linux

kaos · Post by **kaos** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:00 pm

I suggest you write up a linux for dumies faq, for those of us willing to give it try via dual booting.

theirs so many damn versions of linux that I dunno which to use or even why.

talk us thru getting a copy. installing it, how to work it, and how to uninstall it.

or point us to a version that we can run in windows like a program.

Post by **Chewi** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:39 pm

I've been thinking of writing a site on how to get various games working in Linux for existing users. This would be cool too. More for me to do though. I find it easier to guide people through as they go. I guess I'll add it to the list. :mellow:

There's plenty of versions out there that let you try it without breaking your computer. The keyword is LiveCD. I've told Boothy to go for SuSE so he's downloaded that. If you just wanna try it out first, go get the SuSE LiveCD. Make sure you have at least 256MB of RAM though, LiveCDs need tons of the stuff. Linux can also be run inside Windows like a program but it's not as simple as all that so this is the thing to go for.

http://www.suse.com/us/private/download/ft...e_eval_int.html

Post by **Chewi** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:40 pm

Oh and I'd just like to mention to those who see this that I'm not the one mentioning the L subject in every other thread. Blame Johnny.

EchoPark · Post by **EchoPark** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:23 pm

WHAT ANOTHER PERSON WHO GETS A CHOOSE TO USE ANOTHER VERISON OF LINUX?!?!!? No its not "U have to use Gentoo" I have SuSe! ALL 9 DISCS OF IT!!!

Post by **Chewi** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:26 pm

You're above SuSE, Dave. I've been told it's considerably better than Mandrake though, which is why I have no difficulty recommending it to newbies. I didn't really like pointing them in the direction of Mandrake.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 12:32 am

and i applaude you for pointing me in the direction of SuSe....when it fucking downloads

EchoPark · Post by **EchoPark** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:31 pm

*smartings up* YEA I'M TO BETTER THAN THAT HAHAH woo I get a go off Suns OS soon hehe

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:11 pm

89%...ill have SuSe soon..heheh...tomorrow..the world...but today linux....tho if it sucks...ill kill chewi

EchoPark · Post by **EchoPark** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:34 pm

U cant kill Chewi! Steve says no. Chewi is a supervillian. And he has orbital brain lasers.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 8:49 am

damn that steve bastard

Vandire · Post by **Vandire** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:05 pm

Well, i got the new shiny gentoo install disc, tho, untill my HD's work, ill be using this dynebolic live cd, gota say its pretty damn cool, all runs in RAM, tho, you can make a nest file on your HD or USB key to save settings and such, damn shiny!!

Post by **Chewi** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:36 pm

Haven't heard of that one before. Sounds cool.

Vandire · Post by **Vandire** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:45 pm

get latest linux user magazine, freewith that

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:31 pm

Bah linux is shit

it wont understand that my network card is the internet....it seems to think i WANT to dial up a number....under the u.k...there is no ISP listed...tho germany has some...its utter bollocks

Vandire · Post by **Vandire** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:37 pm

go out get linux user, use dynebolic, teh fucking cool