Scarecrow Man Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Construct and package a Linux® LiveCD so that it will install using the standard Microsoft® Windows® install process and will operate as a standard Windows screensaver. Answering the most common concern about open source software, this article shows that, yes, Linux will run under Windows.So why should you read this article? Why, indeed, should I write it? My motive is to help remove two obstacles to the wider adoption of free and open source software. Those obstacles are: * The perceived difficulty and disruptive effects of installing Linux * The uncertainty of hardware support for LinuxMost computer users are familiar with a Microsoft Windows environment and with the variety of screensavers available to prevent unauthorized access to the data on the computer when unattended.There is sufficient free and open source software available nowadays to enable Linux to install and run as a Windows screensaver. This article shows you how to construct an appropriate CD or DVD, and in doing so, demonstrates that the "free" and "non-free" sides of the software Grand Canyon are not so far apart after all.And it doesn't look too hard either!http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linu...ary/l-scrnsave/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 The link is dead scarecrow man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topband Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Try this one:http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linu...ary/l-scrnsave/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Thanks Topband, it looks an interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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