Linux...

[Popuri]

I really want to use linux, but I still want to fully play all my favorite computer games... (i.e. Ultima Online, Battlefield 2, WoW, ect.) but I don't want to pay $$ either... any suggestions?

~Popuri~
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[Kenny_C.002]

Dual Boot between Windows XP and Linux, so you use Linux normally, and use XP for gaming. There are lots of tutorials online (google!) that can teach you how to do that.

 

[Popuri]

hmm... that sounds like it would work... but I am usually using my computer just for play... I would use windows all the time if it were like that :/

 

[Abby3563663]

If you mostly play computer games, why do you want to use Linux in the first place? oo;
Anyways, just keep in mind that learning a new OS is a phenomenal amount of work; you're going to have some downtime while you relearn how to do the most basic of tasks. The OS is the primary layer between you and the computer—it's how you convey your intent to all of that hardware in there. And changing that means you have to relearn almost everything.

 

[Steve Z]

Wine, wine runs windows programs, games, all that, I am using Wine right now with IE6 :P
It's pretty cool. Lets hope your computer can handle it :D

 

[Jesus Freak Josh]

Could you run Linux through Vitrual PC?

 

[Steve Z]

Could you run Linux through Vitrual PC?

Of course, you just need the .iso, Microsoft has their Virtual PC 2004 thingie for free on their site.

 

[Jesus Freak Josh]

So he could run Linux through Virtual PC if he really wanted to. =/

 

[Abby3563663]

He could, but it probably won't be as fast unless he has one of the newer chips which supports virtualization in hardware. If he does, then you can't notice any difference—full screen in Parallels is nearly indistinguishable from an actual Windows install.

 

[Absolitude]

I think he should just boot Linux through a live cd installation. It would take care of pretty much whatever he needed, and since it sounds like he'll rarely use it, i think it'll do whatever he wants to get done. No partions, or virtual pc needed, and a live cd only costs like $4.00.

 

[Lord Kokkei]

ubuntu linux cd is free...and if you want a cooler looking one, they can ship it to you for free too

 

[Abby3563663]

They'll ship you a disc free? I was pretty sure that there was some shipping cost. If he has a fast connection, it'd be faster to download and burn it anyways.

 

[Red1530]

I have one question about virtualization. Are the settings and files downloaded while in virtualization saved to be used the next time you run the virtualization?

 

[Abby3563663]

They typically are. There are options in some VM software to reset your VM each time—which has its uses. But they also offer the ability to save everything. They'd lose a lot of their usefulness if they didn't. ^_^;

 

[Rindiny]

Ubuntu is just bad now. They disable root for "security" purposes. And if you enable it, you ruin the whole OS.

 

[Jesus Freak Josh]

Ubuntu is just bad now. They disable root for "security" purposes. And if you enable it, you ruin the whole OS.

Another reason to use Debian, then.

 

[Lunux]

The best bet is to dual system or use Wine like someone said. Though some windows programs don't work well on Wine at all. alot of windows games can be played on it fairly well.

 

[Rindiny]

Or another reason not to use Debian and use Open SUSE.

 

[Cartmic]

I reccomend using Ubuntu Fiesty Fawn when it comes out in April and use VMware to use windows.

Ubuntu is the most user friendly distribution.

 

[Rindiny]

Not according to what I think about it disabling root. Open SUSE is way better if you need more features from open SUSE(Source).