Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:21:42 -0400 From: Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com> To: Mckwl@netscape.net (David Wigle) Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Linux Type OS's which one do I choose? Message-ID: <20040719082142.29e76ca0.wmoran@potentialtech.com> In-Reply-To: <4B47815E.001BF2F0.0000F986@netscape.net> References: <4B47815E.001BF2F0.0000F986@netscape.net>
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Mckwl@netscape.net (David Wigle) wrote: > Assist please? > > This is my system file information: I'd like to > run LinspireOS and star Office. I currently have stare office 7.1 > for Windows. Interesting. > The Hard drive is set as NFTS. > > May I have a dual boot or may I just dump Windows. Based on the rest of your email, you should probably set up to dual boot. > I > use PPOE w/DSL and have some special forms programs ".exe, for filling > out forms. > > Will I be able to use these programs? They might work under wine, but I wouldn't assume so until you've tested them. > I have to decide between BSD, Sun OS and Linsprie or SUSie. You want to use FreeBSD. > I use an Imac also and prefer it. However I must be able to run some > windows programs, like word. > > Does or is WINE type programs needed for windows apps? Yes. > I use a Devorak keyboard, arethere drivers available. Yes. > I aps have a Bently CAD program, I use for Windows" Will > this work in a linux type environment. Don't know, you'll need to test it. > I want compatability seamlisly, but also want off of WIndows. Don't we all. Good luck. -- Bill Moran Potential Technologies http://www.potentialtech.com
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