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i got some questions :)
Post 30834 by Kelam_Magnus on Monday 28th of October 2002 02:19:13 PM
10-28-2002
The only stupid question is one that isn't asked. :)
Here goes.
1) You will create a NON-DOS partition. Some Linux variants come with Partition Magic, Linux Mandrake, depending on where you buy it which will help you create a partition for Linux.
The more common brands are Mandrake, RedHat, Suse, BSD, etc ... You should be good with one of these.
2) The only real diff is that REAL Unix is usually only available with Proprietary versions like SUN and HPUX etc... The UNIX OS is really an evolution/conglomeration of many things. You can't really get a true generic UNIX os nowadays. LINUX is a variant that will run on PCs. it is essentially the same as unix with some minor differences based on the variant you buy.
3) Don't know, they are probably correct.
3a) Buy a DSL/Cable modem Router. This is the easiest way to get multiple PCs on the internet w/1 IP address. I have a Linksys 4port DSL router which is great it even allows for ZoneAlarm firewall! Very easy to configure. Given that your Video card is compatible on the other box you want to load LINUX onto.
4) Your PC sounds good enough, However, if you wish to use Xwindows, You might need to change out your graphics card. It doesn't have to be a GForce4 card, it could even be lower than the one you have now. It just depends on compatiblity by Vendor of LINUX that you buy. Check the documentation for compatibility.
hope this helps you some.
1) You will create a NON-DOS partition. Some Linux variants come with Partition Magic, Linux Mandrake, depending on where you buy it which will help you create a partition for Linux.
The more common brands are Mandrake, RedHat, Suse, BSD, etc ... You should be good with one of these.
2) The only real diff is that REAL Unix is usually only available with Proprietary versions like SUN and HPUX etc... The UNIX OS is really an evolution/conglomeration of many things. You can't really get a true generic UNIX os nowadays. LINUX is a variant that will run on PCs. it is essentially the same as unix with some minor differences based on the variant you buy.
3) Don't know, they are probably correct.
3a) Buy a DSL/Cable modem Router. This is the easiest way to get multiple PCs on the internet w/1 IP address. I have a Linksys 4port DSL router which is great it even allows for ZoneAlarm firewall! Very easy to configure. Given that your Video card is compatible on the other box you want to load LINUX onto.
4) Your PC sounds good enough, However, if you wish to use Xwindows, You might need to change out your graphics card. It doesn't have to be a GForce4 card, it could even be lower than the one you have now. It just depends on compatiblity by Vendor of LINUX that you buy. Check the documentation for compatibility.
hope this helps you some.
Last edited by Kelam_Magnus; 10-28-2002 at 03:24 PM..
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