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Old 07-17-2007, 09:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Question Linux OS compatible with Windows XP?

Can anyone tell me which Linux distro best works with Windows XP?

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Default Re: Where can I find genuine Linux?

ubuntu.com
redhat.com
centos.com
gentoo.org
novell.com
slackware.com
puppylinux.com

Lots of different distros...
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Default Re: Linux OS compatible with Windows XP?

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Can anyone tell me which Linux distro best works with Windows XP?
Yeah, as in dual-booting? Pick one, any one...
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Default Re: Where can I find genuine Linux?

If you use wubi, you can install ubuntu linux dual booted ontop of windows xp without modifying the windows install.

Wubi - The Easiest Way to Linux
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Default Re: Where can I find genuine Linux?

Why is this in the programming discussion forum anyway? There is a Linux dedicated forum.
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