03:00 | > Hi, having read many topics about Windows and Linux, > I couldn't help but wonder how exactly Linux works? > > Can Linux be installed onto a computer that > previously had Windows, or was built by a > Microsoft-endorsed company? Does the computer have to > be specially built? Yep! it can go on any PC :-) Even an X-Box or PS2 :D > If you want to install Linux, then will your > programs/games/devices that work in Windows, work > under Linux? I'm talking about things like Photoshop, > MSN, Medal of Honour: Allied Assault, DVDrom, etc . DVD's work, Photoshop has something in Linux to replace it called GIMP, and the games, well - WineX :-) MSN and ICQ work under GAIM which comes with a lot of distro's > Or does Linux have the equivalent for the > above-mentioned programs? Yes, sometimes better :-) > How can Linux be a free, downloadable (or easy to get > hold of) program, when Windows is expensive? Are the > programs for Linux free too? > Mostly free - Linux gets its money from corporate and training etc . . . > I'm guessing that people's choice of OS depends on > what exactly they want to get out of their computer, > am I right? Like, Windows is probably more > user-friendly for those not-so-capable computer > users, and Linux is for tweaking, fiddling around > with ur computer? Well . . Yeah for the first part, but Linux is for everybody . . . just some people dont want it, and that's fine, their choice! > > Another thought - if your computer is capable enough > of doing so, could Linux be installed onto a computer > that has Windows and run one of the OS at a time? > Yep! |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 135598 | 2003-04-14 04:18:00 | So would u recommend installing Mandrake Linux 9 . 0 onto a computer with, 512mb ram, 80gb hard drive? I just would like to have a look at what it looks like :) but only if its easy to (and can) uninstall? |
caffy (2665) | ||
| 135599 | 2003-04-14 04:29:00 | What are your intentions, you still want your Windows Operating System there? If you want to have a look at what Linux is like I suggest you look at Knoppix which boots the OS off the CD without installing anything. It'll just give you a starting point. |
Kame (312) | ||
| 135600 | 2003-04-14 04:48:00 | I'll have a look into that, thanks :) | caffy (2665) | ||
| 135601 | 2003-04-14 06:16:00 | I personally would say go with RedHat... I dunno why, I just seem to like it even more.. now with RedHat 9 out :-) Your PC's specs are more than fine, and you can Dual-Boot with Linux and Windows no problem, however you'll need some free, un-partitioned space left on your HDD which can be used to install Linux. Easy to un-install?? Well - delete the partitions and you're sback to normal :-) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 135602 | 2003-04-14 06:47:00 | how would i sort out the hard drive space stuff? Mind you, if this is too complicated then i wont do it... |
caffy (2665) | ||
| 135603 | 2003-04-14 06:56:00 | I haven't tried with radhat, but with mandrake it can shrink your windows partition and install in the space created. | bmason (508) | ||
| 135604 | 2003-04-14 11:35:00 | > I haven't tried with radhat, but with mandrake it can > shrink your windows partition and install in the > space created. Really? Non-Destructively? i havent tried it on RedHat so I wouldnt know if it is or not.. I always leave my doze partition alone... just in case it got lost.. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 135605 | 2003-04-14 11:41:00 | > Really? Non-Destructively? Yes, I've used it a few times without trouble. Mandrake 9.1 can resize NTFS but I haven't tried it. |
bmason (508) | ||
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