LocKStocK

Hi,

I am thinkin about getting Linux but, I've noticed there are lots of different companies (Red Hat, Mandrake, etc.....) that make Linux software. Which is best?

Also, is it possible to network a computer with Linux installed to a Windows network?

Final Note..........

Is Lindows a good move?

Octopus

about Lindows,everyone says it SUCKS.

syn

red hat is good, so is suse...i'd go with red hat, seems to be the most reliable...and yes lindows sucks...for the record.

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ChrissiCom

My opinion sounds a bit harsh but it reflects the truth.... go for Slackware otherwise stick with Windows XP. Mandrake, Lindows and co. are cheap copies of Windows! If I look at their KDEs I have to vomit! no joke! So why do you actually want to use Linux, do you want to do a server or are you a system developer? If you are a normal user who plays and uses office apps stick with Windows XP or if you don't like it choos Mac, still better than Linux.

~Chrissicom

SPeedY_B

If its your first time using/installing linux i'd recommend Mandrake as its nice and easy to setup and use.

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jhawks2266

Are you dual booting XP with Linux?

jhawks2266

Oh yeah you said you are on a Windows Network... Are you using Exchange for email, and if so you will want ximian evolution as your email client in linux. I would go with Red Hat 7.x The only problem you may experience is browsing your windows network, but thats not a big deal.

LocKStocK

Thx for recommendations ppl
2 more questions:P, is it possible to dual boot XP and Red Hat? And is it worth doing?

koko

yes, it is possible to dual boot winxp and any flavor of linux.

before you attempt that though, do some serious homework...

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perris

of course it's worth dualbooting xp with linux, it's actually preferred if it's a possibility you can do it, do it.

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NetRyder

I would say start off with Mandrake/RedHat ... and after a month, move on to Slackware.

Thread moved to Other Operating Systems

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MadHaXX()|2

Yes.
there is samba wich is a file sharing netowrking tool, you can use telnet, ftp, ssh(using putty on the ms side) if you use the internet youre making a connection between both os's

as for dual booting, they usually come standard with some sort of boot loader. lilo or grub. its pretty much idiot proof, so try it out & see.