Re: Windows Compatibility?
On Nov 17, 2005, at 7:51 PM, Peter Clutton wrote: On 11/18/05, Augusto Montenegro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking into changing my Windows Operating system toFreeBSD or Linux. Most of my programs run in Windows. Can I use FreeBSD as my OS to run my programs? You can, with tools such as Wine, but all is not guaranteed to run smoothly. I have pretty much found a much much better replacement for everything I used to use on windows, and would never go back. If you search around, and have a willingness to learn, you will probably find the same. What I've found it comes down to... 1) If you're looking for another platform and need an office suite, a web browser, an email client, etc...Linux or OS X are wonderful if you're willing to look around and learn your stuff. Some distro's of Linux even strip away most of the necessity of thinking, with defaults and presets that would suit most users. 2) If you're just looking for another platform and need Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express to run...stick with Windows. Grafting those applications onto another platform is an exercise in frustration and, in my opinion, foolishness. You spent all that time installing Linux so you could run...Internet Explorer? I fall into the former. When necessity dictates that specific applications must be run that only use the Win32 API, I usually use VirtualPC or Qemu (right now I'm using OS X with a lot of toys from Fink) to run them until I can go back to my usual platform. If Wine can run the application, more power to the project, but for everyday usage I need a web browser and office suite, not necessarily a specific application. If you primarily use a specific application that is made only for a specific platform, run that platform unless it *IS* very stable under Wine or can be used under an emulator (but why would you want to spend most of your working time in an emulator?). If you're curious about another platform, try Knoppix (or Ubuntu Live, or any of the other live ISO's out there) or set up a dual-boot configuration on your system to give it a trial run. But your first questions probably shouldn't be something like Can I get Photoshop/IE/OE/another Windows-specific application to run on Linux? if you're just curious about what's available out there. You should probably be asking, I use XYZ a lot...is there a similar application for Linux I could try? Windows compatibility just means Wine will run Windows email viruses and crash as regularly as Windows does. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Windows Compatibility?
On Thursday 17 November 2005 20:45, Eric Schuele wrote: True enough. *Most* things have equivalents in the *BSD world. However, if you have some special needs there are windows and/or PC emulators. WINE and qemu are the two I hear about most. I have used qemu very successfully to run the one MS app I can not get rid of CheckPoint SecuRemote for VPN connectivity to my office. I've recently switched my work desktop to FreeBSD 6. Virtually everything I could to before I can now do as well as or better. I found an old Pentium 3 machine to run Windows, and when I need it I can VNC in. (If you use WinXP I think you can use rdektop which is more than fast enough for occasional use). You could also consider vmware, which is like qemu but faster, and only $189 (cheaper than a second PC if you don't have one spare) Having said all this, I haven't booted my Windows machine today. Ashley ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Windows Compatibility?
Hi Augusto, Build yourself a FreeBSD box on modern hardware with Xorg, and KDE or Gnome and you won't regret it. There are remote desktop and vnc utils to get to a windows box for using windowscentric apps, they work great and are hassle free. I'll bet in a year's time, that windows box doesn't even get turned on anymore. FreeBSD is a pleasure to use, and the learning curve is not THAT great, especially with this mailing list, and if you're motivated. Do yourself a favor. Good luck, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Augusto Montenegro Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:54 PM To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Windows Compatibility? I am looking into changing my Windows Operating system toFreeBSD or Linux. Most of my programs run in Windows. Can I use FreeBSD as my OS to run my programs? Thank you. Augusto __ _ We offer thousands of products at below wholesale prices.Click on the link below for details.http://www.e-shopandsavesuperstore.com/Marketing/DD_index.asp Over 100 brands of shoes. Save @ Shoebuy.comClick http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=26463997siteid=414 63768bfpage=homepage - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Windows Compatibility?
Most of my programs run in Windows. Can I use FreeBSD as my OS to run my programs? That depends entirely on what the programs are that you're actually running, if it's a web browser, an email client and an Office productivity suite you'll be able to find the equivalent(actually better) of the microsoft offerings on FreeBSD. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Windows Compatibility?
Cornelis Swanepoel wrote: Most of my programs run in Windows. Can I use FreeBSD as my OS to run my programs? That depends entirely on what the programs are that you're actually running, if it's a web browser, an email client and an Office productivity suite you'll be able to find the equivalent(actually better) of the microsoft offerings on FreeBSD. True enough. *Most* things have equivalents in the *BSD world. However, if you have some special needs there are windows and/or PC emulators. WINE and qemu are the two I hear about most. I have used qemu very successfully to run the one MS app I can not get rid of CheckPoint SecuRemote for VPN connectivity to my office. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Regards, Eric ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Windows Compatibility?
On 11/18/05, Augusto Montenegro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking into changing my Windows Operating system toFreeBSD or Linux. Most of my programs run in Windows. Can I use FreeBSD as my OS to run my programs? You can, with tools such as Wine, but all is not guaranteed to run smoothly. I have pretty much found a much much better replacement for everything I used to use on windows, and would never go back. If you search around, and have a willingness to learn, you will probably find the same. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
