Linux over windows?

spazticbusdriver · 11-July-03, 09:00 PM

I have been thinking about getting a open souce o\s compared to running windows. Not because I don't like windows just because I want to explore something diffrent. Is there any open source o\s that supports computer games? Since I don't know anything about any other o\s I wouldent know. Thanx

Joose · 11-July-03, 09:06 PM

You can get quite a few games on Linux...Unreal 2k3 comes to mind...among others...

A user friendly distro I gave my sister is Lycoris:

http://www.lycoris.com

easy to use and set up

Red02 · 11-July-03, 09:24 PM

i would suggest doing a duel boot. still be able to run windows but also be able to learn on linux. its really easy especially if you have more then one HDD. that makes it a whole lot easier.

cl0uder · 11-July-03, 09:35 PM

I like the idea of Linux alot. The OS is more stable and it is fully customizeable but the drawbacks are lack of software compatiblity and games. I know they have this new WineX software out that is starting to enable gaming but I don't think I'm ready to trade in my WinXP for it yet.

Lord Dragon · 11-July-03, 09:40 PM

If you have two hard drives try this Hard Drive Switcher . It also gives you a cool switch to put on your comp.

11-July-03, 09:00 PM		#1 (permalink)
spazticbusdriver Apex Advanced Techie	Linux over windows? I have been thinking about getting a open souce o\s compared to running windows. Not because I don't like windows just because I want to explore something diffrent. Is there any open source o\s that supports computer games? Since I don't know anything about any other o\s I wouldent know. Thanx

11-July-03, 09:06 PM		#2 (permalink)
Joose Joosey	You can get quite a few games on Linux...Unreal 2k3 comes to mind...among others... A user friendly distro I gave my sister is Lycoris: http://www.lycoris.com easy to use and set up Last edited by Joose; 11-July-03 at 09:39 PM..

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11-July-03, 09:24 PM		#3 (permalink)
Red02 Freck-hoe-d	i would suggest doing a duel boot. still be able to run windows but also be able to learn on linux. its really easy especially if you have more then one HDD. that makes it a whole lot easier.

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cl0uder Apex Master Tech	I like the idea of Linux alot. The OS is more stable and it is fully customizeable but the drawbacks are lack of software compatiblity and games. I know they have this new WineX software out that is starting to enable gaming but I don't think I'm ready to trade in my WinXP for it yet.

11-July-03, 09:40 PM		#5 (permalink)
Lord Dragon Apex Master Tech	If you have two hard drives try this Hard Drive Switcher . It also gives you a cool switch to put on your comp.