Is it time for Linux for Peer to Peer Users?

**Power Penguin** · August 6th, 2003, 06:25 PM

Now that everybody and their granny is getting sued by the RIAA, is it now time for Linux?

Linux afterall is free. Windows would have to be purchased from now on. And in 2005 the next version of Windows may have heavy DRM sotware bult in. Another reason not to bother.

With Linux you are able to do all the things Windows can now, and more. I tried the operating system the other day and found it to be easy to install, with some great applications.

The only thing I didn't like was the multitude of programs, it was a bit overwhealming to be faced with the choice of two browsers.
But for this price who cares?

**Sockfulloflove** · August 6th, 2003, 06:44 PM

I don't see how Linux is safer than Windows, unless you have an illegal copy of Windows.

**Power Penguin** · August 6th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Sockfulloflove
I don't see how Linux is safer than Windows, unless you have an illegal copy of Windows.

That was my point - illegal windows.

Soon it will be cheaper overall to run Linux. Even for the most rabid file sharer.

**BloodStraw** · August 6th, 2003, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Will Rae
The only thing I didn't like was the multitude of programs, it was a bit overwhealming to be faced with the choice of two browsers.
But for this price who cares?

You can choose witch packages to install in most distros... witch one did you try?

**Power Penguin** · August 6th, 2003, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by BloodStraw
You can choose witch packages to install in most distros... witch one did you try?

I tried the Mandrake distribution.

**Theinfamousone** · August 6th, 2003, 07:10 PM

refer to this thread here

we were just talking about this. If the new version of Windows has DRM built into the OS, it will require a processor that will only work with Wndows, they are trying to make it impossible to use Linux, ie, not let you connect to the internet unless you use a DRM OS.

**BloodStraw** · August 6th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Will Rae
I tried the Mandrake distribution.

If you want to choose what packages you want to install get Redhat ; P

**SUprEMeBeiNg** · August 6th, 2003, 07:31 PM

KNOPPIX = :-D

**Theinfamousone** · August 6th, 2003, 07:46 PM

Lindows 4.0

**isus** · August 6th, 2003, 07:47 PM

no matter what the os, you are not any safer when you are on p2p. you can be using linux, windows, or even osx, it doesn't matter. if you share on p2p, you can be caught by using a client that accesses that network and shows what you share or who you are downloading from.

then a simple "netstat" or equivalent, and they have your ip. then they get it from your isp, and then they know who you are.

**Lucian** · August 6th, 2003, 07:52 PM

Yes its time for Linux.

Linux is safer because if you get raided they wont be able to simply undelete all your shit, and look at all your files.

Also no need to worry about viruses, spyware, trojans, DRM, or any of that.

**Power Penguin** · August 6th, 2003, 07:56 PM

I've heard Micosoft refer to linux as a cancer. This makes me laugh. A tumor is Micosoft with it's plans for global domination and total control of computing.

Thanks to the Swede for the tip.

**isamoor** · August 6th, 2003, 08:04 PM

With Mandrake, may I suggest going out and finding the Penguin Liberation Front. (PLF for short) They run a nice repository of third party and questionable (P2P) apps for mandrake. They explain well how to add their source to your rpmdrake options.

From there, I might recommend GTK-gnutella and xMule for all your needs. Freenet is neat as well.

Best of luck with linux! I'm personally done with windows.

Later,

Isamoor

**Power Penguin** · August 6th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by isamoor
With Mandrake, may I suggest going out and finding the Penguin Liberation Front. (PLF for short) They run a nice repository of third party and questionable (P2P) apps for mandrake. They explain well how to add their source to your rpmdrake options.

From there, I might recommend GTK-gnutella and xMule for all your needs. Freenet is neat as well.

Best of luck with linux! I'm personally done with windows.

Later,

Isamoor

Thank you for all the intelligent responses. I will certainly use Linux exclusively in the future. For now I'm looking at dual booting this computer, until I get more technical help on the intricacies of installing my modem!

I really need free support over the phone.

Another thing I could use is a printed Mandrake or Linux manual for cheap.

**isamoor** · August 6th, 2003, 09:14 PM

No no, I understand. I couldn't quite windows cold turkey. It took me close to a year to get to the point I could scrap windows.

As far as good Mandrake documentation, I don't know exactly what to tell you.

For your heavy duty needs, you can go to http://www.tldp.org , but those are detailed technical howtos.

I believe you can get on the official mandrake forums for free, you just can't post.

The other two heavy hitting forums for help are

http://www.linuxquestions.org

http://www.justlinux.com

It would do you good to do some reading there.

There's good intro docs online for Slackware and Debian, but those aren't quite the same as Mandrake.

As for your modem, I'd go to the above forums and search around for what's been said before.

Mandrake is a good newbie distro, probably the best. Don't think that Mandrake's quirks apply to all other distros too though. In making thing all so easy, Mandrake tends to introduce many annoying bugs. It is a great way to learn though.

Maybe keep up on news and the like on these sites would give you a hand:

http://www.distrowatch.com

http://www.linuxorbit.com

Best of luck and all!

Later,

Isamoor

P.S. Here's the official Mandrake forum. I don't necessarily recommend it, you have to pay to get answers.

http://www.mandrakeclub.com/