| From: | John Marchant |
| Date: | 4 Aug 2000 at 20:25:01 |
| Subject: | Re: Linux? Tell me more. |
Hi Andrew. Thanks for _very_ interesting reply to my questions.
In a message on 04-Aug-00 16:14:15, you wrote:
> As for linux itself, if you get the LinuxAPUS1999 install CD (ppc
>only) then you'll have a Windows type environment installed, which
>multitasks better and is faster than the Amiga OS, and does have
>support for more programs (netscape etc.)
So from what you and others tell me, I'd need to get all new
software, OR an Amiga emulator, OR switch over to AmigaDOS.
> 3. It is a complete, total and utter, *pain in the ass* to install
So I've heard from friends.
> Oh yes, it also needs two of it's own partitions on hard drive.
Well I've no objection to that.
> Anyway, if you want more support for other systems software, and
>don't want the hassle of trying to use Linux, get a mac emulator or
>something, they're much easier to use :)
Scream!!!! I've managed never to get closer than 10 feet to a Mac!
"Support for other systems software" is evidently the core of the
matter, and that's enabling developers to advance the new
generation of 'Amigas' - by emulation. That's excellent, but
doesn't warrant me using Linux for a while yet.
Many thanks to you and a number of others who have replied or
commented on replies to my questions, and have added to my mental
database :-)
John
So easy to use, a child can do it. Child sold separately.
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