How about CAD programs?
Linux cannot do anything for inherently inefficient or poorly written apps.
Unfortunately, a lot of teh Linux apps out there have problems. On top of that, important cross-platform technologies like Java are just as sluggish on Linux as they are on Windows or MacOS.
The installation of a Virtual Box runnung XP allows 32/16 bit legacy s/w to run fine so far.
“However, have a look at alternatives. Do you really need Windows Media Player, Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop? Or would VLC, LibreOffice and GIMP do the job for you?”
VLC? Sure, I use it because it can play almost anything.
LibreOffice? Please, no. We use that thing at work, and I cannot stand how it is almost seems to be held together with duct tape and twine.
GIMP? If I wanted to use a version of Photoshop from 1999, I would just go find a copy at the Goodwill.
If you are using Photoshop (at least professionally) you are probably on a Mac anyway.
I have an old Linux system for a software package and it utilizes the Oki 320 turbo printers. I purchased the exact printers and hooked them up to the system, they do NOT keep the same page spacing on the invoices. My question is should the spacing be reset in the printer or in the invoicing software. I am at a loss, any suggestions. AND please don’t go there that it is an OLD out of date system, it works and I’m not going to upgrade this particular part. Thanks for any help.
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Would someone please explain a few things for someone who knows nothing?
Where do you GET Linux?
Do you put it on a CD-R? A DVD-R? I.e., before installing it on your C: drive?
I downloaded Mint 15 Olivia along side windows several months ago to learn how to use it, one day it froze up and its been that way ever since, thankfully the opening menu still gets me to Windows, the only thing that works in the Mint program itself is the cursor; it won’t click on anything but it floats around okay, the only way to close it down is to shut the computer off.
Things seem to have changed the last few years, for the better.
With Windows applications more and more restricting useful software to "cloud versions" by subscription, the time to switch might be getting unavoidable.
I hated the theory and practice of the "cloud" in the late 50s, and I hate the idea of the current cloud more.
The market (customers) should rule.
I am running from an Android.. I am still trying to figure out how to run Mint :/
(am actually in an internet cafe, atm..) grr.. can’t install from USB, like I did on PC :p
Any advice?
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Linux Mint, Ubuntu and PCLinuxOS were the ones I tried. Not impressed with any of them. I decided to reformat the spare drive and put Windows XP on it instead.
BTW, I think I mentioned several years ago about a friend (about 2 decades older than me, and I was only about 18yo or so.. He could type ANYTHING in DOS, and screw up his whole system.. no kidding ;^)..).
He once asked me if it was ok to move his Tower (not even sure if they’re called that anymore).. He was scared the bits on the HD would fall to one side!! (I am 100% serious) ;)
Man, times have changed :p I loved it when only a few could work the PC... now it is all point and click, and most format their HD without knowing what they have done :/
I say, make Linux/Unix Mandatory so they don’t screw more up :p
All right, I have a question... I have an Asus EEE PC from early netbook era, running xp (poorly)... I have already jacked the ram as far as it will go (4g, i think), and I am willing to stuff a solid state hdd in it (I have a spare laying around)...
I would like a recommendation as to which nix distro to use to bring it to reasonable performance (bearing in mind, wireless)... I need net, LAN, basic PIM, basic office, music and video (youtube, movies, etc).
I know it’s never going to be a speed demon, but I really like the clam-shell form factor a lot better than the tablet that replaced it, and would go back to it if I could get it to run decently.
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