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chalkmongoose
07-13-2003, 06:45 AM
Although Windows's merits are few and far between.
Anyone have any ideas? Guesses? Rants?
shn
07-13-2003, 07:46 AM
This kind of topic arises a lot. And it always leads to altercations between microslaves and linuxfr33kz. So Im gonna stay out of it this time. Have fun though. :D
OldGamesCollector
07-13-2003, 01:22 PM
Hi, I'm new to the forums. Please don't hurt me. :D

I use both Debian Linux & Windows 2000 on a 2 hard drive system. True it's a rather complex system, being built from two other computers (I call it my "Frankenputer") but they both work fine. Call me greedy, I want both. ;)

If you're considering a dual boot system, here's a tip: set Linux to boot from a floppy. That way if you need to reinstall Windows (or even Linux) it won't screw up your bootloader because you won't be using a bootloader.
chalkmongoose
07-13-2003, 03:53 PM
I've at one time (with only a 19gig drive) ran w3.1, w98, wxp, Redhat Linux 8, and also attached a personal storage partition.
I like PowerQuest Partition Magic because it makes it easy to do things like that :)
chalkmongoose
07-13-2003, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by shn@13 July 2003 - 07:46
This kind of topic arises a lot. And it always leads to altercations between microslaves and linuxfr33kz. So Im gonna stay out of it this time. Have fun though. :D
Oh, but I value your opinion! And I intend to have quite a bit of fun, although the sparks haven't begun to fly yet, I think they will!
MediaSlayer
07-13-2003, 05:55 PM
not EXACTLY on target/topic but moviX is cool.
4play
07-13-2003, 09:25 PM
This has been discussed on this board in detail plenty of times this month alone, try looking. ;)
MediaSlayer
07-13-2003, 10:35 PM
4play its unclear who you are talking to if it's me then i'm confused because i didn't find anything in search :blink:
chalkmongoose
07-13-2003, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by 4play@13 July 2003 - 21:25
This has been discussed on this board in detail plenty of times this month alone, try looking. ;)
Humph. I know it's been discussed more times I can count, but I like these posts. They provide refreshing insight into the fierce battle between the Penguins and the Almighty Dollar.
4play
07-13-2003, 10:52 PM
Humph. I know it's been discussed more times I can count, but I like these posts. They provide refreshing insight into the fierce battle between the Penguins and the Almighty Dollar.

true that is why i read these posts.

@MediaSlayer sorry cant remember the name of a particular topic but try searching for linux in the software world and then read through some of the longer topics. im sure you will find plenty.
Storm
07-16-2003, 12:22 AM
Originally posted by chalkmongoose@13 July 2003 - 07:45
Although Windows's merits are few and far between.
Anyone have any ideas? Guesses? Rants?
i use WinXP,

but thats cause im lazy..............

on the long run, using Linux would prolly save time, and give me better performance...........

plus, im not really that good with comps, so i go 4 the dollar(less(hey, i my XP version isnt orriginal, dun look like that.......... ur on the k-lite as well <_<))
Xilo
07-16-2003, 12:25 AM
I have been using linux more then windows. Just use windows to download and play games lately. Gotta love the speed of the command line heh.
wienerschnitzel
07-16-2003, 08:06 AM
I would like linux but windows and everything on it is free. I dual boot into Red Hat 9 just for fun.
Cl1mh4224rd
07-16-2003, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by wienerschnitzel@16 July 2003 - 09:06
I would like linux but windows and everything on it is free.
:huh:

Linux. Is. Free.
Software. For. Linux. Is. Free.

Anyway, I&#39;m currently using WinXP, but I&#39;m going to switch back to Win2k this weekend. I recently installed Gentoo Linux, but found that my motherboard isn&#39;t fully support by the current kernel, so I need to patch a certain module to get my integrated ethernet to work...

Right now that&#39;s probably my biggest gripe with Linux; driver support for new hardware is pretty rare.
ilw
07-16-2003, 09:46 AM
I use linux RH9 and winxp and I like both, but Linux isn&#39;t quite there yet, once games and hardware are supported properly I think we&#39;ll be able to say goodbye to MS (unless they change hugely). Personally i give it 5 years before Linux is the major player.
Edit: Unlesss something new comes along or we all get wiped out by aliens :ph34r:
iamtheoneandonlyone
07-16-2003, 10:44 AM
Winxp home edition


NO LINUX
shn
07-16-2003, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by wienerschnitzel@16 July 2003 - 02:06
I would like linux but windows and everything on it is free. I dual boot into Red Hat 9 just for fun.


I think you have it mixed up. Try it this way.




Linux and everything on it is free.
shn
07-16-2003, 11:21 AM
Originally posted by iamtheoneandonlyone@16 July 2003 - 04:44
Winxp home edition


NO LINUX
Well gosh, at least run xp "pro" :lol:
Meow
07-16-2003, 12:27 PM
MWUHAHAHAHAHAHA&#33;

You poor sorry fools limited by Operating Systems and file systems that are flawed&#33;

EXPAND THE POSSIBILITIES&#33;

DOS

You cannot hide.
It is always there
The command prompt lies in waiting on you unsuspecting windows users&#33;

AND YOU&#33;
Linux peoples&#33;
Don&#39;t even let me get started on YOU&#33;


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