Ubuntu is an operating system, like Windows. It DOES NOT run Windows programs natively.
The programs that Peter mentioned were ALL linux (Ubuntu) programs. Linux has most necessary drivers for most hardware out there. It would handle the sound card, modem, speaker, etc the same way Windows does in effect. If you are ever curious, you can download the Ubuntu ISO file, burn it to disc and start up a "live cd" install of Ubuntu. This loads Ubuntu into memory WITHOUT making any changes to the hard drive. It gives you an opportunity to test drive the support for your hardware without making any permanent changes, and then assuming everything is working, it lets you install the OS on the computer as well. You can have a hard disc that is "dual boot", meaning it can run both Windows AND Ubuntu; you simply select one or the other at the prompt during boot-up. With Linux, there are a LOT of options. I have to agree with Phil's comments that one shouldn't look to run Windows software under Linux, but rather look for the best Linux tools out there to do the job. Dave On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Ted Bear <w7...@juno.com> wrote: > > > I wonder...? I never played with Linux but in Peter's reply he mentions > several Windows programs. Does this mean that Ubuntu can be loaded on .... > lets say a laptop ... and then run as the only operating system..???? Once > machine was running under Ubuntu .. Am I to understand that > > it would run..Windows type .EXE programs without any modification. ..?? > (Substituting for Windows OPSYS.) > , > If so... How would Linux handle the mouse..sound card..Mike and Spkr > output.. etc. etc. Or do I read that all wrong and what is happening is > that Windows is handling all the various driver applications and Linux would > be just another program running under Windows. And maybe the Ham > applications would be special versions coded to run under Linux.??? > , > I hope these are not dumb questions that must seem elementary to Linux > users..But it sure would open up some great ham radio possibilities for use > of some of the old laptops I have..? So any information would be > appreciated. If this is too far from the digital radio thread I sure would > like any links or info sent direct to my E-Mail (w7...@juno.com) Thanks > in advance es 73... Ted-W7RHB > -- Dave K3DCW www.k3dcw.net "Real radio bounces off of the sky"
