Lindows

freakno1 · Post by **freakno1** » 23 Jun 2002, 14:59

where can i get lindows for free ?
 if not isn´t that sort of against the linux code of conduct or will the copyleft laws be raped like microsoft did whith windows
 
 the only leagle dwl i can get for lindows wil cost 99$ +- = R1000 depending on the time off day and week
 
 linux only needs a few thing to kick serious bitmaps 1.File naming conventions
 2. User friendly
 3.Gaming compatibility (not just ports for sertuin games but over all compatibility)
 4.User frienly
 5. User friendly
 6. And just perhaps if possible direct x compatibility (curse curse microsoft) all heil opengl 1.3 and 2
 
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cyberwombat · Post by **cyberwombat** » 08 Jul 2002, 23:18

Woo Hoo Lindows is here..Ah well it is a start for the non-technical Linux user...but Ouch $$99 ??
 
 Nope no ´free´ versions of this baby...This is a full on commercial offering much like Suse 8 and seems it will stay that way. Remember its still costs a heck of a lot to develop and support any software or OS. And in relative terms it is cheaper for the Yanks..maybe not so much for our Rand though.
 
 Guess you will have to get the more technical stuff like Red Hat, but do not fear- compared to a few years ago the latest releases are MUCH more user friendly. Take your time and get to know it (prefrably on a spare machine, to avoid -er- mishaps). Before you know it you will be a Linux Guru and laugh in disdain at the poor Windows slaves (Well maybe not quite).
 
 In anycase Linux is getting better, even without Lindows you can enjoy it, and play most of the Open GL games. Just keep your Windows handy for the rest
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Celebhir · Post by **Celebhir** » 15 Jul 2002, 21:28

Hi, do you guys program? I was wondering if I should put somthing like Linux or Unix on a smaller PC (not games capable) and just focus on coding on it. What´s the best programming-friendly OS?

Adelante · Post by **Adelante** » 03 Sep 2002, 19:37

I know linux can be scary at first, but just take baby steps, and try and avoid Lindows.
 rather get something like Mandrake or redhat.
 
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freakno1 · Post by **freakno1** » 05 Sep 2002, 16:27

thanx
 db2 is much more stabble on linux os´s than microsofts offerings
 
 don´t know what lindows looks like but i´ll have to wait and dwld it later
 
 md 8.2 is cool but it makes it dufficult to put on a small machine due to size
 
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DeMoN · Post by **DeMoN** » 06 Sep 2002, 17:55

[ Edited by Cameron Losco On Date September 06, 2002 ]

clemsmada · Post by **clemsmada** » 30 Apr 2003, 14:37

I hav heard about lindows. Its suppose to kick windows butt, is this true. Were can i get a copy of this.

THEJokER · Post by **THEJokER** » 07 Jun 2003, 14:50

Well u can try kazaa that´s where i got my copy.
 
 It´s a very sweet running os.

keel · Post by **keel** » 29 Jun 2003, 21:31

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 Nope no ´free´ versions of this baby...This is a full on commercial offering much like Suse 8 and seems it will stay that way.
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 You lie!
 
 Suse 8 has a free version available and quote:
 
 ´SuSE offers the possibility to install SuSE Linux free of charge directly from the FTP server. The function scope of FTP versions is virtually the same as that of the "normal" version. Merely a few program packages have been excluded due to license reasons. The installation support is not included either.´
 
 That quote is from the OFFICIAL SuSe page
 See for your self:
 
 <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/us/private/download/index.html" TARGET="_blank">Suse Download page</A>

v1c · Post by **v1c** » 30 Jun 2003, 07:46

Surely because Lindows nothing more than a user friendly Linux you can download the source code because of the GNU licence ? If so just download it and compile and you´ll have free Lindows.
 
 v1c

keel · Post by **keel** » 30 Jun 2003, 12:06

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 you can download the source code because of the GNU licence
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 It´s not the GNU licence. GNU stands for GNU´s Not Unix and was a free opensource operating system being developed by Richard Stallman. He also wrote the GPL, the General Public License.

snipeers · Post by **snipeers** » 01 Jul 2003, 12:37

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 It´s not the GNU licence. GNU stands for GNU´s Not Unix and was a free opensource operating system being developed by Richard Stallman.
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 wow. and since when did GNU per se refers to an OS developed by RMS, unless you know something most of us didn´t realize for the last 10 years.

Recon · Post by **Recon** » 23 Jul 2003, 21:53

Uhm, Hello, Lindows is freely Downloadable from their site...

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 24 Jul 2003, 19:48

Where?
 
 Check this link, its the purchase page.
 <A HREF="http://www.lindows.com/lindows_storefront.php?own=no" TARGET="_blank">http://www.lindows.com/lindows_storefro ... no</A>

snipeers · Post by **snipeers** » 24 Jul 2003, 23:13

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 On 2003-07-24 19:48, Cameron Losco wrote:
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 in Kazaa.

ro0t · Post by **ro0t** » 28 Dec 2003, 00:42

OK Lindows isnt free!

It also sucks huge!

If you want to learn how to use linux rather use Mandrake Linux http://www.mandrake.com

or use RedHat which is now known as Fedora http://fedora.redhat.com

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thank
bye!

skunkymunky · Post by **skunkymunky** » 28 Dec 2003, 02:27

dude why you digging up some of the oldest threads here

1338_h4x0r · Post by **1338_h4x0r** » 28 Dec 2003, 06:37

lol i wondered why. damn old a$$ thread

shaunbridgens · Post by **shaunbridgens** » 29 Jan 2004, 22:52

lindows is cool ..... needs lots of work....has lots of glitches like windows....99$ is a killer,,,,try 19$ ......@http://backups.cd