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From:Andrew Crowe
Date:5 Aug 2000 at 02:22:32
Subject:Re: Linux? Tell me more.

Hi Everybody,

>> 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.

Nah, all Linux'll take from you is some HD space, and a lot of your
free time:)

Once it's installed, it just sits there. If you run it, it then
takes over your amiga like the old, non-dos games. As soon as you
reboot, your amiga goes back to normal :)

See ya :)



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