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Shakie · 01-09-2003, 08:02 PM

I tried Lindows tonight and was wondering if anyone else has tried it.

I really wasn't that impressed with it. It seems as though you have to have a membership to the "click-n-burn" section to get programs that are compatible and that is ON-TOP of having to actually buy a Linux-based OS. Hmmm... not to sure I like that, but I am not ready to give up just yet.

Also, Lindows 3.0 is supposed to be the newest release and recognize all hardware, but it didn't recognize my Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer that is over a year old.

Give some feedback and I hope that I didn't post about something that has been discussed, I didn't even think to do a search before I typed this out. Thanks.

Ecniv · 01-09-2003, 08:27 PM

Lindows is worthless garbage, get linux and use WineX if you want windows problems, I mean programs.

Oops, slipped there. :-)

shan · 01-09-2003, 08:35 PM

HAHA, **** ya!

I'd rather take a months time learning Linux than using Lindows for one day!

þÄ®âÐÖx · 01-09-2003, 09:08 PM

Yeah, I've got Lindows (of course I paid for it

)... it's garbage... seriously, their "click-n-run warehouse" is just a gimmicky way to get you to pay for a service that basically just categorizes free linux software to make it easier to download (a service which sites like Tucows already provide for free). The only half decent thing Lindows has going for it is the 5 minute install time.

Shakie · 01-09-2003, 10:10 PM

Yep, I just spent the last few hours figuring that out... lol

b.dave · 01-10-2003, 03:07 AM

use a version of linux that is windows compatible, there is also software for transfering the formats so they are recognised

01-09-2003, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	Lindows? I tried Lindows tonight and was wondering if anyone else has tried it. I really wasn't that impressed with it. It seems as though you have to have a membership to the "click-n-burn" section to get programs that are compatible and that is ON-TOP of having to actually buy a Linux-based OS. Hmmm... not to sure I like that, but I am not ready to give up just yet. Also, Lindows 3.0 is supposed to be the newest release and recognize all hardware, but it didn't recognize my Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer that is over a year old. Give some feedback and I hope that I didn't post about something that has been discussed, I didn't even think to do a search before I typed this out. Thanks. __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

01-09-2003, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ecniv ¤ Broadband Specialist ¤ Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,769	Lindows is worthless garbage, get linux and use WineX if you want windows problems, I mean programs. Oops, slipped there. :-) __________________ \"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I\'m not sure about the former.\"- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

01-09-2003, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
shan Monster Techie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,368	HAHA, **** ya! I'd rather take a months time learning Linux than using Lindows for one day! __________________ C:\\ Is the root of all evil phiber@sysdum.com spam this account, it's fun.

01-09-2003, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	Yep, I just spent the last few hours figuring that out... lol __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

01-10-2003, 03:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
b.dave Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 89	use a version of linux that is windows compatible, there is also software for transfering the formats so they are recognised __________________

01-09-2003, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
þÄ®âÐÖx the flaming hermit Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 951	Yeah, I've got Lindows (of course I paid for it )... it's garbage... seriously, their "click-n-run warehouse" is just a gimmicky way to get you to pay for a service that basically just categorizes free linux software to make it easier to download (a service which sites like Tucows already provide for free). The only half decent thing Lindows has going for it is the 5 minute install time.

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