29-10-2003 00:51									#1
	On my next system, I think I'll run some sort of Linux. Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

Yep. I think it's a done deal. I wanted to buy WinXP, but the costs are ****ing mind-boggling. Therefore, my next system will run Linux.

It is a very confusing and troublesome thought for me, because all my knowledge in the area is hype and rumors.

I'll probably buy a system in a number of months. THEN, I'LL INSTALL LINUX... What then? what shall I do? WHAT IS IT?

	29-10-2003 01:02									#2
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welcome to Geek Central

there will be no turning back

please hand in your girlfriend and fashionable clothes at the door

the penguin has you now

	29-10-2003 01:05									#3
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or, you could just become reallly good friends with your it staff...

	29-10-2003 01:11									#4
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"The penguin has you now"

Q^3: At this point in space and time, I don't have a job. But soon, I will, since I'll take about any job that will suit my studying hours.

	29-10-2003 01:12									#5
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Yes, you install it.. and then what? What's the problem?

	29-10-2003 01:28									#6
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For starters, how the **** does it "look"? does it have a GUI similar to windows?

	29-10-2003 01:32									#7
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quote: For starters, how the **** does it "look"?

Like ****.

	29-10-2003 01:37									#8
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Azazel, Depends what you install.. For example if you decide to install the latest Red Hat with Window X, it looks a lot like windows OS...

	29-10-2003 01:41									#9
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From sceens, it seems similar to Windows. The real question is: Is it ?
also:
can I get any games for it? I don't think that I can, in Israel.

	29-10-2003 01:43									#10
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In Israel? What does that have anything to do with it?

	29-10-2003 01:45									#11
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does Linux run the same software as Windows?

	29-10-2003 01:50									#12
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Well, it depends.. some programs are translated to work in Linux as well.. many programs these days.

	29-10-2003 01:52									#13
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what about games?

	29-10-2003 01:54									#14
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Some games, not many.

	29-10-2003 01:55									#15
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so, if I pop a CD of a game I played in, say ,DOS, or Windows, it will work?

	29-10-2003 01:58									#16
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No. There are, theoretically, emulators to run such apps, but they hardly work correctly, and are very slow.

Many games are rather ported to Linux. You can buy them, or sometimes download.

But, Linux doesn't run Windows apps.

	29-10-2003 02:18									#17
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So I guess I'll spend countless hours searching various P2P networks?

	29-10-2003 02:23									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel "The penguin has you now"

Please proceed to the line in queue 3B.

You may have a Linux User Group in your town. Check the phone book, or walk into a computersy-looking place and ask around. Linux people are usually overjoyed when a new person says that they want to install Linux. Just be sure not to ask them a technical question if you haven't already done a Google search and checked out www.linuxdocs.org.

SP

	29-10-2003 02:36									#19
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I am a student in a technological Uni with a large comp sci dept. I think I'll manage to find such people.

Question is, will I like to mingle with them?

	29-10-2003 02:41									#20
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Word of advice:

By far, I've tried RedHat, Mandrake, Suse, and LindowsOS and I have to say that LindowsOS is the most useable and stable Linux that I've used to date. Although this Linux is not FREE ($49 + $49 more if you want Lindows Plus), it is well worth it and you shouldn't be disappointed with it.

	29-10-2003 02:42									#21
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That's almost like Win XP home.

There's a reason why I am doing this. And the reason is to save money.

	29-10-2003 02:49									#22
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Also, if you're a gamer you should also check out WineX 3.1 from TransGaming Technologies.

Oh, and by the way, DON'T let Asher fool you into thinking that Linux is a bad choice.

	29-10-2003 02:53									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel That's almost like Win XP home. There's a reason why I am doing this. And the reason is to save money.

Like I said, you won't be disappointed with it. Check out the website I linked to to learn more about it. Go on, give it a try. $99 ain't that much.

	29-10-2003 05:54									#24
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It is when you've only got ten bucks and half a dog carcass left. Oh, and a computer.

SP

	29-10-2003 06:17									#25
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quote: Originally posted by Mr. Nice Guy Also, if you're a gamer you should also check out WineX 3.1 from TransGaming Technologies. Oh, and by the way, DON'T let Asher fool you into thinking that Linux is a bad choice.

I'm not going to fool him into thinking it's a bad choice. I'm definitely going to enjoy him trying it, then switching back like every other non-geek does.

He'll break when he gets fed up with the shoddy hardware support.
Or the vastly limited selection of software, and the software that is available is usually of quite poor quality.
Or perhaps he'll just get upset with having incompatible libraries and depedency errors.

Either way, it's fun to watch.

	29-10-2003 06:18									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Mr. Nice Guy Like I said, you won't be disappointed with it. Check out the website I linked to to learn more about it. Go on, give it a try. $99 ain't that much.

Why would he buy an OS with an extremely tiny selection of software, trying to emulate Windows...when he can buy Windows itself for the same price?

	29-10-2003 06:28									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel so, if I pop a CD of a game I played in, say ,DOS, or Windows, it will work?

Quite a few games, most notable the Unreal Tournament series, are coming out for Linux. IIRC, there even is a Neverwinter Nights client available.

	29-10-2003 06:33									#28
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quote: Why would he buy an OS with an extremely tiny selection of software, trying to emulate Windows...when he can buy Windows itself for the same price?

I never got the idea behind charging for a distro anyways.

Linux
Charging for it
Windows (price-wise, I don't want a technical argument)

	29-10-2003 06:35									#29
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quote: Originally posted by MattH Quite a few games, most notable the Unreal Tournament series, are coming out for Linux. IIRC, there even is a Neverwinter Nights client available.

If by "quite a few games", you mean a handful in the past year, then okay...

	29-10-2003 07:37									#30
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azazel, just like you taking your lead from the american military