And most importantly, a machine built to run Linux will run Windows without a headache, as everything has Windows drivers. Vice-versa does not always apply. Selecting hardware with Linux compatibility in mind is therefore a Good Thing.
Dual-boot is viable if your need for specific applications doesn't overlap (eg. all your music stuff runs under Windows, everything else Linux). Otherwise you're forever having to reboot, and ensure you haven't left files on a filesystem that Windows can't read. To minimise pain when setting up a dual-boot system, install Windows first, leaving unpartitioned space for Linux.
Consider VMWare or equivilant if your Windows requirements aren't too hardwarey. WINE sometimes works.
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Date: 2007-03-25 06:31 pm (UTC)Dual-boot is viable if your need for specific applications doesn't overlap (eg. all your music stuff runs under Windows, everything else Linux). Otherwise you're forever having to reboot, and ensure you haven't left files on a filesystem that Windows can't read. To minimise pain when setting up a dual-boot system, install Windows first, leaving unpartitioned space for Linux.
Consider VMWare or equivilant if your Windows requirements aren't too hardwarey. WINE sometimes works.