>From my limited Linux experience, the XP takes precedence, and Linux will >offer no security in a virtual box. I would look at WINE or another >interpreter that will allow you to run the software under Linux. Then you get >all the goodness of Ubuntu, with the program you like. The apps are meant for >games, but should be more than enough for a simple cooking DB
On Apr 7, 2014, at 1:04 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: > Hi all: > > > > I have a ThinkPad T60 with XP set up in a docking station on the kitchen > counter. It is only really used for browser and Mastercook. The Mastercook > database is on a drive connected to the router, so all computers can access > it. > > > > I want to ditch XP because of the security issues with the end of support, > but don't want to pay for yet another W7 license. My questions are: > > > > 1.If I run XP in a virtualbox under Linux, does that provide the internet > security I get with linux? > > > > 2.I am used to running Ubuntu as a dual boot. Is there another distro that > is more-or-less as user friendly as Ubuntu that will work better for this > setup? > > > > 3.If I were to run a dual boot instead, is there a simple way to enable > access to the network drive but disable internet access when booting into > XP? > > > > TIA for any comments. > > > > Greg > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has > no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
