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Cam · 10-05-2002, 02:58 PM

I just installed Linux on my computer and am impressed with it's usability so far. Installing hardware and configuring certain things are a little harder but if your curious you probably will be able to figure it out.
If you want to you can install Linux and Windows on the same computer. That way you can switch back and forth and keep your windows programs and the OS you know easily available for those times you get frustrated with Linux.

It is possible to run Windows software on a Linux environment, but it's not just as simple as double clicking. I havn't figured out how to do it, but Wine is a windows emulation program and will run windows programs. I'd check out Linux.org, and winehq.com, and do a search on them for more information to help you make a decision.

I have no experience or knowledge of Solaris so I can't give you any info on it.

10-05-2002, 02:58 PM	#2
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	I just installed Linux on my computer and am impressed with it's usability so far. Installing hardware and configuring certain things are a little harder but if your curious you probably will be able to figure it out. If you want to you can install Linux and Windows on the same computer. That way you can switch back and forth and keep your windows programs and the OS you know easily available for those times you get frustrated with Linux. It is possible to run Windows software on a Linux environment, but it's not just as simple as double clicking. I havn't figured out how to do it, but Wine is a windows emulation program and will run windows programs. I'd check out Linux.org, and winehq.com, and do a search on them for more information to help you make a decision. I have no experience or knowledge of Solaris so I can't give you any info on it. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail. Last edited by Cam; 10-05-2002 at 03:00 PM.