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VLUG Meeting Notes 2003.06.10
TOPIC: Win4Lin
Presenter: Andrew Willard
| Attendance Figures: |
| Total | 35 |
| Non-members | 14 |
| First-timers | 7 |
STUFF
Mark McLaughlin discusses "RevolutionOS" possible screening locations, as the
membership now has access to the DVD.
Carl Constantine plugs Tux Raffle (tickets $10 for members, $20 for non-members)
NEWS
- SCO fiasco - ongoing
- Mickeysoft buys RAV (a Romanian anti-virus company)
(All News Courtesy Carl in absence of Treasurer - Thomas McVeigh)
Newbie Minute: no newbie minute this month
Main Presentation: Win4Lin by Andrew Willard
Workstation Edition software overview:
Go to netraverse for more info.
- still requires the complete install of windoze
- "most" applications run out of the box
- recovers and boots quickly
requirements addressed, of interest
- 2.4.x kernel
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full install media for Windoze 95/98/ME (companion/rescue/upgrade CDs do not work)
or MS-DOS if preferred
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networking - works from within Linux (same IP) or as it's own networked host on
your existing subnet
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kernel-patching may have issues, so using their customized kernel may be the only
choice for some users (pick the one for your distro)
- DirectX and "DirectWrite" do not work, so no games or graphics
- NO USB support
- "Brain Dead" easy setup for new users
Andrew gives it "one thumb up"
installation:
- "slick" install
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checks for network, and if found checks for newer installer, and if found installs that
and restarts the installation seamlessly
- automatically pollutes desktop with icons in Gnome or KDE
- Win4Lin Setup window allows detailed config of devices/resources and/or assignments
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two installs; system-wide and personal session installs
(system wide must be done by root)
Windows Free Zone banners distributed by Andrew at end of presentation
Book Raffle
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OpenSSL
O'Reilly and Associates
- Won by unknown attendee
Meeting Adjourned to (mostly) Boston Pizza.
Next Meeting
Where: University of Victoria, Cornett Room B-108
When: July 8, 2003
Topic: Revolution OS (the movie)
Notes by Mike Pfleger - VLUG Secretary.
secretary@vlug.org
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