Hi Bob.
On Thursday 07 April 2005 18:35, Bob Dove wrote:
I must say that installing Win is much MUCH easier than installing Linux!!!
Well, I spent a large chunk of yesterday rescuing an attempted Windows installation that went horribly wrong. Whereas Mandrake went on the same box with no problems at all. It just depends what you're used to and whether you're lucky (or careful) with hardware.
I think the biggest and scariest hurdle with Gnu/Linux is partitioning and installing without losing the OS that's already installed. Windows avoids this hurdle by blithely ignoring it.
Something I haven't managed so far.
Never mind, I'm sure you'll be a fully gruntled Gnu/Linux user soon.
Then there is the problem that I absolutely need to be able to run QuarkXPress and Photoshop (PS). I understand that 'WINE' can be used to a degree with older versions.
I don't know about Quark, but Photoshop 7 runs fine for me under Crossover Office.
GIMP is not in anyway equal to PS as any PS user will confirm, in fact there is no other program equal to PS!
Well, I'm a PS user and I'm not sure I'd immediately rush to that conclusion. The two programs have very different user interfaces and I find it hard to evaluate the Gimp since I've never taken the time to get to know it properly. I'm hoping the new Gimpshop (a PS-like UI for the Gimp) patch will make it easier for diehard PS users like us.
I like it and looking forward to using v 2.0. I need to know what program to choose as a starter, how to partition my C drive to install Linux into &c.
Mandrake (er, Mandriva) is a fairly good choice for newbies and the installer features tools for partitioning your drive.
Good luck,
Joe