Re: {OT} Interesting view on Windows/Linux+Wine
> Emulators usually suck because they run at a fraction
> of the speed of the real thing and when a weird interrupt call is
> initiated they choke... I have also heard some emulators want money
> to give you ability to use some software. If I had to choose between
> windoze and putting up with wine etc.... I choose windoze because
> that is less time I spend messing with trying to make something work
> I could be doing something useful. If I were poor I could save about
> $150 or less going the linux/wine thing but having to deal with
> compatibity every time you want to use a new piece of softare will
> quickly undo any savings that you could just get a part time job to
> buy windoze with.
>
> Interesting view? Should i even bother getting Linux since i already
> have Windows?
Wow. That is an interesting view, especially since its completely
wrong. WINE stands for "Wine Is Not and Emulator" so.... duh! Its not
an emulator! There are many myths about Wine being crap when in
reality its totally awesome. I love Wine. :) I direct your friend
here: http://www.winehq.com/site/myths
~Greg
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