KV9U wrote: > I am at that point that I could switch, even if I have to give up some > of the software that I prefer, since I have retired and do not > absolutely have to have certain Windows only software that I used to > require in my business. > > Years ago I had a Linux dual boot and managed to correct my MBR and did > not know what to do to get back to Windows, however, now I think I can > repair that if it happens again so that would be an alternative. > > Are there any hams who have recently completely switched over to Linux? > > If so, can you comment on the pros and cons of your experience? > > Are there any good discussion groups that cover this topic? > > Has anyone had any success yet with the XP version of Win4Lin and > running the serial ports? This seems to be the only stumbling block. > > 73, Rick, KV9U
I am running Puppy Linux, v2.12 just released. I have just begun experimenta with WINE and MS Win apps, so far pretty good performance. I have run a Windows programming app through the USB port and a USB-Serial adapter with some success. Puppy can be run off a CD, CD-RW (if you want to save files to the CD), a USB memory stick, and I believe a CF or SD card. It never has to write anything to the HDD. I have had Puppy running dual-boot with Win98 with no problems. I just don't like MS on any machine it does not have to be on since it is so buggy and so vulnerable. -- Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E ... somewhere in FL URL: bibleseven (dot) com
