I am currently using Windows Vista and want to use Unix without having to use a bootable disc.
Can anyone tell me were to download Unix onto the computer itself, please.
How do you get unix?
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How do you get unix?
by Blaze637 on Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:08 am
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Re: How do you get unix?
by thedotmaster on Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:43 am
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Blaze637 wrote:I am currently using Windows Vista and want to use Unix without having to use a bootable disc.
Can anyone tell me were to download Unix onto the computer itself, please.
Virtual Machine. I use VMware Player:
http://www.vmware.com/download/player/
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Re: How do you get unix?
by Blaze637 on Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:57 am
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Okay, I'll try it. Thanks.
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Re: How do you get unix?
by mudpuddle on Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:43 am
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Yes, vmware is a great solution for running Linux (in Windows) without having to dual boot. If you have an old laptop or desktop PC that is just sitting around, you could always download a copy of Ubuntu (or even Xubuntu) and breathe new life into it.
www.ubuntu.com
www.xubuntu.com
www.ubuntu.com
www.xubuntu.com
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