XP or Linux

[Wardad]

Fyron said:
"...Of course, there is no need to get XP just for games. Just set up 98 as the other OS for your games."

Aiken said:
"OS Ready status, according to independent research conducted by AIII (Aiken's Imho International Incorporated)
Linux:
DVD video: 99% (-1% because of DRM and other closed stuff, which rarely used)
Web: 99% (-1% because of ActiveX, doesn't matter unless you go for bank services Online)
Games: 10% (directX support is pathetic, but some games go multiplatform these days, ie Doom3, UT 200x).


WELL, I have got to admit that not feeding MS has a certain appeal. I own Red Hat stock

SO, providing I can find hardware drivers... Linux would be better for DVD video/audio, and be more secure for web surfing too.
WIN98SE can run the current games, but may not be supported in the furure.

Just how would I get started on the dual op system?
My Win98 drive is 27GB partioned Cp and Dograms.
I have norton internet security + anti virus on it.
I could buy a larger drive for Linux/DVD.

What do I use for firewall security and antivirus on Linux?