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kidaihuan
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Switching to Linux... which Linux version is most compatable with Windows programs and files?

#66016 - 06/25/08 05:10 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Want to switch, but I want to keep all my files and most of my programs. Need it to be compatible, good looking and stable.

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kidaihuan
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Re: Switching to Linux... which Linux version is most compatable with Windows programs and files?

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#66038 - 06/25/08 05:39 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

How's Ubuntu?

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Re: Switching to Linux... which Linux version is most compatable with Windows programs and files?

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#66043 - 06/25/08 05:49 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

it's good i like it

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andyistic
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Re: Switching to Linux... which Linux version is most compatable with Windows programs and files?

[Re: kidaihuan]
#66045 - 06/25/08 05:51 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

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kidaihuan said:
Need it to be compatible ...

Compatible with what?

You cannot run Windows programs in Linux without using WINE.

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ezKiel
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Re: Switching to Linux... which Linux version is most compatable with Windows programs and files?

[Re: andyistic]
#66064 - 06/25/08 06:53 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

i dont recommend you change to linux without at least a goo understanding of unix/linux command shell, a good knowledge of the x11 system and know what open source software is a good substitute for your former windows program.

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