Question:
Linux speed versus Vista
As I posted in the Windows OS forum (and I hope this isn't considered double posting), I am seeking info about jumping from Vista to Linux, probably PCLinuxOS 2007, to which a kind poster pointed me. Specifically, should PCLinuxOS run my apps noticeably faster than Vista due to Vista's graphics demands? Would there be any cons with PCLinuxOS?
One con already seems to be that IRISPen scanner doesn't provide Linux drivers.
(BTY, I'm a geezer who isn't looking for another hobby by having to work an OS. I just want an OS that works the best so I can work my apps. That's the reason why I was pointed to PCLinuxOS 2007.)
Thanks for any help.
Bill
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Hi again. PCLinuxOS wont run your apps. You'll have to run Linux versions of your programs. For instance instead of Microsoft Office you'll have to use Open Office. For everything you said you use the computer for, there should be a usable linux version of the program. If you can give us a more complete list of the programs you use we can tell you which programs would replace them.
For general purpose use of those applications there wont be too much of a speed difference with linux. You may however notice shorter startup times or just a more general "peppyness" in linux.
I've run a quick google search looking for info on using your IRISPen scanner in linux, and havent turned up anything. Its possible nobody has made a driver for the item yet. But there may be something out there. Who knows, it may just work ;)
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Well . . . thanks again!
My most-used apps include Nota Bene (academic word processing extraordinaire! http://www.notabene.com), BibleWorks 7, Office 2003 apps (for which I'm aware of the Open Office offerings), e-Sword (http://www.e-sword.net, iTunes, and Firefox. There are others, but these are most used.
I read of Linux users of Nota Bene and BibleWorks, but I don't know which distributor and how much that matters. Is PCLinuxOS simply a more basic OS made to run out-of-the-box with open apps?
Bill
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PClinuxOS will run any linux program, and if you put Wine on it, it'll run most windows native programs. That sometimes requires some work to get it running though. I'm not sure if you'd want to do that.
I believe there is a Norta Bene equivalent for linux, but I dont know what it is. Although I guarantee I will find it. (being a college student, that program is just too tempting to pass up now :D ). There are linux bible programs out there, but I dont know where to find them (Me not christian :rolleyes: ). ITunes can be replaced with Amarok. In my opinion its much better than ITunes. Firefox has a linux version. You should be fine.
If you dont feel like completely switching to linux, you can always dual boot to get a feel for it while still having Windows there as backup. Or run run Linux off a LiveCD. PCLinux and Ubuntu support the LiveCD function.
Good luck!
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As a side note, if you have to do much academic writing, Nota Bene is great, especially with documenting sources as well as formatting and its Orbis text retrieval component. There is a really helpful support group which corresponds via email. NB is expensive, though there are discounts for students. Like I said, I've read of NB users running Linux. It was indispensable when I wrote my PhD dissertation.
If you find a Linux alternative to NB, I'd love to know about it. I'm not aware of such, but there's a lot I don't know. :rolleyes:
Regards,
Bill
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I think Bibus or Bibutils work as an alternative to Nota Bene. I'll have to try one of them out and see.
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Re: Linux speed versus Vista
Well . . . thanks again!
My most-used apps include Nota Bene (academic word processing extraordinaire! http://www.notabene.com), BibleWorks 7, Office 2003 apps (for which I'm aware of the Open Office offerings), e-Sword (http://www.e-sword.net, iTunes, and Firefox. There are others, but these are most used.
I read of Linux users of Nota Bene and BibleWorks, but I don't know which distributor and how much that matters. Is PCLinuxOS simply a more basic OS made to run out-of-the-box with open apps?
Bill
wow i love bibleworks but i only have version 6!!!!:( Are you a seminary student???? just wondering... very few people used it unless they are biblical scholars....
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wow i love bibleworks but i only have version 6!!!!:( Are you a seminary student???? just wondering... very few people used it unless they are biblical scholars....
No longer a seminary student, but a geezer pastor [http://www.cornerstonebaptistclinton.org]. I earned a PhD in church history, but I'm no scholar (I wish I were!). :o
BW7 is great, though, as was BW6.
Bill
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I think Bibus or Bibutils work as an alternative to Nota Bene. I'll have to try one of them out and see.
I'm not sure if this will help, but I ran across this: http://spyderous.livejournal.com/83593.html
Bill
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No longer a seminary student, but a geezer pastor [http://www.cornerstonebaptistclinton.org]. I earned a PhD in church history, but I'm no scholar (I wish I were!). :o
BW7 is great, though, as was BW6.
Bill
Wow great!!! i'm still taking up my phd (Biblical Studies NT). I'm glad to hear that i have at least someone here who is in the same circle of interest as mine..:)
Glenn