What Kind of OS are you using?

[TerabyTe]

I am using Window XP on both of my computers at the moment.

 

[Vegeta7286]

Did have dual os, xp and mandrake 9.2, currently just mandrake 9.2 .. trying to convince myself to switch to a different distro because I haven't had much luck with mandrake...

I used mandrake for awhile and didn't really like it. Then I tried Knoppix and I love it sooo much!

 

[SumTinWong]

Has anyone here tried Lindows? I thought it was pretty good myself.

 

[Swart]

Has anyone here tried Lindows? I thought it was pretty good myself.

Even though it is a Linux based OS. It is still commercial software, and so generally avoided by the Linux community. Linspire (as it is known now) have made deals with Intel for Centrino licencing, and they also include other non Open Source code.

Still, it may be just the right mix for the desktop. It certainly is the best Linux choice for notebooks.

 

[SumTinWong]

What attarcted me to it was ease of use. I did like how it was windows but it wasn't.

I have only tried the cd version, and too be honest i was not a huge fan of the buy this gadget to download stuff feature.

I think I will stick with Knoppix, once I can figure out how to dual boot.

Anyone here know of any tutorials on how to get this done?

 

[tekwerx]

I use XP Pro and SuSE 9.1 Pro on this box. This box is mainly used for gaming.
My laptop is solely SuSE 9.1 Pro. This is where I usually spend my time.
My Mac (Macs rule, btw) does anything thats heavy duty...graphics, etc.

does anyone here ever use MS virtual PC?
is it really work with a system that just have 512 MB of main memory for running windows xp pro as a parent window and fedora core 2 as a child window?

As to the question, I use MS VPC on the Mac. Runs smoothly, albeit slowly, as VPC's do. I have run on the Mac (I just do it to show off) OS X, thewn brought VPC up and have XP running in there, then have VMWare on the XP running SuSE 9.1. Macs rule.

On my XP patition I use VMWare.

My fav OS in order:
Linux
Mac X
XP

When I can get Cedega running Winblows games smoothly, I'll completely unshackle myself from M$ permanently. I cant wait. It's getting there.

 

[tekwerx]

What attarcted me to it was ease of use. I did like how it was windows but it wasn't. I have only tried the cd version, and too be honest i was not a huge fan of the buy this gadget to download stuff feature. I think I will stick with Knoppix, once I can figure out how to dual boot. Anyone here know of any tutorials on how to get this done?

I dont know any off hand, but if you want to dual boot Linux and M$ OS, your need to install your M$ first, leave some space on the HD for your Linux, then after youve installed M$, install Linux into your free space...it will then load LILO or GRUB for you to choose. Not in detail here I know, but Google it...you'll get your answers.

You want ease of use in a Linux? Use Xandros. The easiest. Surpasses Lindows (oops...Linspire) in hardware compatibility (maybe not in looks), and Mandrake in ease of install and use. BEST hardware detection of any distro Ive ever used. Even installed 3D drivers for your gfx cards (ATI, nVIDIA) by default. Ive not seen any other distro do that.

IMO, best distros to use for newbies to Linux:
Xandros
MEPIS
Linspire
SuSE
Mandrake

In that order. IMO.

 

[Dust and Ashes]

I'm running a dual boot with SuSE Linux 9.1 Personal for work and Windows XP for gaming.

 

[SumTinWong]

I dont know any off hand, but if you want to dual boot Linux and M$ OS, your need to install your M$ first, leave some space on the HD for your Linux, then after youve installed M$, install Linux into your free space...it will then load LILO or GRUB for you to choose. Not in detail here I know, but Google it...you'll get your answers.

You want ease of use in a Linux? Use Xandros. The easiest. Surpasses Lindows (oops...Linspire) in hardware compatibility (maybe not in looks), and Mandrake in ease of install and use. BEST hardware detection of any distro Ive ever used. Even installed 3D drivers for your gfx cards (ATI, nVIDIA) by default. Ive not seen any other distro do that.

IMO, best distros to use for newbies to Linux:
Xandros
MEPIS
Linspire
SuSE
Mandrake

In that order. IMO.

