In November ’08, I converted my laptop & desktop from Windows XP to Ubuntu Linux. Over the preceding weeks, I had become more and more concerned about some security issues in Windows. I finally decided to do something about it.

Look at this screen shot of my NEW desktop:

Pretty AWESOME isn’t it! This on my little Dell laptop. The actual resolution is 3360 x 1056 (unbelievable!)

You may not be able to see the entire photo (click on the image to see the larger image) – When I am using my laptop, I have to scroll to see the right half of the desktop.

Windows XP runs INSIDE Ubuntu Linux:

Update Dec 30, 2009: With the current version of Ubuntu (9.10) and Wine, I can now run my OnlineBible program (newest version 4.02) on my Ubuntu Linux! And, it is FAST!! I no longer need to run Windows at all! See a new post on my RayWaldo.com site for additional info.

BTW, YES, that *IS* Microsoft Windows XP running INSIDE of Ubuntu! I used the Sun Microsystems “Virtual Box” program (free for personal use) to create a virtual computer onto which I installed the copy of XP that I was previously using on the laptop.

This virtual machine runs XP at about the same speed as before but since I don’t need very many programs and extra junk installed, it feels very quick (not as quick as Linux, but quick as normal winDOZ.) <grin>

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