Am I ready?

[rowdy235]

I am wondering if I am ready to switch to linux. My System:
P4 2.00 GHz, 256MB RAM, 40GB, Currently Runs Win XP
Now I have a few questions

a. Will my system run linux good?
b. Whats the best Windows emulator (I've heard Win4Lin and Wine are good)
c. What distro should I use? I would like KDE, or similar. I'm considering Linspire. I need something easy to install.

[JoeC0180]

a. Your computer will run linux fine.
b. Not sure, I have not really used any.
c. I wouldnt recommend Linspire. They suck you into paying for software that is normally free. I would say go with Mepis.

[soulestream]

well if every computer has the exact same motherboard, video card, network card, and other devices then you will be okay. ;)

if they don't you might wanna get your motherboard model number and model number of your devices and check the distro you choose, HCL.

Most of the time with a modern distro, you will be okay.

KDE comes on many distros.(you can install it on all) I have never used it but Mephis or Kubuntu might be a good choice.

soule

[LNXchd]

If you have to ask someone else...then maybe you're not ready. Ask yourself. Either you are or you are not. Search the forums. Search google. I am partial to Debian myself. Others will say Mepis...Gentoo....FC4...etc. Debian is IMO easy to install and run. As far as windows emulators I am sure both mentioned work well. Why not move away from windows applications and search for a good linux replacement. What apps are you wanting to run in an emulator? Check out this thread...je_fro gives a good link to determine a good distro. Good luck and enjoy linux! :rolleyes:
thread here (http://www.justlinux.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=143615)

[rowdy235]

Thanks guys, I currently run linspire 4.5 on my laptop, and I love it. I don't know, I think I want to just keep at least one windows pc around. My Top Results were Mandriva, SuSe, Gentoo, and Slackware. Thanks

[je_fro]

The less you rely on windows the readier you are.

[je_fro]

The less you rely on windows the readier you are. Talk of using an emulator is worrisome.

[Sepero]

If you're looking for an Microsoft replacement, then no you're not ready.

If you're looking completely new Operating System and prepared for a learning experience, then yes.

[hlrguy]

You can always install dual boot, then you select Windows/Linux at startup. Download a live CD, stick er in, reboot and see if everything is detected. I like knoppix for these tests, however, pick your own. They run off your CD without installing.

http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php

hlrguy

[WhiteKnight]

keep ur windows partition if u want to play games.. thats my advice.. emulators never work too well...

and for most apps, try to find linux eqivalents.. if u find that u really need the windows counterpart that much, u should not switch