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schi0249 - Apr 28, 2003

		schi0249		Apr 28, 2003
			I have started reading up on Lindows. Has anyone here used it before? Does anyone know of a good unbiased site for reding info on software. Linux pages ususally rave about it. But I want someone who will rip on it if it sucks. I have always wanted a solid and stable alternative for gaming on.

		Zziggy00		Apr 28, 2003
			go to techtv.com, i know they've talked about it alot on the screen savers show ...

		Taelon		Apr 28, 2003
			Hmmm. I've heard a lot of BAD stuff about Lindows. But if your concern is having a stable gaming platform, maybe Windows 98 SE installed via 98 lite... is for you.

		gamefoo21		Apr 28, 2003
			my highly tuned XP Pro would :smash your 98se lite and its all stock ms ahahahaha I am sorry, but i loathe Real Player. that player just blows. they need the court's help! hahahahahaha

		Taelon		Apr 29, 2003
			Have you even seen/used 98SE lite, man? It's surprisingly stable and efficient. I'm not disputing that XP isn't a good gaming platform - I wouldn't know actually - that said, what brought that thing about Real Player on? Ain't no Real Player anywhere in my 98SE installation... Just one of the MANY things I excluded from installation...

		IceDigger		Apr 29, 2003
			Never used lindows

		Resident_Lurker		Apr 29, 2003
			If you're unsure about Lindows, why not give it a try with Virtual PC? I always use it to test out OSes avoiding the risk of ruining my current setup. Virtual PC for Windows... There may be a similar program for Linux as well.

Tindo@heart

Apr 29, 2003

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Resident_Lurker@Apr 29, 2003 @ 03:08 PM



If you're unsure about Lindows, why not give it a try with Virtual PC? I always use it to test out OSes avoiding the risk of ruining my current setup.



Virtual PC for Windows...



There may be a similar program for Linux as well.

Uhhhh, I didn't know there was a Virtual PC for WINDOWS!!

Thanks!

BTW, I prefer RedHat. I've never tried Lindows.

		gamefoo21		Apr 29, 2003
			the real player thing came from it seems to act like the wounded brain child that is the enemy of the evil windows media player which alas is far superior. And no i haven't tried 98se lite sorry but my insane uptime is lots of fun and if you shut off all the eye candy in xp its actually faster than 98se

racketboy

Apr 29, 2003

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Taelon@Apr 29, 2003 @ 08:36 AM



 Have you even seen/used 98SE lite, man?  It's surprisingly stable and efficient. I'm not disputing that XP isn't a good gaming platform - I wouldn't know actually - that said, what brought that thing about Real Player on? Ain't no Real Player anywhere in my 98SE installation... Just one of the MANY things I excluded from installation...

I've used it.

Was pretty happy with it, but once I went to 2K I was hooked.

But 98/98lite is probably better for gaming

		Tindo@heart		Apr 29, 2003
			Superior WMP? Are you serious? Bloatware, resource hog, and >12MB download Windows media player? I hate WMP? I think MS tried a little to hard and crammed too much junk in this software. Don't get me wrong, Real Player is bloatware too. I'm also disappointed in the new WinAmp3. I think everyone should use Winamp classic as an example of a great media player. It's tiny and low on resources. It also doesn't take up all of the screen's real estate! I think the linux version is called XMMS or somethin', it's also a decent MP.

		Resident_Lurker		Apr 29, 2003
			RealPlayer and WMP have one purpose for me. Movies. RealPlayer takes care of the South Park episodes and WMP anything else. Kind of a waste... Screwing with Virtual PC Win today: (click for teh big size)

Ammut

Apr 29, 2003

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Resident_Lurker@Apr 29, 2003 @ 12:19 AM



 



Screwing with Virtual PC Win today:



(click for teh big size)

Its so purrrrdy. What system requirements are needed to run it? Looks snazzy and I'm willing to try a new windows (mine is peeving me off at the moment, Win '98)

---Ammut

		racketboy		Apr 29, 2003
			hey lurker, is that you running Longhorn M5? If so, hows it runnin?

		Resident_Lurker		Apr 30, 2003
			It's not really ready for general use. I'd stick with XP, since that's basically all Longhorn is right now. The only thing that's changed is the setup, some UI things and the beginnings of WinFS (Windows Future Storage, based on SQL) It runs OK once you disable WinFS, otherwise it's unbearable. Since I was running it in VPC performance was limited, but I'd imagine performance is comparable to XP on a normal install. Can't wait for that new 3D interface EDIT: Screenshots i'd uploaded but not linked to. Display..., freecell...,IE 6.05..., My Computer..., type your key..., Setup..., starting..., still starting..., welcome...