Styx
Active Member
If anyone is tempted to try linux I am sure you have gove for the liveCD's (like knoppix and such)
However, while LiveCD are fantastic for recovery (I carry around pentoo and Sabayon on the 8cm mini DVD's (more for security audit/repair and desktop replacement) a LiveCD really is only a showcase (for people new to Linux) and it really only shows what is origininally provided (which most of the time isn't alot)
may I suggest taking a trip over to VMWARE and downloading their VM-server (it is free just need to register). Then you can download the ISO file for say.. FedoraCore6 (or pick a distro)
THEN as long as you choose BRIDGED for the virtual network card you can really test out Linux (modify files, install programs)
Try out Eagle's Linux client and such.
You wont be able to get 3d acceleration if you wanted to test games) since this is a virtual-PC, but it provides a better testbed to the linux experience before deciding whether you want to re-partition yr drive and put linux on their as well
However, while LiveCD are fantastic for recovery (I carry around pentoo and Sabayon on the 8cm mini DVD's (more for security audit/repair and desktop replacement) a LiveCD really is only a showcase (for people new to Linux) and it really only shows what is origininally provided (which most of the time isn't alot)
may I suggest taking a trip over to VMWARE and downloading their VM-server (it is free just need to register). Then you can download the ISO file for say.. FedoraCore6 (or pick a distro)
THEN as long as you choose BRIDGED for the virtual network card you can really test out Linux (modify files, install programs)
Try out Eagle's Linux client and such.
You wont be able to get 3d acceleration if you wanted to test games) since this is a virtual-PC, but it provides a better testbed to the linux experience before deciding whether you want to re-partition yr drive and put linux on their as well