Tried it on an install didn't like it it as it reminded me of the old dos days lots of command line instructions even to install a simple adsl modem.  So I took it of and made an error somewhere and lost my MBR which was unrecoverable, so format re-install.  However, others think it is the best thing since sliced bread.  But the current status is that Linux is roughly in the win 3.1 stage nearly.  If you want to try it though I would initialy recommend a live install disc where it will run from cd, putting nothing on your system.  I got a copy from the Linux magazine they usually have one as a cover disc..

Doesn't seem like many people are playing with Linux then? I suppose that figures, after all this is the FixmyXP forum. 

I've had a bash with a distro called 'Ubuntu'. It was pretty good, a lot better than I thought it would be anyway.

Wait till you hear our live CD in a few months!
Strummmmmmmmmmmm

Hi Web Warriors-New member here. I see this thread is a week old so I'm not sure if it's worth posting or not in this particular forum.

I'm using Xandros 3.0 standard with the Konqueror web browser at this moment. You can try the OCE version (open circulation edition) and if you like it this 3.0 standard is available for $39.00 currently. 4.0 is due out this summer. Xandros designed this distro specifically  for Windows users and it is a superior product.  I could go on but for REAL information check http://xandros.com ->support->forums and you can go from there.

I am not a Linux apologist or cult fanatic. Along with this Linux system I have 2 XP systems LAN networked which I use all the time. I like XP which makes me a borderline heretic in the Linux forums. Flamers who think anyone using  "Windoze"/Winblows" etc is a retard or Borg drone of the Evil Empire.  When I point out that the BGFG syndrome (by geeks for geeks) that infects most of the Linux world will guarantee that Linux will NEVER challenge MS for the desktop market I just get dismissed as ...not a true believer. And what's the problem? It's so easy blah blah. Just cancel all appointments, disconnect your phone and spend the next 3 months studying the Linux Cookbook and other sources and presto!! You can multi-boot 20 distros and play with your computer all day.

So this OS agnostic recommends Xandros 3.0 which I actually use a lot especially for web browsing (security) plus it instantly networks with XP units. Good luck.  

hiya

the link below is screen shoots of xandros

http://www.xandros.com/products/home/desktopoc/dsk_oc_screenshots.html

I think there is a new SUSE just out.

Separate machine for testing new distros....what a great idea. When I thnk of all the noob posts begging for help with their failed dual boot...

Great links. Check the current Tuxmag #14. It has an extended article reviewing Xandros 3.0.

Well I'm off into the warm Atlanta night but  shall return in a day or two.  VCP dude  (very cool profile)