Windows to Linux

[Krovvy]

I was thinking of moving from Windows XP Professional to a Linux based system(I was thinking Mandrake, but I would like feedback on this). I would like to know what advantages does linux have over Windows? and does linux based OS have good game support? Feedback would be great.

 

[Korittke]

I think SuSe Linux is the most popular and it's free, too.

Linux is stable, open source -> secure, dynamic, fast and network-oriented.

Linux based OS don't have game support coming with them (some do, though) but there are various tools that allow you to play Windows games (DirectX, OpenGL...) directly under Linux, with graphics card support (in case there's the driver available that you need)

 

[Forged]

I use mandrake, it has all the nice things windows doesn't but it isn't compatiable with anything without an emulator. Winehq.com has a nice emulator if you need one.

 

[Krovvy]

Originally posted by Forged
I use mandrake, it has all the nice things windows doesn't but it isn't compatiable with anything without an emulator. Winehq.com has a nice emulator if you need one.

An emulator how does it work?

 

[Forged]

I'm not 100% it just lets you use windows programs with linux.

 

[Krovvy]

Originally posted by Forged
I'm not 100% it just lets you use windows programs with linux.

Maybe I will use both linux and windows. Using linux for general things like web browsing ect... and windows for gaming only.

 

[Forged]

That's what I did, just got kinda inconvient.

 

[AxL]

Originally posted by TwistedRat
Maybe I will use both linux and windows. Using linux for general things like web browsing ect... and windows for gaming only.

Just set up a partition on your hard drive.

 

[CelestialBadger]

It's annoying to reboot whenever you want to do something in Windows though. I'd just get an emulator.

 

[Forged]

Thanks Capt. Obvious

 

[Krovvy]

Well I'll set up linux with my current windows, and try using linux for a good while with emulators ect... if I can get games running correctly I will delete the windows.

 

[Forged]

I will delete the windows.

I wouldn't sugest that -_-
There really is no need for linux unless you are strapped for cash.

 

[Metal Gear Flash]

Originally posted by TwistedRat
I will delete the windows.

that could of sounded so much better if you would of said " I will break/close the windows" =D

....creating a partition would solve that...i know i wouldn't like having to reboot everytime i wanted to game

 

[Krovvy]

I really don't like windows, it has so many flaws and eploits its not even funny. Don't even get me started with that half-assed browser Internet explorer too.

 

[Sicloan]

knoppix STD... boot up from the cd any time you want to run linux. It will get you used to the program until you want to make a switch.

 

[Forged]

it has so many flaws and eploits its not even funny

Well when you reconfigure all of your security software and your router to linux let me know....

half-assed browser Internet explorer too

Umm use a beter one? They are free yah know -_-

 

[Krovvy]

Originally posted by Forged
Well when you reconfigure all of your security software and your router to linux let me know....


Umm use a beter one? They are free yah know -_-

1. You shouldn't have to.
2. You shouldn't have to.

Having to run firewalls and use non-standard browsers is really bad if you think about it.