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  Date: Dec 27    Category: Unix / Linux / Ubuntu    Views: 137
  

AndLinux is a distro that runs inside Windows. It uses coLinux and is based on
Ubuntu. It will allow you to run Linux applications in Windows. It is yet one
more option for running Linux and is a way to get your feet wet without even
leaving Windows.

Purists will cringe because it does not free the user from Windows problems such
as viruses and fragmented hard drives since it sits on top of Windows, but it is
just something to consider. If you are stuck with using Windows in your day job
and want to add a little Ubuntu flavor then give it a try.

Visit them at: http://www.andlinux.org/


I have tried other kinds of CoLinux in the past, but this one is Ubuntu based. I
think that it was called Topogilinux when I used it and it was not Ubuntu
flavored. I am not sure if they are the same project or just similar. Anyway it
works and is easy to set up.

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3 Answers Found

 
Answer #1    Answered On: Dec 27    

This is the one that actually has Linux running inside Windows like an
application right? Unlike Wubi that actually gives you a dual-boot menu.

 
Answer #2    Answered On: Dec 27    

Well that about right Gary but I must say I prefer the separation that
duel boot give and the ease of removal should the need arise. Most
things are personal preference and the beauty of Ubuntu is the ability
to try these out as live CDs.

You can run 8.4 without installing it at any time.

 
Answer #3    Answered On: Dec 27    

It is different from Wubi. Wubi installs inside Windows, but to run it, you must
leave Windows. And Linux sets itself up inside Windows and runs without ever
leaving Windows, similar to a virtual machine. It uses something called coLinux
that runs simultaneously in Windows in its own Window and it connects through a
TAP-Win32 network connection.

I threw it into the discussion since everyone is talking about Wubi. However,
this may be a better solution for someone who needs to be in Windows, but
occasionally wants to run an open source program, such as K3b which is better
than many Windows burning progams, but it only runs on Linux/Unix. If you try it
let me know what you think.


 
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