newest linux?

dav2b3 · 01-01-2005, 08:22 PM

im new to linux and wanted to try it with my new build and i wanted to know what is the newest and what is the best version of linux? where can i get it?

will a lot of programs that work with windows not wotk with linux?

**Jason** · 01-01-2005, 08:54 PM

For someone new to linux, I would say Mandrake would be the best. I think they are up to 10 or something like that now.

As far as getting windows programs you work, you would need an emulator like wine. I'm sure some of our more linux experts can help out better about that though.

batty_professor · 01-01-2005, 10:09 PM

Hi, and thank you for your inquiry regarding Linux. Seems there's been a little flury over this the past week or so. It's rewarding to get to be part of it. I'm a Mandrake user, and have been near 2 years now. You're welcomed to look at some of the other threads for information. Here is one such thread. The big switch
You ask, "where can I get Linux?" Many of the various Linux distributions are available for free download here: http://linuxiso.org/index.php
The page this refers to also contains an introduction to Linux, that I hope you will find helpful. As for applications, if you would indicate what applications you may want/need to run, we can get more specific, or if you just have questions, please ask.

Add-in: here's another thread for you. Where do I go from Knoppix???

One more, I had to hunt tihs one. Recovery Disc

dav2b3 · 01-02-2005, 10:08 AM

well i would need to run Microsoft word, America Online, Firefox, Mcafee firewall and viruscan, itunes, limewire, Ad-aware, spyguard, spyblaster, everest, and some others. would all i have to do is have windows already installed and then just download mandrake 10.0 and then when i boot up would it ask me wether i would like to boot from linux or windows? thanks for all your help.

batty_professor · 01-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dav2b3

well i would need to run Microsoft word, America Online, Firefox, Mcafee firewall and viruscan, itunes, limewire, Ad-aware, spyguard, spyblaster, everest, and some others. would all i have to do is have windows already installed and then just download mandrake 10.0 and then when i boot up would it ask me wether i would like to boot from linux or windows? thanks for all your help.

I see you are a bit overwhelmed. I'll try to clear some of this up. You should be able to use Open Office to manage any word documents http://www.openoffice.org it's free software that mimics M$ Office in many ways. There's even a version made for windoze. AOL I can't help you with, as I don't have a membership. So I'm not aware of AOL support for Linux users. Firefox Browser=no problem there's a Linux version, I think was developed before the windoze version was. Linux has no need for McAfee, viruscan, spyguard, spyblaster, oe even Ad-aware, as spyware doesn't invade Linux as it does other systems. itunes may run directly under Linux, but I don't know as I have no experience with it. Likewise with everest and limewire. Your last question regards "Dual booting", this is possible, we'll need to get into that deeper later on. You will need to download the ISO files to a folder on your drive and then burn the files to CD to install from. Detailed instructions at the Linuxiso.org website.

dav2b3 · 01-03-2005, 05:24 PM

thanks for all your help, i understand more now.

batty_professor · 01-03-2005, 06:33 PM

I took a look to see what everest and limewire consist of. I see that limewire does have support for Linux, if that helps. I'm still not sure of the value of everest, but I see it is windoze only.

Skie · 01-03-2005, 10:01 PM

AOL does not support Linux at this time. And most Linux users won't be caught dead using AOL. ;) However, Linspire http://www.linspire.com aparently has made a Linux version of AOL, but I think you'd need to buy Linspire in order to use it.

The last I saw, iTunes doesn't work on Linux natively. But it should work under Crossover Office.

You said "everest". Are you talking about the game EverQuest? If so, EverQuest 1 works by using Cedega http://www.transgaming.com. EverQuest 2 is barely working at this time. If you didn't mean EverQuest, then I'm not sure what program you're talking about.

batty_professor · 01-04-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skie

You said "everest". Are you talking about the game EverQuest? If so, EverQuest 1 works by using Cedega http://www.transgaming.com. EverQuest 2 is barely working at this time. If you didn't mean EverQuest, then I'm not sure what program you're talking about.

I googled "everest" and besides it being a really big rock, I found a windoze
system browser or hardware browser. Not anything that you need for linux. Think there were other matches, "need more input".

Skie · 01-04-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by batty_professor

I googled "everest" and besides it being a really big rock, I found a windoze
system browser or hardware browser. Not anything that you need for linux. Think there were other matches, "need more input".

"Really big rock" is an understatment!

XunilNewb · 01-15-2005, 01:10 PM

Where I live there is a Glazier company called Everest... They make windows, geddit.

btw, If you have a 3G ipod you caould always install cuLinux, say goodbye to itunes.

01-01-2005, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
dav2b3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115 OS: Win Xp Pro, Mac OS 10	newest linux? im new to linux and wanted to try it with my new build and i wanted to know what is the newest and what is the best version of linux? where can i get it? will a lot of programs that work with windows not wotk with linux? Last edited by dav2b3; 01-01-2005 at 08:30 PM.

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Jason BANNED Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,492 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	For someone new to linux, I would say Mandrake would be the best. I think they are up to 10 or something like that now. As far as getting windows programs you work, you would need an emulator like wine. I'm sure some of our more linux experts can help out better about that though. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Hi, and thank you for your inquiry regarding Linux. Seems there's been a little flury over this the past week or so. It's rewarding to get to be part of it. I'm a Mandrake user, and have been near 2 years now. You're welcomed to look at some of the other threads for information. Here is one such thread. The big switch You ask, "where can I get Linux?" Many of the various Linux distributions are available for free download here: http://linuxiso.org/index.php The page this refers to also contains an introduction to Linux, that I hope you will find helpful. As for applications, if you would indicate what applications you may want/need to run, we can get more specific, or if you just have questions, please ask. Add-in: here's another thread for you. Where do I go from Knoppix??? One more, I had to hunt tihs one. Recovery Disc __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-02-2005, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
dav2b3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115 OS: Win Xp Pro, Mac OS 10	well i would need to run Microsoft word, America Online, Firefox, Mcafee firewall and viruscan, itunes, limewire, Ad-aware, spyguard, spyblaster, everest, and some others. would all i have to do is have windows already installed and then just download mandrake 10.0 and then when i boot up would it ask me wether i would like to boot from linux or windows? thanks for all your help. Last edited by dav2b3; 01-02-2005 at 10:15 AM.

01-03-2005, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	I took a look to see what everest and limewire consist of. I see that limewire does have support for Linux, if that helps. I'm still not sure of the value of everest, but I see it is windoze only. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-03-2005, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
dav2b3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115 OS: Win Xp Pro, Mac OS 10	thanks for all your help, i understand more now.

01-03-2005, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	AOL does not support Linux at this time. And most Linux users won't be caught dead using AOL. ;) However, Linspire http://www.linspire.com aparently has made a Linux version of AOL, but I think you'd need to buy Linspire in order to use it. The last I saw, iTunes doesn't work on Linux natively. But it should work under Crossover Office. You said "everest". Are you talking about the game EverQuest? If so, EverQuest 1 works by using Cedega http://www.transgaming.com. EverQuest 2 is barely working at this time. If you didn't mean EverQuest, then I'm not sure what program you're talking about. __________________

01-15-2005, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Everest Shmeverest Where I live there is a Glazier company called Everest... They make windows, geddit. btw, If you have a 3G ipod you caould always install cuLinux, say goodbye to itunes. __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables! Last edited by XunilNewb; 01-15-2005 at 01:13 PM.