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Ok chaps, here's the deal :
I currently run a PC with 2 hard drives on it, XP pro is installed on C:. I have quite a few old games that refuse to work with XP, due to the file system, so I was considering installing an older version of windows (98 probably), either on the D: drive, or in a second partition I create on the C: drive.
What I'd then like to do, is have a funky menu come up each time I boot to ask me which O/S I'd like. What is the most simple way to do this?
By the way, windows 98 and these games aren't going to take up that much space, so I'm not going to waste my whole 20 gig D: drive on it, so if I plan to use that, it will need partitioning aswell.
Suggestions?
thanks
I currently run a PC with 2 hard drives on it, XP pro is installed on C:. I have quite a few old games that refuse to work with XP, due to the file system, so I was considering installing an older version of windows (98 probably), either on the D: drive, or in a second partition I create on the C: drive.
What I'd then like to do, is have a funky menu come up each time I boot to ask me which O/S I'd like. What is the most simple way to do this?
By the way, windows 98 and these games aren't going to take up that much space, so I'm not going to waste my whole 20 gig D: drive on it, so if I plan to use that, it will need partitioning aswell.
Suggestions?
thanks
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gamezfreak wrote:
> I like it a lot, and it's fun to have a "bash" on "Bash" (geddit? :P)
Hmmm. Perhaps you need to "shell out" for a new jokebook.
> I like it a lot, and it's fun to have a "bash" on "Bash" (geddit? :P)
Hmmm. Perhaps you need to "shell out" for a new jokebook.
Heh, guess I'm an "Average Joe" then. Though I have to ask, even after getting Linux set up perfectly to my taste, what real benefit will you get over Windows? The only thing that comes to mind is the server capability - but because it's a standalone computer, cost and reliability isn't that much of an issue.
At the moment i'm a bit annoyed with Linux, But i'm still gonna stick with it, Hey, Its only taking 1GB of my HDD space so there's no reason to remove it from my disc.
Like the old saying "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" etc
I'm quite enjoying using it at the moment, In the screenshots it looks like windows, but when you get to have a go, it's totally different. But good, very good. I like it a lot, and it's fun to have a "bash" on "Bash" (geddit? :P)
I like the whole interface and how it works, but there's still a huge flaw with Linux.
It's DEFINATLY not really for the mainstream "Average Joe" market, After installation, X wouldn't start up because of the graphics card driver, I had to change it to "Radeon(fbdev)" and set the monitors driver to actually get it to start up. If ya ask me, Average Joe doesn't want to be faffing around with settings when he gets a new computer, And this is one of those "Windows has an advantage over Linux" points.
But still, Stick with it and it works like a dream.
PS, Has anyone ever got an NTL USB cable modem to work under linux?
Like the old saying "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" etc
I'm quite enjoying using it at the moment, In the screenshots it looks like windows, but when you get to have a go, it's totally different. But good, very good. I like it a lot, and it's fun to have a "bash" on "Bash" (geddit? :P)
I like the whole interface and how it works, but there's still a huge flaw with Linux.
It's DEFINATLY not really for the mainstream "Average Joe" market, After installation, X wouldn't start up because of the graphics card driver, I had to change it to "Radeon(fbdev)" and set the monitors driver to actually get it to start up. If ya ask me, Average Joe doesn't want to be faffing around with settings when he gets a new computer, And this is one of those "Windows has an advantage over Linux" points.
But still, Stick with it and it works like a dream.
PS, Has anyone ever got an NTL USB cable modem to work under linux?
You're right partially - except I've tried it many times, I knew what I was doing and it actually worked. Still didn't like it though.
Icarus wrote:
> Well not for the next month at least - me and Windows in harmonious
> glory. I might consider buying a seperate HD to install Linux on
> though, as physical swapping is better than the hassle of dual boot
> systems. Much easier for backing up too.
While I don't wish to cause offense, this smacks of "I tried it once without really knowing what I was doing, I couldn't get it to work, so I'll conclude that it's mortally difficult and never attempt it again".
Everyone who trys Linux runs up against this wall at some point. UK has cleared it, and I'm near the top I hope, ready to resume climbing the moment Ebuyer send me a PSU that works. Linux is not for everyone, it takes a lot of mental energy over a lot of time to master, and the rewards for some may not be enough to justify the effort. And yes, even when you've conquered Linux in all its glory, there are still some things that Windows does better.
> Well not for the next month at least - me and Windows in harmonious
> glory. I might consider buying a seperate HD to install Linux on
> though, as physical swapping is better than the hassle of dual boot
> systems. Much easier for backing up too.
While I don't wish to cause offense, this smacks of "I tried it once without really knowing what I was doing, I couldn't get it to work, so I'll conclude that it's mortally difficult and never attempt it again".
Everyone who trys Linux runs up against this wall at some point. UK has cleared it, and I'm near the top I hope, ready to resume climbing the moment Ebuyer send me a PSU that works. Linux is not for everyone, it takes a lot of mental energy over a lot of time to master, and the rewards for some may not be enough to justify the effort. And yes, even when you've conquered Linux in all its glory, there are still some things that Windows does better.
gamezfreak wrote:
> It's just nice to know how the Operating System works from the
> innards, Out of interest kinda thing. Linux is great because it holds
> so much potential, Windows sheild's you from everything, Everything
> is done for you etc
I prefer having everything done for me. With Linux I find its like having lots of chores to do, where as windows is like having a cleaner.
> It's just nice to know how the Operating System works from the
> innards, Out of interest kinda thing. Linux is great because it holds
> so much potential, Windows sheild's you from everything, Everything
> is done for you etc
I prefer having everything done for me. With Linux I find its like having lots of chores to do, where as windows is like having a cleaner.
It's just nice to know how the Operating System works from the innards, Out of interest kinda thing. Linux is great because it holds so much potential, Windows sheild's you from everything, Everything is done for you etc
You'll be back Icarus.... :P
You'll be back Icarus.... :P
Well not for the next month at least - me and Windows in harmonious glory. I might consider buying a seperate HD to install Linux on though, as physical swapping is better than the hassle of dual boot systems. Much easier for backing up too.
Erm, I don't know. Out of interest? That's all I can really think of except for 'to make Linux work like you want it to' which isn't the most persuasive answer. You might as well ask what the point of life is, except to see another day. Anyway, Icarus, you think you hate Linux NOW but in a couple of months you'll be back; and conversely I think I LOVE Linux now but in a couple of months I will hate it with a passion. Me and Linux have a stormy but passionate relationship: soon you will too!
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