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DAMN NON-MS APPLICATIONS!!
spinningheel4242:
Ok now what
I tried that stupid MaxOS and nothing...so I am back to square one. I can't seem to download Redhat so I'll try yet another Linux distro. Now, quick question, should I create a Linux partition (using Partition Magic 7) or should I just run the install program of the Linux distro??
Well, the hunt continues...
Spin
Master of Reality:
you can partition your harddrive in the install. and it will be just easy as partition magic. Try Mandrake, but look at different mirrors because soem download site are filled up
Doctor V:
quote:Originally posted by spinningheel4242:
Ok, so what I have read intrigues me but I have to say, there is no prevailing reason to switch to Linux or Mac. Basically, there is no KILLER APP that makes it worthwhile. Now, don't get me wrong, I hate MS but I am not also technically inclined to learn a new OS like Linux (I can't be bothered with command lines etc). And the Macs that I have used just don't compare (performance wise) to PC's. I really wish they did cuz I would like a viable alternative to MS but there just isn't any. A lot of you say Linux or Mac are WAY better and easier than MS...well, on many regards you are correct. However, myself and my wife like EASY and SIMPLE and MS provides that. That is why Linux will NEVER become a decktop contender....it takes too much time and effort to learn.
And with all of the html responses....yes, there are good code editors out there for linux but I use dreamweaver or similar layout html editors. So, as of late, there are no Linux/Mac distro's that can match these products.
But, basically, one of the biggests snags is with games........yes, I love gaming and guess what.....only a few GOOD games are available for Linux/Mac. Also, I don't want to wait 6+ months for games to come out for Mac. Basically, the amount I have used Mac is very disheartening. I think they have a lot of potential but until they port with PC components....they will never win many converts.
I will continue my search for viable alternatives to MS (I am now using incredimail for email etc!) but I will have to stick to the other gambit of MS crap and crap until I can convert to a truly user-friendly system....
Spin
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All I can say is that Linux has changed alot in recent years. Its probably not *nearly* as hard as you think. It comes with a couple of really nice GUIs; you can use Linux without being bothered by command lines etc. I will admit, there have been some things that are less convenient on Linux than on Win, and even some Applications that would require you to use a command line to install them. But, that is because of the applications, and not because of the OS, furthermore, the documentation for such apps is in all but the most extreme of cases excellent. Linux has an app called wine, which is used for running windows applications, including games in Linux. So all in all, there are probably only a few games that are completely unplayable in Linux. The real hard thing about Linux is just getting used to it. There are some odds and ends that may seem very difficult or inconvenient at first, but once you get the hang of how they work, are easy. And there is alot of support, both on there forums, and all over the net. I definitely would not say that it will never become a desktop contender. Its getting closer and closer to that every day. I say give it a try, at least on a dual boot. If your going to try you have to stick with it in the beginning, some things will probably come up. Soon you'll find that its not that difficult.
V
spinningheel4242:
Oh My God!!!!!!
I tried installing desktop/LX on my machine....going for the dual boot option. And, I don't know how, but I managed to blank my entire hard drive!! Sure, Linux installed and looked beautiful (for the 20 minutes that I had it on there) But I lost everything else...it is truly a dark day...
Yes yes, I should have made backups etc. I just didn't expect this to happen.
Now, I am trying to partition my harddrive using partition magic 7 but am having huge problems with that. I want to keep about 36 gigs of my harddrive windoze me and the other 2 gigs linux. Obviously I want to dual boot with windoze being the first or primary option. If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate it...
Spin
voidmain:
As far as the partition magic part you just want to "shrink" your existing Windows partition so you have enough "free space" (unpartitioned) to install Linux. I would recommend giving Linux more than 2GB. Probably around 3GB at the minimum and if your Windows partition is FAT32 then you can use that space for overflow if necessary. Otherwise I might even suggest around 4GB minimum for Linux if you plan on installing much more and doing some serious work.
Now the specific instructions beyond just creating the free space would depend on the distro you are using. I haven't used SuSe yet (downloading it now) but I could give you pointers for RedHat. There are plenty of SuSe users on here though so they should be able to help. And the installation DOCS usually cover all of this quite clearly for all the major distros (if you don't understand what you are reading on the install screen).
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