[NTLUG:Discuss] resolved - I hope - Oh dear yet another visa linux question

[Chris Cox]

Dennis Myhand wrote:
> Hi Fred:
> 
> Whatever type of file your daughter is sending, I can almost guarantee 
> there is a Linux program which can open it.  What kind of files is she 
> sending?

While probably true... I know I can send you probably 30 or more
than cannot be opened with anything on Linux.  There's a lot of
worthless junk out there and the list grows everyday.  And people
don't think... they just go "gee golly" and buy things.

> 
> BTW, You are on a good track with installing XP to dual-boot with Linux. 
>   Vista does not play nice with anyone.  Peace, Dennis

I prefer running Windows (if you just have to) as a virtualized guest.
But most would note that means no 3d gaming (well... not practically).