DominO123 Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I've just tried the Update 3, of Lycoris Linux. It is hard to find it, it is even not on Linuxiso.org I found an ftp to download it here. ftp://ftp.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distribut...ns/lycoris/iso/ That thing is supposed to be THE Linux that could replace Windows simplicity. It has many Windows XP copied stuff, looks like Windows more than any other Linux i've tried, but there is no much software that comes with it, compared with Mandrake that is 3 full CDs. But I still like the way it looks like(even if it still require to boot on root and play with the config to load a new videocard driver and stuff etc...). Has anyone tried that Linux distro beside me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 This looks really interesting Domino, when I have a bit more to fool around, I'll try to get another linux installation up and running. I had Mandrake 8 but only to check it out... I wish I had the time, but really I think it'll be a long while before Linux gets sheer 'usability' up to level where Mr. Idontknowcomputers will be able to get some use from it... thanks for the post, I just saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I disagree, I do believe that Linux is really ready with its simplicity to replace Windows, BTW: Mandrake 9.2 is out now... the only problem with it is the installation of the important drivers like Videocard, which you need to boot in root and play with the config, and that after that you have installed it, an installation that is done outside of x windows. But for the common users that don't play much games or stuff, there is still basic drivers for the videocard that are loaded during the installation. Oh and I forgot to say that it took me near one year to be able to run my monitor to 100 Hz... I'm moving with Linux during the Hollyday vaccations. BTW: I do not recommand you Lycoris, that thing seem fake to me, download Mandrake 9.2, 3 cds in ISO forms, if you don't find where tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Have you looked at Red Hat 9? Now that is probably one OS that will give Windows a run for its money. Besides many companies are already switching to Linux servers, due to their reliability and very low possibility of crashing unlike Windows, which need to be restarted quite often. Many routers are more and more based on the Unix technology. The only problem is that there are not many certified professionals that can run Linux based networks since the world is overflowing with MCSAs. Oh, Linx rules, with it’s free source, I mean what can be better than you being the master of your OS, it no longer performs its preset functions, au contraire you are in command of it’s performance. Whew, sorry I got a little emotional there. Now I should get off XP and brush up on my Red Hat, which brings me to my initial question: Have any one of get a chance to take a look at a RH 9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) I've tried RH9, good but not exeptional, it's one of the most used and was the first Linux distro I ever tried, I changed for a change. But if I were you I won,t go for RH9, the final of the 10 will be out soon. EDITED: When I said first, I meant RH was the first Linux distro I tried, not the version 9. Mandrake has the philosophy of what Linux should really be RH will slowly start charge to have a copy of its Linux, like some already have started to do. Edited November 26, 2003 by Fadix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 No RedHat recently... the last one I used was 7.x ... I am now using Mandrake 9.1 which is basically Red Hat as far as I understand plus a lot more bells and whistles. I like it ... it suits my needs ... but I do run it as a guest OS under WinXP (on my second monitor non the less! ... I have duals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I meant to try the Mandrake dist, but so many things to work with for now (like pop up blockers ) not much time. Besides I have to say that I am a sucker for a partial GUI, otherwise my visual senses are not challenged and RH offers just that, I will wait for 10. I have 8.1 for now and learning to guide my way through the labyrinth of Linux. I hear that Suse and Slackware are taking off in Europe. Thanks Domino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Tsk tsk tsk Sip you and I are unconventional Linux users, we would be considered as traitors to the Unix society , being that we switch between XP and it’s competition. What shall the world of rivalry say of this disorderly behavior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 ... we would be considered as traitors to the Unix society I don't mind being a traitor to any community that is comprised of blind, thick-headed, fanatics! I do believe in the power of open source but I don't think it should be shoved down everyone's throat by force. Building solid business models around open-source just doesn't work. Last I checked, Microsoft was raking in billions while RedHat who was supposed to come and take over was in the gutter. For now, I'll run XP on my workstation where I do development, analyze data, check email, surf the web, and write papers and do my research projects on Linux... although I may switch to CE or XP Embedded at some point (Microsoft does give out the CE source!!!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Don't never say Slackware on this board, or you'll be banned. If you can make run a display driver and play a 3d game with it, it's a miracle, the worst I've tried... who cares that it is the most Unix like, when it does not work like it is supposed to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 BTW anileve, are you a computer science student? What a lady is doing with Linux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 The same thing that a lady is doing with male species…trying to master it! Sorry you asked? I am a CIS major, no programming for me, pure Network Administration all the way with a twang of C+ when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I don't mind being a traitor to any community that is comprised of blind, thick-headed, fanatics! Now we're talkin dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 The same thing that a lady is doing with male species…trying to master it! Sorry you asked? I am a CIS major, no programming for me, pure Network Administration all the way with a twang of C+ when needed. Sip and Azat, find a reason to ban her, NOW! Now that we have another computer geek onboard, I'm lost, what is the world becoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Banning me will not guarantee world's inevitable doom to the superiority of geeks, look at Bill Gates clan, it's growing and growing and... Although you can't imagine how flattered I am to be considered a geek, to the prejudgment of most the usual impression of me is that I fit to be a Fashion major or Nursing, so compliments of your kind will inflate my ego surely. Tank you , tank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Hmmm... So since you are here for long, hmmmm.... What is your opinion concerning Super String theory? (Yeh! Domino has done it again) Do you think it will replace conventional physics? That's your innitiation test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Domino, she said she wants to be a geek ... not a "Fadixian" Anilev, please ignore any and all string and/or multiple universe theory questions as Domino will eventually prove to you, you don't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 No no, Sip I’d like to add my 2 cents here, since I do have a theory of my own. But I’d like to present it too you in an analogy and your ability to convey the message will be your initiation test Fad, I think that is fare enough, don’t ya think? Here it goes: ========So a string walks in to a bar and orders a beer. the bartender looks at him and say, "you're going to have to leave, we don't serve strings in here." The string tries to shrug it off, walks around for a while, comes back to the bartender and again orders a beer. The bartender looks at him again and says, "look buddy I told you to get the hell out of here, we don't serve strings in this place!" The string is quite upset at this point so he walks in to the bathroom, performs an act of contortion and messes up his hair but good. He then walks back to the bartender and orders another beer. The bartender looks at him carefully and says, "Aren't you that string that's been bothering me all night?" He replies, "Me, a string? No, I'm a frayed knot!========== Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 ------- Sip, I like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Hi Anileve, looks like you know a lot of jokes. do you know any jokes about white people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I heard the same joke about ropes - not strings... but hey, Lynn-ux, Line-ux, it's all tomato to me Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Vava Vava, even if you did let me keep my moment of glory for a bit at least, it just fit right, to face the challenge of an initiation test. I felt like I was tested to become a member of a Dead Poets Society for a moment. Thanks for welcoming me, I feel a lot of love here, group hug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Thanks for welcoming me, I feel a lot of love here, group hug! Group hug is not allowed here, I take all the hugs from ladies for myself. Edited November 26, 2003 by Fadix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 A bit possessive aren’t we? Do I sense a past deprivation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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