Win2000/Linux-Dualboot-Network...????

[Lemming]

Hi,
I have always received excellant help from my posts on this forum, so here I am again.
I recently changed my Win2000 network(hobby)to accomodate Linux. I have installed Caldera 2.4/Win2x as a dualboot on one PC. I am thinking of doing the same on the other Pcs on this home network. My question: Do you think I could actually set up the O.S. so that I can boot(dualboot) all 3 of the PCs to Linux leaving the settings the same(TCP/IP)and run a Linux network-without damaging my Win2000 network? Theoretically it seems like it will work, but I would sure like some advice first. I worked too hard getting these PCs to work together in Win2x to ruin it with Linux. Thanks--denise

[CMonster]

Linux is <(@p! Why mess with it? Stick to Windows -Windows is great, it's the best! You wouldn't want all your hard work to go down the drain.

[This message has been edited by CMonster (edited 01-28-2001).]

[Lemming]

Well-To answer your question "Why mess with it? "
I really like Linux and am very curious about the different versions. That aside-I am in a degree program that requires that I write UNIX scripts and I can practice that at home on Linux. My degree is also a networking degree so the more I know about the different platforms out there ...the more marketable my degree will be. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/redface.gif)

[CMonster]

BTW, that reply was a joke..

I doubt that you will screw anything up but booting your boxes to Linux and connecting to the existing network.

However, your computer/network is always at risk of going down from hardware/disk failure, virus, trojans, and perhaps mostly from your own tinkering.
That's why one of the most important things about computers is backing up your data/configurations. If you do not backup then you must be willing to lose everything and start all over again from scratch.

Nobody likes to lose hard work but that is how we learn. With that said, try connecting just one "Linux" box at a time to the network using Samba. Try setting up a 100% Microsoft free network using TCP/IP.

Have you been to the BBS at www.linuxnewbie.org (http://www.linuxnewbie.org) ?

[This message has been edited by CMonster (edited 01-28-2001).]

[CMonster]

One more thing - I love Linux - really.

Not too fond of Windows anymore.

[Lemming]

Okay That sound like good advice. I will just try two of them. That way I will at least have one good connection out. I really don't have anything to backup on those two anyway. It's all a learning experience. Thanks! -denise

[CMonster]

Really, networking in Mandrake Linux is so easy it makes me feel guilty.. just click - click...

As for my opinion on Linux and Micro$oft:

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[Lemming]

That's just HILARIOUS....! I don't know if I feel that strongly though.LOL
I have only installed RedHat6.0 & 6.1, Caldera 2.3 & 2.4, I have a copy of Mandrake in my possesion but haven't installed it yet. I really want BSD A.S.A.P. :-)
-denise

[Orlanth]

Your network should be safe, no matter if you run with dynamic IPs or static IPs

And Love the T-shirt