Re: A83: Alternative to Windows 95
[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Re: A83: Alternative to Windows 95
and one more thing.. Unix is a _type_of_ operating system.
//Olle
Olle Hedman wrote:
>
> Linux is a free Unix for PC's started by Linus Thorvalds.
> Linux is harder becouse you need to know more about your computer and how it
> works.
> you _could_ boot linux on just a diskette.. but it wouldn't be a lot of fun :)
>
> //Olle
>
> AtmaZ@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > UNIX and LINUX are the same thing. (Almost.)
> > They can be either graphical (the X Window system) or command-line (native
> > mode).
> > Linux is harder to install because it just is.
> > Yes.
> > Linux takes up to about 60-500 MB, depending on the apps you install.
> >
> > --David
> >
> > > What is the difference between UNIX and LINUX exactly
> > > Are they both grphical GUI like win or command prompt like DOS ?
> > > Why is Linux tougher to install ?
> > > Can I have Win (for my father) and any of the above simultaneousely?
> > > How much space do they take up when installed ?
References: