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Thanks all! On 12/14/09, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Depends what you are trying to do. > > If you are just after a more linux like shell for windows and some > scripting then something like UWIN or cygwin would suit. > > If however, you want linux in all its gloriousness then a virtual > environment such as virtualbox is a good option (if your laptop has enough > memory). > > Another option is to create a live CD that you can boot from your CD drive > (something like Damn Small Linux or SLAX isn't too big to download). > > Have fun. > > Peter > > -- > Peter Neish > Systems Officer > Victorian Parliamentary Library > [log in to unmask] > > > > > Matt Amory > <matt.amory@GMAIL > .COM> To > Sent by: Code for [log in to unmask] > Libraries cc > <CODE4LIB@LISTSER > V.ND.EDU> Subject > [CODE4LIB] UNIX/LINUX noob looking > for UWIN help > 14/12/2009 03:20 > PM > > > Please respond to > Code for > Libraries > <CODE4LIB@LISTSER > V.ND.EDU> > > > > > > > I'm trying to get UNIX/LINUX to run on my Windows laptop. Is UWIN the best > and easiest option? > > > //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > > Parliament of Victoria > Important Disclaimer Notice: > > The information contained in this email including any attachments, may be > confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, > please > notify the sender and delete it from your system. Any unauthorised > disclosure, copying or dissemination of all or part of this email, including > any attachments, is not permitted. This email, including any attachments, > should > be dealt with in accordance with copyright and privacy legislation. > Except where otherwise stated, views expressed are those of the individual > sender. > -- Matt Amory (917) 771-4157 [log in to unmask]