Re: Best Most Reliable Linux????
From: ray (ray_at_zianet.com)
Date: 08/14/04
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Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:48:58 -0600
On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:18:41 +0000, G.L. Cross wrote:
> Hello:
>
> What with all the problems I've been having with Windows-XP and other
> Microsoft-produced software, I'm thinking that now may be a good time to
> dump "BIG BILL" (especially after this "activation" BS with XP). So my
> question is (and I am sure there is no one answer...):
>
> What version of Linux would you say is the best, most powerful, reliable, and
> secure Linux variant? (I've heard that Red Hat was supposed to be
> "enterprise server" quality plus you get the source code AND, I believe, some
> $250 worth of training courses).
Any of them - it is basicly a matter of taste and personal preference. See
www.distrowatch.com.
>
> I presume that Linux and Windows-XP PRO can dual boot on the same
hardware
yes
> while I dive into the fire to learn a whole new system (which probably resembles little to
> the UNIX I used to program on back in the late 80's). I understand that with Partition
> Magic and Boot Magic (very nice products, BTW), Linux and WIN-XP should dual
> boot quite nicely - comments? Unfortunately, I will be stuck with Windows until I get
> across the learning curve...
Don't need them, except that it's probably a little safer to use Partition
Magic to repartition the drive. Linux will take care of the rest.
>
> What does the landscape look like as far as getting mainstream software for Linux
> (I hear things are looking good). PhotoShop is one product I definitely do not want
> to lose so I hope they have (or will have) a Linux version available.
Most linux folks use gimp as a PhotoShop replacement.
>
> Here's where there seems to be some issues. And that is with the availability of
> device drivers for many of the newer cards and chipsets. What kind of challenge will
> I likely be facing to get a dual-processor 64-bit Athlon system (these are SMP capable
> right?) decked out with all the latest do-dads like DVD-RAM, DVD+/-RW and most
> likely the brand new DVD recorders that are supposed to be capable of writing a dual
> layer disc (and I hear that dual layer RW is coming!!)
I don't see anything mentioned that is not supported. Sometimes Linux has
problems with the very latest bleeding edge hardware for a couple of weeks
until someone writes a driver. Mostly, what you're talking about has been
around for a while. - I don't know about the dual layer stuff, but the
rest should be no problem. Most distributions have hardware compatibility
lists. You may also want to look at www.yolinux.com
>
> AND, is it really true that someone is working on a Linux-based platform that would
> allow you to run Windows software applications under Linux (for real, not interpreted)??
> I hear the codename for this is called "LINDOWS"... Anyone know the
scoop on this thing?
There are several MS emulation packages which work with varying degrees of
success. Wine and CrossOver Office are two of the better ones. I believe
Lindows (now properly called Linspire due to MS suit over the name)
implements wine. My personal view: if you're running linux, run linux -
forget the MS stuff all together. I think Suse Pro may include Crossover
Office.
>
> Hope to hear back from you folks!! Maybe Microsoft has finally gotten onto the proverbial
> "slippery slope" (I'd love to see it)!!!
>
>
> Later,
>
> - Gordon
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