by David Hakala
In a recent answer to a reader’s question, I discussed Running Vista and XP Simultaneously.” That article discussed the dual-boot method of keeping two operating systems on one machine, loading one at a time by rebooting. There is another more convenient way to switch from one operating system to another.
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by Tina Gasperson
If you spend a lot of time online, or you’ve been browsing the shelves at your local computer software store, you just might have heard of Linux, an alternative to the Windows operating system. Linux runs on your computer in a very similar manner to the way that Windows does – it provides a framework for running applications, and maintains your system operations – hence the term “operating system.”
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by Ross M. Greenberg
I’ve been a Vista user since it was in early beta. When the question wasn’t whether an application program would run properly under Vista but rather what would cause Vista to crash taking your machine, your hard disk and all the data thereon with it likely trashing your backup along the way. I also had to walk to school 3 miles. Uphill both ways.
A tool I have found incredibly useful is provided by Microsoft itself: their compatibility guide can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/default.aspx. In the drop-down box, choose “software” and then enter a software title whose compatibility you’re not sure about. It seems the list is continually updated.
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by Tina Gasperson
Linux is an operating system for your computer that is free to download, install, use, and copy. An operating system is the software that “operates” your computer and makes it easier to run all the applications that you use from day to day. You are probably familiar with Windows, an operating system with versions such as Windows 95, Windows XP, or Vista. Linux is similar to Windows, except that it is open source, which means that no company controls its distribution, and anyone who wants to can change the underlying code and/or redistribute the software.
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