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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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September 30th, 2003, 07:17 AM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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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.
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September 30th, 2003, 12:25 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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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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September 30th, 2003, 02:42 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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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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Linux is quite bloated. If you select all then your looking at 3 gigs easy.
The secert is to pick one of each type of program your going to use. So 1 ) explorer, 1) editor etc..
2 gigs should be good by itself ( with room to spare ) if you do not go hog wild.
What are you planning to do with linux ? Learn it from a user point of view or as an adminstrator ??
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September 30th, 2003, 06:18 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
I would be using Linux to try something new with my computer. I have been wanting to learn to program, and it seems that a nix enviroment would be the less expensive way to go, and probably the more stable way to go as well. If I'm lucky, I just might get something useful out of this experience. 
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September 30th, 2003, 07:01 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
Lindows does DirectX, and:
"Seagate is now selling a line of hard drives pre-loaded with LindowsOS for the exact same price as a typical blank hard disc. Because the LindowsHD hard disc is available for the exact same price as the blank hard disc, the manufacturer is in effect, getting LindowsOS for free."
http://support.lindows.com/
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September 30th, 2003, 07:40 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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Originally posted by macjimmy:
I would be using Linux to try something new with my computer. I have been wanting to learn to program, and it seems that a nix enviroment would be the less expensive way to go, and probably the more stable way to go as well. If I'm lucky, I just might get something useful out of this experience.
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Go get C For Dummies by Dan Gookin, volumes one and two. I started my programming career with his books. He is more knowledgable than most of my profs.
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September 30th, 2003, 10:37 PM
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Re: Anyone know about Linux?
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Lindows does DirectX, and:
"Seagate is now selling a line of hard drives pre-loaded with LindowsOS for the exact same price as a typical blank hard disc. Because the LindowsHD hard disc is available for the exact same price as the blank hard disc, the manufacturer is in effect, getting LindowsOS for free."
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I will take a look at this as well.
With all of the user-created stuff out there for Linux, it seems odd to me that DirectX stuff would only be available in Lindows.
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