I wasn't refureing to os install, I was talking about installing apps. I
know the rpm stuff make it easy to install in linux, but under windows you
dont even have to open the file. Put in the cd and the install starts
itsself. Windows is easeier to install than linux for me, because windows
manages all the disk partitioning, formating and hardware detection itsself.
And windows auto detects isa devices.
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 8:16 PM
Subject: RE: [newbie] OT Linux gaming OT
> I don't mean to be argumentative .. but I disagree with one of your ideas.
>
> The Crown for fastest installation of an OS belongs to Linux.
> Linux-Mandrake has got to be THE easiest installation when the correct
> hardware is matched with the OS. A fully usable office desktop is
complete
> after very little effort. Even SAMBA and printing to a printer on a Win98
> machine is easy with Mandrake!
>
> In contrast, I spend hours more installing, downloading and reinstalling
> drivers for Windows systems.
>
> Linux deserves a better PR than the statement that it is difficult to
> install. Can't get much easier than - boot off the CD - answer a few
> questions --- poof -- ta da.
>
> In fact, my 8 and 10 year old daughters have installed Linux on several
> machines (about 20 installs each). They love Mandrake which in their
> opinion is only second to SuSE (only because of the name - girls ya
know!).
> But - seriously - with the right parts Linux is very easy to install.
>
> Now - I realize you mean to set it up as a game machine. That I agree -
but
> give it time! There is a whole army of volunteers working on making it
> easier to set up a game machine. Office machines - Linux has already
won -
> the press just needs to figure that out.
>
> Oh well - enjoy your day !
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Goldenpi
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 11:11 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] OT Linux gaming OT
>
>
> Right there, linux is a great os for expert users but before it goes into
> common use it must get easeier. For a start it must get that fast install
> that windows has, and wine must be improved so it will run old windows
> software. When it runs AOL it should be able to run most things. It will
> need to automate more, I have just installed my new hdd which windows set
up
> automatically while for linux I had to edit fstab. These things will all
> come with time. Most importantly, it must not get too easy to use because
> then it would go the way of windows and I wouldn't be able to show off :-)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike & Tracy Holt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 12:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] OT Linux gaming OT
>
>
> > I completely agree with you; I've been frustrated for the last four
months
> > that I haven't been able to play quake 3 even though the box said my
card
> > was supported! I spent $40 on a game that I can't use and I've tried
the
> > howto's and all with no luck. The closest I've been to getting X
working
> > with it was loading SuSE 7.0 (just released) and I still have so many
> lines
> > across the screen that I can't begin to play the game - I can just tell
> that
> > my old problem is gone (choppy video and way to much delay to actually
> > play).
> >
> > Linux may at some point rival Windows on the home users desktop, but I
> don't
> > think it will be in the very near future; if that's the end goal, then
it
> > will have to become A LOT more intuitive and user manageable (i.e. - buy
a
> > game or an app off of the shelf, put the cdrom in the computer, few
> minutes
> > later you're off and running).
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > p.s. - I still love Linux!
> >
> > > Its true, but when I want to play a game I want to
> > > play a game not spend three days upgrading X and
> > > checking dependencies so I can play.
> > >
> > > For example, I have spent the last week trying to
> > > install X 4.01 so I can use my voodoo5 in linux. I
> > > have totally ruined my install 3 times. I actually
> > > got it working once but my mouse wouldn't work. I
> > > turned the computer off and went to bed. When I
> > > booted the next morning X wouldn't even start.
> > >
> > > Windows 98 first edition took the card fine. No
> > > problems. Works great out of the box. I've been
> > > playing games in windows for a week. Yesterday I
> > > bought, installed and played Unreal Tournament. It
> > > was about as easy as that too.
> > >
> > > Now, before you go off on me for not being hardcore
> > > enough about linux let me say that I use linux because
> > > I enjoy the challenge. I get frustrated just like any
> > > other person though. All of this is to support my
> > > explanation that windows is an excellent gaming
> > > playform. Like a nintendo on steroids.
> > >
> > > By the way, has anyone managed to install 4.01 and get
> > > a voodoo5 running? Mind sharing with me how you did
> > > it? I've followed the directions on Xfree86.org for
> > > upgrading to 4.01 and I've installed the 3dfx drivers
> > > but all I get is software mode or my mouse slides to
> > > the bottom right hand corner of the screen and stays
> > > there. ug.
> > >
> > >
> > > Dacia
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
