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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
I just got done downloading Mandrake linux, and am currently burning the CD for it. Lucky for me, I have a backup computer that I never use, so I can experiment on it before trying it on my regular computer.
If I keep Windows, how much space should I set aside for my Linux partition? I have 3GB of free space, should I give it all to Linux or leave some for Windows? Should I be asking these questions in a Linux forum? 
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September 30th, 2003, 01:42 AM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
You could probably run Star Fury on Lindows though - it might even run faster. I haven't tried, though.
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September 30th, 2003, 01:48 AM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
AFAIK, WINE dosen't handle directx, so you'd have to run in software mode.
It'll be slower, but should be playable, especially if you remove the translucent storms.
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September 30th, 2003, 06:30 AM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
WINE does not have DX stuff, so SF support would be iffy at best.
Dual boot would be the best. Heck, I have made dual boot Win2k/Win2k boxes before... (dont ask)
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
what's a dual boot?
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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Basically, you install two (although there isn't technically anything stopping you from putting more than one in) Operating Systems, and have a method of picking the one you want to use now each time you boot, so that you can (for example) run programs that are exclusive to the Windows environment while still using all those nifties you like in Linux (just not at the same time). Alternately, it is possible you have multiple Users of the same machine who like different OS's, and a dual boot can accomadate that. There are likely other possible reasons for it.
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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quote:
Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
what's a dual boot?
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Basically, you install two (although there isn't technically anything stopping you from putting more than one in) Operating Systems, and have a method of picking the one you want to use now each time you boot, so that you can (for example) run programs that are exclusive to the Windows environment while still using all those nifties you like in Linux (just not at the same time). Alternately, it is possible you have multiple Users of the same machine who like different OS's, and a dual boot can accomadate that. There are likely other possible reasons for it.
You can theoretically put as many operating systems on your computer as you have space on the drives. But usually two or three is the norm. Dual booting became popular when 2K came out. It was supported by 2K and allowed Users to keep their 9x installs for games and such that would not run on 2K. Now it is very popular to run a WinNix system. Windows and Linux on the same system.
The system I am on now is a dual XP pro system and belongs to two AD Domains. Both OS’s/Domains share files from the file partition.
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