Thanks I will try Xandros, and see what happens

 

[Dust and Ashes]

What attarcted me to it was ease of use. I did like how it was windows but it wasn't.

I have only tried the cd version, and too be honest i was not a huge fan of the buy this gadget to download stuff feature.

I think I will stick with Knoppix, once I can figure out how to dual boot.

Anyone here know of any tutorials on how to get this done?

No idea how to do it with Knoppix but with SuSE 9.1, you just put the CD in the drive and reboot. It might ask you a couple of questions but pretty much does it all by itself. It was by far the easiest OS install I've ever done.

 

[SumTinWong]

forgiven,
I have two hard drives one that was partiioned when I bought it. It is an 80GB sectioned at 20 and 60. I also have a 100GB hard drive that I use for storage and what not. If i remember right I can only install linux on the boot hard drive is that correct? If so then I may need to forget it for now if that is the case because i don't have much room left on teh c drive to do this, and most of my prgrams are installed on the D. It is a mess

By the way I thought Linux was intended to be free? I went to look at SuSE and they wanted $$$ for it? What is up with that?

 

[MadeInOz]

I run Windows XP pro...

 

[firefromheaven]

I use Linux Mepis and Windows XP. Linux is free. Windows cost over $200 most places.

 

[SumTinWong]

Most Linux releases are free.

 

[Swart]

By the way I thought Linux was intended to be free? I went to look at SuSE and they wanted $$$ for it? What is up with that?

Sort of. Under the terms of the GNU public licence, the product may be sold. However, once purchased, anyone is free to make copies of, on sell, or give away the product as they see fit.

Also remember that strictly speaking "Linux" is not an OS, it's a kernel. Each of the distributions is an OS and they all conform to the POSIX standard. Also, since they are free to take the code from other distro's, they all tend to have a similarity about them. However, there is a "spectrum" out there with Debian and GenToo on one end; Red Hat & SuSe somewhere in the middle and the likes of Mandrake, Knoppix and Linspire at the other end.

There are also strictly commercial distributions such as Linspire and Red Hat. Although Red Hat will claim they are only charging for a "service", not the product.

 

[SumTinWong]

Very interesting. So the license is free but people can and do charge for the product. The product can be copied without any hassles. Okay I got it now. I am on a limited budget now so i will have to stick with Knoppix. Thanks for the clearing up of my confusion anyway

 

[Swart]

Very interesting. So the license is free but people can and do charge for the product. The product can be copied without any hassles. Okay I got it now. I am on a limited budget now so i will have to stick with Knoppix. Thanks for the clearing up of my confusion anyway

You can download two versions of SuSe 9.1 from www.novell.com. One is the "live" copy which boots from the CD, the other is the installable version.

 

[SumTinWong]

haha that is funny I just found those myself I am downloading the personal ISO now, and will probably do the Live cd later on, so that I can show people that ask about Linux.

Are these the versions that SuSE has for sale? Or are they scaled down?

 

[Dust and Ashes]

forgiven,
I have two hard drives one that was partiioned when I bought it. It is an 80GB sectioned at 20 and 60. I also have a 100GB hard drive that I use for storage and what not. If i remember right I can only install linux on the boot hard drive is that correct? If so then I may need to forget it for now if that is the case because i don't have much room left on teh c drive to do this, and most of my prgrams are installed on the D. It is a mess

By the way I thought Linux was intended to be free? I went to look at SuSE and they wanted $$$ for it? What is up with that?

SuSE is free. I downloaded the iso online . You can buy it, though and get tech support with the pro version.

As far as the install... http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/history/223826

 

[SumTinWong]

The reason I asked about the cost by the way comes from the install instructions as well as no "free download" options over on the SuSE page.

The instructions say:"Impressed? Then visit the SUSE home page and order your full Personal version with detailed documentation and free installation support. Or order your SUSE LINUX 9.1 Professoinal Update version."

So is that all I am missing when I download the ISO is the manuals? Thanks for the help here people I am not trying to be difficult or anything, I am just wanting to make sure this isn't trialware or nagware or anything before I install it.

Thanks for the linux questions website as well!