About Linux and XP Pro.

gaby2k4 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-07, 01:55

Hello guys, I notice that many guys' problem get solved here and this's my question. Thanks in advance.
I am using XP PRO now and it's working fine but I want to try Linux.
Is it possible to use Linux with XP Pro as duel operating system? Which version of Linux I should use?
Awaiting experts Opinion please. Thanks so much!

lagunagreener · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-07, 02:59

You can set the machine up as dual boot when you install Linux. Debian linux is good, but any of them will do the job. The Install process will sort out where on disk Linux will live.

BodShane · #3 (**permalink**) 02-02-07, 05:32

Hello,

We are glad that you feel that all of your questions will be answered here. In regards to your query, well you can certainly make use of Linux and XP Pro as a dual Operating System. As far as the versions of Linux is concerned, all are equally compatible to run accordingly. Please let us know which version you are opting for and thereafter we will guide you throughout the process.

Regards

Brandon R · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-07, 15:34

You can dual boot easily. Also some good operating systems for linux are Ubuntu, Free BSD, and Debian.

Also it depends what purpose you are using Linux for. Please give more detail.

Rocky · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-07, 16:33

CentOS & Fedora are one of the most stable & user friendly OSes too. You may need to consider them too for sure

Sean · #6 (**permalink**) 11-22-07, 18:30

Which is better when it comes to version, i believe CentOS 4.5 is a better one. What do you think?

Rocky · #7 (**permalink**) 11-22-07, 18:59

Current version of CentOS is 5, but yeah, CentOS 4.5 is much preferable one

Glenn · #8 (**permalink**) 11-23-07, 06:14

I would like to suggest Centos-5 as it is latest one and i am using it from couples of months without any trouble.

Glenn..

carl · #9 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 06:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

I would like to suggest Centos-5 as it is latest one and i am using it from couples of months without any trouble.

Glenn..

Yes I agree with Glenn Centos-5 is better thanCentos-4.5

BodShane · #10 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 11:08

centOS 5.0 is not supported by VzPP as of now. However, the centOS 4.5 does great work!

bill mates · #11 (**permalink**) 11-26-07, 05:47

Centos 5 is slower than Centos 4.5 .

Sean · #12 (**permalink**) 11-26-07, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill mates

Centos 5 is slower than Centos 4.5 .

Why do you think so?

bill mates · #13 (**permalink**) 11-27-07, 06:37

With Centos 4.5 the test completes in 18 minutes, but with Centos 5.0 (same server) the test completes in 40 minutes. The load average during the 4.5 test goes up to around 7, and the Centos 5.0 test load average peaks to only around 3. It doesnt seem like Centos 5.x is able to use its server resources is very well. I quite sure its the kernel, because i also tried compiling the centos 5.0 kernel sources on 4.5x and running that 5.0 kernel on the 4.5 base and the results were slow (40 minutes) also.

Sean · #14 (**permalink**) 11-27-07, 08:44

I assume due to base installation on CentOS 5.0 is comparatively more to CentOS 4.5