Kumusta pare? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>Dear Sir/Madam: > > >Good day! > >I am an avid gamer and I plan to migrate to Linux. The Windows upgrade is >too steep and the product requires me to upgrade my computer hardware as >well. I am sad that I have to pay expensive licenses and hardware for >Windows XP only to get an operating system that is technically inferior and >buggy compared to the rock-solid performance and cost savings of Linux. I >have been looking at the other Linux distros and based on my research: > >Linux Mandrake 8.1 is the solution for me. > >Is it? To begin with, I have several questions: > >1. Will Mandrake 8.1 run on my system? >AMD-K6-2-500 >64MB RAM >SIS 530 on-board AGP 2x 8MB video RAM >ES-SOLO on-board sound card >Does Mandrake support the drivers for my devices? Drivers are rarely a problem on any Linux, especially for older devices. There's almost always something out there, not to worry. >2. Is Mandrake 8.1 vulnerable to viruses such as CIH or BIOS-infecting >viruses? Are there any antivirus software for Mandrake? Haven't heard of any real BAD ones yet...even on this list. >3. Will Mandrake 8.1 run on a 486DX2 33mhz with 16MB RAM? One of Linux' >strengths is running on old computer systems. Will Mandrake give a new lease >of usable life to my old system? If you plan on using heavy window managers like KDE, I doubt that if a 486 would have enough juice to even be productive. The best use for that machine would be a server, or a firewall. >4. I plan to use some legacy Windows programs (Office, Quicken, etc.) on >Mandrake. What Windows emulator would you recommend for Mandrake? Will WINE >work for me? How about Win4Lin? I also wish to play my Windows games with >Linux until such time when Linux ports for these games have been released. > Many programs run on WINE, but personally, I haven't had success with bigger programs like MS Office and even MS Works. >5. Is there a virtual-cd program for Mandrake? Some games require me to have >the cd on the drive while playing. In Windows, I use a virtual-cd program to >create a virtual cd that resides on my hard drive. This lets me run games >without reshuffling the cds on my drive. Any programs on Mandrake similar to >this? > >6. Can I run servers for Unreal Tournament, Quake III, Half-Life, and >Counter-Strike simultaneously with Mandrake, while at the same time acting >as a file-and-print sharing computer on the network? Will it crash or live >up to the legend of Linux as a crash-proof server OS? Many gaming centers around Katipunan and Greenhills are using Linux pare. >7. I live in the Philippines. How can I purchase Mandrake 8.1 Powerpack from >my area? Do you have a reseller in my country or do I have to order directly >from you? Can I be a dealer for Linux Mandrake in my area? WOOOHOOOOO......suportahan taka!!! > >It is time for Microsoft to join the dinosaurs of old computing. >Long live Linux and the Open-source movement!!! > > >Regards, > >Mike __________________________________ www.edsamail.com
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