Will Linux run my software? Would I have to install XP to use this computer or can I simply load my software?
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That depends on what the software is and the level of effort you're willing to put into it. There is a Linux application called WINE that acts as a 'compatibility layer' between the Linux operating system and Windows software which may help you. If you'd said what the software was I could give a more precise answer. But chances are you don't need to load your Windows software. There are literally tens of thousands of programs that have been written for Linux. Chances are very good that there is a piece of software out there that does what you need and that installing it will be a snap with the built in software manager (called Synaptic).
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Works fine for me but I would recommend using a lightweight distro. What are you planning on using it for?
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Not official answer here... but it should be. I'm planning on throwing Linux on it.
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Hi, You can use the mini CD which containing drivers and software. In reality the softwares are old and only for XP. In reality you can use softwares given by IPCAS, i let you search on the web... Regards
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I am not using it with a Linux but what are you planning on doing in Linux with it?
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Linux is an OS right? This is strictly hardware, should work with anything.
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It depends which features you need. It does not have a Linux driver, and does not support all the same features in Mac OS and Windows.
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I do not use Linux but it does work perfectly with Windows XP and Windows 7. There were no problems installing it and still use it on one of my computers.
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Well, there seems to be a few different ways to install it. I'm A+ certified, but that doesn't mean I know all the answers. I do know that Linux usually installs better on Intel based machines than on AMD processor machines. You may try to use Virtual box (free) or VMWare to run it on an existing Windows PC. There are several choices such as Matte, etc.
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Yes to Win and Mac. Haven't tried Linux, though I'd assume yes, as I don't see any reason for it not to.
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I believe it requires the software.But knowing linux, there's probably some other program out there that will allow you to program them, I can't name any however.
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The web site for Gmyle says it's for Windows & Mac. That's also what's on the CD that came with it. If you want to run it under Linux, I think you would have to set up a virtual machine on your Linux one, running Windows. (Lots of Linux users do this so they can run Windows programs (like Quicken) not available for Linux. It does good work on my W7 machine. Hal in Albuquerque, NM
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I haven't tried it with Linux...yet. Haha. I'm guessing you wont have many problems.
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That depends on what the software is and the level of effort you're willing to put into it. There is a Linux application called WINE that acts as a 'compatibility layer' between the Linux operating system and Windows software which may help you. If you'd said what the software was I could give a more precise answer.But chances are you don't need to load your Windows software. There are literally tens of thousands of programs that have been written for Linux. Chances are very good that there is a piece of software out there that does what you need and that installing it will be a snap with the built in software manager (called Synaptic). That depends on what the software is and the level of effort you're willing to put into it. There is a Linux application called WINE that acts as a 'compatibility layer' between the Linux operating system and Windows software which may help you. If you'd said what the software was I could give a more precise answer.But chances are you don't need to load your Windows software. There are literally tens of thousands of programs that have been written for Linux. Chances are very good that there is a piece of software out there that does what you need and that installing it will be a... » Read More That depends on what the software is and the level of effort you're willing to put into it. There is a Linux application called WINE that acts as a 'compatibility layer' between the Linux operating system and Windows software which may help you. If you'd said what the software was I could give a more precise answer.But chances are you don't need to load your Windows software. There are literally tens of thousands of programs that have been written for Linux. Chances are very good that there is a piece of software out there that does what you need and that installing it will be a snap with the built in software manager (called Synaptic). « Show Less
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Yes, you just have to run it in compatibility mode for windows xp (or 98, I forget how I did it)
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I use mine on a Linux machine, no problem so far; though I have not thoroughly put it through the paces.
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I believe it requires the software. But knowing linux, there's probably some other program out there that will allow you to program them, I can't name any however.