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:The Whistler Question: The Linux Experiment [Parts 1-3]
The Whistler Question: The Linux Experiment [Parts 1-3]
Mar 12, 2006, 19 :00 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (5278 reads)

(Other stories by Tim Allix)

From Part 1:

"In one of my previous articles I wrote about Linux as an alternative desktop operating system to Microsoft's Windows. I recently read that Apple is now being targeted by virus writers, and that leaves only one operating system alternative that does not have any issues with viruses and spyware--Linux.

"I decided to investigate Linux myself, and attempt to install it on my old laptop computer. This article describes the process I've been through and the results, which have been interesting to say the least..."

Complete Story (Part 1)

Complete Story (Part 2)

Complete Story (Part 3)

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Okay, so he installs Ubuntu and the inst ...   Pure bubblegum.   
Brandioch Conner
Mar 12, 2006, 21:01:37
 
So, he had trouble with skype and was wi ...   interesting...   
Thorndike
Mar 12, 2006, 21:15:15
 
Mildly clever way to start a flame war w ...   RE:The Whistler Question   
Paul Sams
Mar 12, 2006, 22:18:27
 
Did he try anything other than Skype? No ...   yes, and...?   
wildpossum
Mar 13, 2006, 02:24:48
 
First the things he likes: It installed  ...   Interesting combination of errors   
Bob Robertson
Mar 13, 2006, 02:45:09
 
A quick Google search showed a page that ...   Broken Package   
blackhole
Mar 13, 2006, 06:52:38
 
I couldn't get iLife to run on Windo ...   WTF???   
Henaway
Mar 14, 2006, 22:32:51
 
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