Re: A83: Alternative to Windows 95


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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 ?


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