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what other operating systems out there ?
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Posted by gary
(776 messages posted)
what other operating systems are available? received cd in mail for ubuntu 9.10 desktop
edition.what problems would i run in to? if installing it.have a xp computer thinking
about trying it out.thanks for any input. i thought microsoft was the only one!
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Posted by Chris
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Strange as it may seem! But this is actually a forum for Vista not other OS's.
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:33 am
Posted by Steve
(23810 messages posted)
Linux has a large learning curve. With as much trouble you have with Windows you
will
have a difficult time adapting to Linux is my bet. I think Linux is something to
try on a crappy old Computer. Then when you get tired of it, you can turn on the
Windows Computer.
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:02 am
Posted by gary
(776 messages posted)
thanks for the info.thats what i was planning on doing on old pc.you think ill have
a hard time with drives?
On Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:33 am, Steve wrote:
>Linux has a large learning curve. With as much trouble you have with Windows you
>will
>have a difficult time adapting to Linux is my bet. I think Linux is something to
>try on a crappy old Computer. Then when you get tired of it, you can turn on the
>Windows Computer.
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:04 am
Posted by Adam Bradley
(8787 messages posted)
Kind of have to agree there, Linux is not a bad OS but it is still at heart a geek's
OS. It is designed for someone who wants to manually edit config files, enter commands
and managing every last inch of the system yourself. It is getting better but it
is not in a place to challenge windows on the consumer desktop yet.
On Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:33 am, Steve wrote:
>Linux has a large learning curve. With as much trouble you have with Windows you
>will
>have a difficult time adapting to Linux is my bet. I think Linux is something to
>try on a crappy old Computer. Then when you get tired of it, you can turn on the
>Windows Computer.
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:38 am
Posted by Steve
(23810 messages posted)
Linux is easy to install, and has good Driver support.
Most people are unable
to install anything else though once it is up and running.
It does have
the basics, like Word processing, email client, Web browser, and it is Malware resistant.
Just don't expect to install your Favorite Windows Screensaver.:)
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:56 am
Posted by gary
(776 messages posted)
so that would be perfect for just web browsing and simple task?
On Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:38 am, Steve wrote:
>Linux is easy to install, and has good Driver support.
Most people are unable
>to install anything else though once it is up and running.
It does have
>the basics, like Word processing, email client, Web browser, and it is Malware resistant.
>
Just don't expect to install your Favorite Windows Screensaver.:)
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Posted by Steve
(23810 messages posted)
If you got a spare Computer, try it. Only takes a hour to install, and gewg in the
Windows 98 Forum can answer any questions. He is trying to convert all the Windows
98 users in the forum to Linux.:)
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re: what other operating systems out there ?
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Posted by gary
(776 messages posted)
thanks for that info. let the journey begin.will post back at later date on the journey.
On Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:02 pm, Steve wrote:
>If you got a spare Computer, try it. Only takes a hour to install, and gewg in the
>Windows 98 Forum can answer any questions. He is trying to convert all the Windows
>98 users in the forum to Linux.:)
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