DOS ain't dead - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu)

Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) (Miscellaneous)

posted by Rugxulo , Usono, 17.03.2008, 20:51

> > No recovery CDs (or just couldn't be bothered)?
>
> What do you mean?

Why not just reinstall Win2k if you like it and still have the install CDs?

> > The alternate CD uses less RAM (128 MB, IIRC) and a simpler installer.
>
> I know.

Ubuntu is clearly a popular favorite (probably due to freely mailing you a copy if desired). But it's also been called somewhat unstable, for adding too much fancy stuff, being too Windows-y. But if you like it, cool.

> > You could also try something like PC
> BSD.
>
> Why? Ubuntu satisfies my needs and supports all my hardware. Still not
> very common with Linux. And DOSEMU is only available for Linux.
> Also packages are easy to install and use.

I'm under the impression that PC BSD is very easy to use, has plenty of packages to install, and is fast and stable. (However, it's currently only based on FreeBSD 6.3, 7.0 is reputedly much better. Stay tuned.) I just wanted you to know about the alternative which I've read good things about on OS News.

> > BTW, does ACPI work for you? Oh, and why does your Pentium M need
>
> How could I verify that?
>
> The Pentium M needs no underclocking, but I love quiet systems. I
> don't need 1.5GHz while reading forum posts. ;-)

Okay, then yes, ACPI sounds like it works.

> > Pentiums, you could always try DeLi
> > Linux.)
>
> Nice, but Ubuntu has a larger community, I think.

Yes, maybe. I just wanted you to know about some good alternatives that I heard good things about.

> > And DOSBox (easy to adjust speed, take screen caps)?
>
> Why? I don't need it (now).

Can DOSEMU adjust speed and easily take .PNG screen caps? I just meant that DOSBox is nice and easy to use.

> > WINE (for some Win2k programs unavailable on *nix)?
>
> Which? I don't miss any so far.

I dunno, hardcore Windows people always seem to miss something in WINE (Photoshop, compatibility for which I think is currently being worked on). Maybe Picasa2, perhaps? (You don't need WinRAR etc. because of PeaZip. Also, forget Adobe PDF Reader, go for Foxit Reader.)

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Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 14.03.2008, 09:50 (Miscellaneous)
- Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - RayeR, 14.03.2008, 15:06
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 14.03.2008, 17:10
- Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Japheth, 14.03.2008, 15:14
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 14.03.2008, 17:10
- Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Rugxulo, 16.03.2008, 19:13
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - sol, 16.03.2008, 19:30
    - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 16.03.2008, 20:23
      - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Steve, 17.03.2008, 03:35
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 17.03.2008, 10:10
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Japheth, 17.03.2008, 10:27
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 16.03.2008, 20:21
    - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Rugxulo, 17.03.2008, 20:51
      - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - RayeR, 18.03.2008, 10:36
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Rugxulo, 18.03.2008, 12:55
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - RayeR, 19.03.2008, 13:11
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Rugxulo, 20.03.2008, 03:49
      - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 20.03.2008, 15:03
        Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Rugxulo, 23.03.2008, 15:13
        big surprise ("I told you so" -- Japheth) - Rugxulo, 25.03.2008, 06:20
        big surprise ("I told you so" -- Japheth) - Japheth, 25.03.2008, 16:17
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 03:26
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Japheth, 26.03.2008, 08:31
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 13:21
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Japheth, 26.03.2008, 16:54
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 22:11
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Japheth, 26.03.2008, 23:23
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Khusraw, 26.03.2008, 13:35
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 14:10
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Khusraw, 26.03.2008, 14:27
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 22:09
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Japheth, 26.03.2008, 23:22
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 26.03.2008, 23:47
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Japheth, 27.03.2008, 00:05
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 27.03.2008, 01:13
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Khusraw, 27.03.2008, 08:44
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI > 32 MB - Rugxulo, 27.03.2008, 23:45
        You seem to be a bit lazy... - Japheth, 28.03.2008, 23:15
        You seem to be a bit lazy... - Rugxulo, 31.03.2008, 00:39
        You seem to be a bit lazy... - Japheth, 31.03.2008, 03:49
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI >32 MB (but latest HXNTVDM works) - Rugxulo, 28.05.2008, 11:22
        Vista SP1 still hates DPMI >32 MB (but latest HXNTVDM works) - Japheth, 28.05.2008, 13:36
        random DOSBox / DOSEMU comments - Rugxulo, 04.06.2008, 02:21
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - Rugxulo, 04.06.2008, 02:43
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - DOS386, 04.06.2008, 02:46
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - Rugxulo, 04.06.2008, 03:13
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - rr, 04.06.2008, 09:38
        Vista all limits fixed - DOS386, 06.06.2008, 00:30
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - Japheth, 04.06.2008, 19:12
        Vista DPMI limit fix(es) - Rugxulo, 05.06.2008, 01:45
        HXNTVDM becomes NTDPMIX - Japheth, 23.09.2008, 09:35
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - marcov, 07.04.2008, 12:42
- Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 08.04.2008, 10:58
  - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - Japheth, 08.04.2008, 12:55
    - Just to let you know... (Ubuntu) - rr, 08.04.2008, 13:45