If you know how to use MS dos or even the little 'run' feature in the start menue, you should be well on your way to be capable of using Linux.

I don't use it myself but i will be forced to soon enough. This new Windows Vista is even more recource hungry yet again from windows xp. I don't think i can bear wasting so much computer power just for an operating system!!!

But will it work with the basic operation of windows?, because I heard (not confermed) that one version of Lunix works with windows, but I can seem to find it.

I'm no expert on linux (yet), but I found this after a quick google.

WWW Link
It says that you should be able to run linux on top of, or inside of window, but the front page isn't very specific on the details.

Edit:
I did some checking. You are supposed to be able to run this thing as though it was another windows program.

As far as I know there is no basic distro of Linux that works well with programs written for Windows. They are fundamentally different OS's.
And Linux is still too much based in the "DOS Prompt" mentallity.
It is still much too difficult to simply install a program or install a driver. I don't want to have to recompile the Kernel simply to install a video or audio driver, or to have the OS recognize my current (or even none-too-current) video card.

There are things like WineX that seek to offer compatibility through software emulation, but they are quirky, to say the least. And software emulation brings with it a lag in performance, obviously.

Linux is famous for being behind the times with driver support for current hardware. Understandable, since it is Open Source and it is a vast group of separate individuals donating their time to write things like programs and drivers.

But, none the less, I have tried it several times during the past 10 years, and have always been disappointed overall.


If more companies made their programs with Linux compatibility in mind, I would be delighted.

If even Stardock made a Linux version of GalCiv2, I might even switch over to it for good. But the fact is, Windows is the Politically Correct OS, and until that changes Linux can only ever be second rate.


It really is up to the software developers to change things. Because they have the true power in the industry. Which OS they write for is where the consumers will go.
If they only write exclusively for Microsoft (or Mac), what choice is there?
If they write for Linux as well...

Another thing to go with reply #28

Linux is not windows

Someone posted so I couldn't edit.

That is it's big advantage over windows! because it is the 'dos prompt mentality' that makes it fast.

From my own perspective, it seems to me that the windows line of operating systems just keep getting fatter and slower. If i could get away with running windows95 on my pc then of course it would be soooo much faster, but as with linux, there is no driver support.

obviously computer manufacturers love windows vista because everyone has to run out and buy new hardware - and that is what it is all about!

The same thing as the apple ipod conspriacy on there warranties,   



Now all it needs is a basic desk, hardware support and a internal netting and hello new .com generation.

Oh that reminds me, My wife got an ipod on ebay to read stories on the train to and from work.... then when she tried to download the stories it said she needed a certain update... yea, the update which will not work with older model ipods!

your warranties issue is not the only ipod conspiracy! Needless to say, we learnt the lesson and won't ever be buying an ipod again - they can shove them where the sun don't shine!!

I think it's common knowlage that Sony and Apple are both briandead. Theres also conspriacy on new-age friage warranties eg. My parents have had there friage for about 16 years, me half-brother has had to buy 3 new friages over the past 6 years   .

Sony Braindead:WWW Link

Anti-Ipod Site:WWW Link