Linux for Windows 7.1

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Summary: Was an interesting way to try Linux
Review: I tried this on a 466MHZ 32MB Ram system. It took over an hour to install and then ran so slow I thought I had botched it. It uninstalls in seconds which was a nice surprise! I then spent another hour reinstalling it, then just figured the 32MB Ram was the reason it ran so slow. It would not recognise the built-in modem, but when I attached an external it found it quickly. It was fun to experiment with and I was looking forward to my 128MB Ram upgrade arrival. When I installed it Windows immedietly liked running with 160MB Ram, but Linux will no longer boot. I will probably just delete it this time. I want to run Linux again but it will have to wait until I have a dedicated computer for it. From what other users say this CD and program(s) make it easy mess-up your computer. I was very careful with installation and use, but still consider myself lucky to have escaped without a major problem. The CD also includes a total install version that will wipe away Windows and all your precious data as it reformats your hard drive! Be careful you don't select that version of the program when you install it! Since little documentation accompanies it you may want to check-out the many Linux sites and help groups on the internet before you start.

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Summary: Penguin Power without the sacrifice
Review: I've read of no really good reviews for this product and I have to say that it is one of the best ways to distribute Linux. Of all the reviews I've seen of this, I don't believe many people who've tried to install it (and had problems) didn't read the INSTRUCTIONS. Lnx4wiN should only be installed on systems with at least 350mhz (pII min) with at LEAST 64megs RAM. Read the instructions and this little distro can give you some real power if you're into programming and want to give Linux a try. If you make sure you follow all steps, you won't lose windows and will be able to find out if your system is a Linux machine. (Frankly, I run Win95(c) and Lnx4wiN on my 233mhz 64meg machine and it does fine *tweaked)

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Summary: A very big disappointment!
Review: One of my friends owns an older copy of the Macmillan distribution of Linux Mandrake, but he could not get it to work properly. I thought I would give Macmillan a chance so I decided to buy Linux for Windows. Linux for Windows (Linux Mandrake 7.2 in disguise) has proven to be a bust!! After rebooting my computer, the installation program would not start. I tried many different installation methods offered with Linux for Windows and none of them worked. I even changed the boot order in my BIOS and it still did not work. Creating a boot disk also did not work. Tech support is non-existant. My friend contacted Macmillan many times for tech support and he has not received any support what so ever(it has been over a year now and still now word!). If your looking for a worry free installation of Linux, I suggest going with SUSE LINUX 7.0 Personal Edition. Installation was a snap and for all the software it includes, it's a bargain.