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September 29th, 2003, 07:24 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
boot loaders are the way to go.
grub etc...
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September 29th, 2003, 07:56 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
Ok, I can accept that you can run SE IV on WINE, but Starfury, I'd have to se it to belive it!!!
Doesn't most Linux dists give you the option to install the Linux bootloader, LILO I think it's called.
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September 29th, 2003, 08:22 PM
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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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September 30th, 2003, 07:04 AM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
what's a dual boot?
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