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Question: Please tell us which Operating System you are using. thank you  (Voting closed: August 27, 2008, 04:28:57 PM)
Vista - 15 (16.7%)
XP - 54 (60%)
Windows 2000 - 8 (8.9%)
other - 13 (14.4%)
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« Reply #45 on: July 03, 2008, 01:54:25 AM »
Quote from: 3xist on July 03, 2008, 01:02:26 AM
Yep. You can install Ubuntu without over writting XP. At boot up you can choose what OS you want to use (XP or Ubuntu).

Ubuntu is based on Linux code. No windows apps will work with it, & you don't need an AV or firewall either. There is only very few malware attacking linux. It's very light... But NOT the most productive & attractive of types.

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Thank you for answering my question but are there any others that can dual boot with Ubuntu and XP?
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« Reply #46 on: July 04, 2008, 08:59:33 AM »
Quote from: Eddoes on July 03, 2008, 01:54:25 AM
Thank you for answering my question but are there any others that can dual boot with Ubuntu and XP?

As in other Linux distro's? Sure, install which ever distro you want. However, I don't install GRUB (Linux bootloader) to the MBR but prefer to install GRUB to each distro's own partition. I use XOSL to then point to each distro's partition (inc GRUB). Should work with the MBR though.

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Edit: Regarding windows apps, you could install Wine (windows emulator) under Linux. You would need to check on Wine's website as too which applications are supported. If you've got a high spec machince, maybe install VirtualBox and run XP under that.
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« Reply #47 on: July 04, 2008, 09:06:51 AM »
Quote from: Eddoes on July 02, 2008, 10:15:47 PM
I just ordered Ubuntu and iam wondering if its any good? If it is can I install it as a dual boot with XP on the same cpu?

Personally, I prefer it over the other distro's (probably because I'm a Gnome fan).

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« Reply #48 on: July 12, 2008, 07:21:06 PM »
Quote from: Pedro* on June 30, 2008, 11:20:05 AM
Ah, someone using THE OS :)I'm curious to know what you found on these subjects. Is grsecurity on Etch repo? Does it install good, any tweaking needed?
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Edit: perhaps PM is a better idea, to keep the thread clean.

SELinux doesn't have memory protection. You need ExecShield with it.
(SELinux is better documented than grsecurity).

ExecShield isn't as good as PaX. PaX comes with grsecurity.

grsecurity does quite well in protecting Kernel related security bugs. However, you may need to tinker with it to understand all its features. (They do include a diagnostic feature to make sure everything is working as it should...If all else fails, their forums are helpful)

I didn't install grsecurity through Etch's repo.

See here: Securing your Debian box with grsec
http://portofsaints.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/securing-your-debian-box-with-grsec/
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« Reply #49 on: July 18, 2008, 06:38:11 AM »
Ohh yeah I'm actually testing Xubuntu at the moment.

It was recommend in Australian Netguide.
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« Reply #50 on: July 18, 2008, 02:26:14 PM »
what are good reliable, stable linux distro's?
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« Reply #51 on: July 18, 2008, 04:42:01 PM »
I'm using Ubuntu 8.04 on my notebook, no Windows installed on it now. No problems, and I don't think I'll be going back now since I no longer use any software on my notebook that requires windows.
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« Reply #52 on: July 18, 2008, 04:58:57 PM »
Quote from: triple x on July 18, 2008, 02:26:14 PM
what are good reliable, stable linux distro's?

Ubuntu, DreamLinux (very cool and light if you run in XFCE) PC Linux OS 2007 if you want XP'ish experience  Grin
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« Reply #53 on: July 19, 2008, 12:50:28 AM »

I might go back to Ubuntu permanently.

What are you're opinions about Ubuntu? I just missed MSN... Sad
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« Reply #54 on: July 19, 2008, 12:55:17 AM »
Quote from: 3xist on July 19, 2008, 12:50:28 AM
I might go back to Ubuntu permanently.

What are you're opinions about Ubuntu? I just missed MSN... Sad

I use Kopete, it is a KDE messanger but it can still run in Gnome, I like it because you can download new skins for it and make it look completely different.
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« Reply #55 on: July 19, 2008, 12:57:05 AM »
Quote from: Júštiñ™ on July 19, 2008, 12:55:17 AM
I use Kopete, it is a KDE messanger but it can still run in Gnome, I like it because you can download new skins for it and make it look completely different.

Thanks Justin.

I might download it again & just play around with it... I will keep XP though for now.
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« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2008, 12:21:49 PM »
Quote from: triple x on July 18, 2008, 02:26:14 PM
what are good reliable, stable linux distro's?
Debian.
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« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2008, 12:24:53 PM »
Quote from: aussiebear on July 12, 2008, 07:21:06 PM
SELinux doesn't have memory protection. You need ExecShield with it.
(SELinux is better documented than grsecurity).

ExecShield isn't as good as PaX. PaX comes with grsecurity.

grsecurity does quite well in protecting Kernel related security bugs. However, you may need to tinker with it to understand all its features. (They do include a diagnostic feature to make sure everything is working as it should...If all else fails, their forums are helpful)

I didn't install grsecurity through Etch's repo.

See here: Securing your Debian box with grsec
http://portofsaints.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/securing-your-debian-box-with-grsec/
I know what's what in a way. I've read about it.
I was really trying to hear your experiences from it. In Lenny at least, grsecurity is in the repos, only i haven't got around to try it yet, even in a VM.

Thank you for the reply. I'll try it when i have time i guess.
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