[newbie] What is WINE?
Hi there: Thanks for the answers on File system. Now as a Linux newbie, I have another basic question I really want to know what is WINE? I know that it is a technology that run Windows apps under Linux. But I really don't know how to do so. I mean can I just insert my Office XP CD Rom and install it the way I do with windows?Or do I need to somehow tweak it? And what programs can I use under WINE? Andby the way how can I get it? how can I run it? ( Shall I run it? I mean is it an app? ) Well I appreciate any information that you can give me about WINE. Maybe a URL will help. Linux Registered user # 266090 Aryan
[newbie] Which firewall?
Hi there: Well thanks all of you guys for your answers about the WINE thing. I really didn't expect to learn about WINE so much in just one day. I went to the codeweavers website and downloaded the Demo version. It really works nice and it met my expectations. If I'm am going to learn Linux with this pace, I will definitely delete my windows partition soon. I have another question. When I used to use Windows,I used a Firewall called ZoneAlarm. It really was a fine product. It was freeware and it gave me the security that I needed. Now I want to use a firewall in Linux and I don't know what to use and how to use it. The best part about Zone Alarm was that it was very easy to setup and use. I have a dial up connectionso I don't have a static IP address and zone alarm did provide the security that I needed ( It passed Steve Gibson's test at www.grc.com and that is all I need)I know that there are plenty of firewalls out there but they seem to be for experts. is there any easy to use firewall for Linux? if so where can I get it? again maybe a URL will help. Thanks Linux registered user # 266090 Aryan
[newbie] Which File system?
Hi there: Maybe It's an old question and man of you have seen similar questions. But I read the archive and couldn't make up my mind. I am a newbie to Linux and am willing to buy Mandrake Linux 8.2. But I don't know what file system to use. I am willing to install my Linux on my desktop computer. I don't want it to be secure. nor I want it to give me back up options, nor do I use RAID. I just want the fastest File system and I want it to be stable enough ( not that much stable, any thing more stable than FAT will suite me). If possible please also give me a list of File systems that are available with version 8.2 and please tell me which one best suit my needs. Linux Registered user # 266090 Aryan
[newbie] 8.2 Release date
Does Anyone know when will Mandrake Linux 8.2 Gold be officially released? I am very eager to purchase it.
[newbie] Lycoris or Mandrake?
Hi there: I am an old windows user that is tired and sick of Microsoft's policies. So I turned to Linux and I now Love this OS and the open source community. I only have one problem with Linux and that's the ease of use. I used to use Red Hat 7.1 for a couple of months and then I found out that it wasn't for me. I was able to find my way trough KDE but couldn't play my VCDs for example. Also I never understood tar files. Now I'm in search for the easiest Linux Distro. I really don't too many software packages or stability ( any Linux Distro is Stable comparing to Windows). I just need the easiest to use Distro. I found out that Mandrake is the Distro that everybody says suits my needs. But I also found out that there is a Company named Lycoris ( formerly known as Redmond Linux) that is making a Distro called Desktop/LX. As far as I can see it's very easy to use. It is very user friendlyfor windows users and it use WINE ( by default) and also play DVDs and VCDs Automatically ( I really like this). As far as I can see other than Documentation there is no clause for me to use Mandrake.( also I'm a little concerned about mandrake soft's financial problems). Maybe this is not the right place to ask this question because it is a Mandrake mailing list. But I really can't make up my mind in this mater. I am going to buy One of these distros in about a week. Please help mein this. Linux eager Newbie Aryan Ameri
