Lindows Sneak Peek.

[casper3699]

Hey all. Today I just found out that Lindows just came out with a sneak peek for there OS.
Go here (http://www.lindows.com/lindows_products.php) to find info on it.
Go here (http://www.lindows.com/lindows_home_insiders.php) to sign up for a copy of it. (The only problem is that you have to pay 99 dollars to get the sneak peek.)

If anybody has downloaded this can you tell us what you think?

[casper3699]

Check out this screen shot of what it will look like.

[l3aDmOnKeY]

Great info Thanks,

The GUI looks like a cross between "Windows and Linux" hints the name "Lindows" I guess:D :D



Have a Great Weekend!!

[I am a cracker]

Does Bill Gates have a sister? Is that Operating System just some chessee run off copy of windows? answers people!

[jared_c]

From what I understand Lindows is a linux OS that you can run windows programs on.

[casper3699]

Originally posted by jared_c
From what I understand Lindows is a linux OS that you can run windows programs on.

So its seems that this would be the ultimate gaming OS. YOu can run the security and power of linux but also all of your windows games.

[jared_c]

Sounds damn good... I know I am getting it when it comes out. I read an article that said a major reason why linux isn't being used is because some programs don't work for it. The author said that there is usually one program that a person likes that doesn't work on linux, so they don't want to do the switch over. Well with lindows this won't be a problem anymore.

In the past few months Linux has been making drastic changes. Lindows will be able to run windows programs, HP and other companies will be soon distributing PCs with linux installed, and offer tech support, and Linux standards have just came out. I think linux will become a lot more popular for home users real soon.

[Alexzel]

Hello casper3699!

Good day to you dear! Nice post, fresh and informative! Thanks for the update on Lindows :) Keep-up the good posts!

A blessed day to all! :)

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[proactive]

Good luck! This is probably 100% compatible with windows. The developers did a wonderful job copying the closed-source windows-api.

[freeOn]

Reverse Engineering at it's finest. I would still take that over Windows.

[[WebCarnage]]

Jesus, this looks like Windows but with a sweet GUI slapped over it and some new added options under the start menu. Not to mention new icons - which they do EVERY time they make an OS.
*Sigh*....

But hey, I know I'm getting it right when it comes out. Wouldn't miss it for the world. I just ***hope*** it's security was not taken from Microsoft's side. For that would really, really suck ass. But imagine, the compatibilty to play all your rad video games, while knowing that when playing multiplayer with some guy down in Thiland, that some lamer isn't going to 'try' and hack your system. Yet, I want to know how the file system is in Lindows. I'm dubious, though....

[route67]

Hopefully this may bring out the best of both worlds, a great, powerful and secure OS with the good looks and easy navigation for our lovely end user. ;)

[akanicknick]

Finally someone smart enough to make the perfect combination of Linux and Windoze.
I will buy this when it comes out, no more need to have 2 boxes in my room with linux on one and windoze on the other.

[jehnx]

akanicknick: Couldn't you just dual-boot bro? (off topic, I know...just asking)

[dspeidel]

I believe Forbes did an article in Founders name and mentioned his past accomplishments. Regretfully, I cannot remember his name or the issue date -sorry for the lack of info.

[hot_ice]

Wow, this really all sounds kool - I can't wait for it to come out, I'm surely gonna jump on the bandwagon if it's as good as it sounds!

Greg

[Digital_Jesus]

I am looking forward to a windows linux hybrid, i am know forced dual booting my machine between openbsd and 2k lindows would alow me the functionality and stability i need while still being able to play counterstrike i belive this will open up a hole new market place to linux but 99 bucks is alittle steep... and who belives it will be nothing more than a soouped up wine like that mandrake for gamers awwww,

[protocool]

it's just a combination of linux and windows, l3aDmOnKeY which he called cross breed. i think it's great combination but i wonder how far this os will go.