Thread: Mac vs PC
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Old 17-10-2006, 01:16   #78
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Talking Re: Mac vs PC

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Originally Posted by Gareth View Post
Yeah, you'd need another link...

The version of Linux we're talking about here was originally called Ubuntu. You can order a free version of this from www.ubuntu.com - this version ships with the Gnome GUI instead of KDE.

The version I linked to before is called Kubuntu, which includes KDE instead of Gnome.

Hope that helps clear it up

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You can see a bit of the differences between the 2 by looking at

http://shots.osdir.com/

In partciular, here's what Ubuntu (i.e. using Gnome) looks like... http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/sl....1+screenshots

And, here's what Kubuntu (i.e. using KDE) looks like...
http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/sl...06+screenshots

thanks again lads. I am looking forward to the live cds.
Should have a nice time playing around with them!!!

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Originally Posted by ADd View Post
If you use Microsoft Virtual PC, which is free, you can use the .iso file to install the OS to your virtual hard Drive. Therefore you don't even need to burn the cd. Not sure about VMware - but I presume it is the same.
To be honest, i have Power ISO but only ever used it to extract .bin files. And some .iso files. i will try using it!!

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Originally Posted by AntiSilence View Post
Get a room you two! ROFL
I should point out that am not realy into whips and handcuffs and leather...
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