64 Bit Ubuntu and CS4

[noelc]

Hi,

My new PC arrives soon and is capable of 64 bit applications. I,m also looking to move away from Windows and to Ubuntu (Possible 64 bit version). I am wondering if CS4 will run on this?

Apreciate your help

[RedSingularity]

It may run under WINE. Check HERE (http://appdb.winehq.org/). Search the program you want and see if it will work under wine.

[noelc]

OK Thnaks but wj=hat is "Wine"? another operateing system

[RedSingularity]

WINE is a program that runs in ubuntu. It allows you to utilize some of windowz applications on a linux system.

[noelc]

OK Thanks I,m very new here and am just createing and am currently creating a dual (XP and Ubuntu) boot so I can become familiar with Linux. Can I assume once Ubuntu is loaded I,ll then need to down load and install "Wine"?

[cotcot]

Read 1.5 , 1.6 and 2.2.5 from this (http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Intrepid) guide. The rest is also useful for new users.

[RedSingularity]

OK Thanks I,m very new here and am just createing and am currently creating a dual (XP and Ubuntu) boot so I can become familiar with Linux. Can I assume once Ubuntu is loaded I,ll then need to down load and install "Wine"?


Yep. Its very easy.

[uidb4056]

Just in case CS4 doesn't work from Wine, you can install a virtual machine inside Ubuntu ( http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads ) and then install Windows inside. You can run in this way applications that only run in Windows without having to dual boot (the exception are games that will need directX)

[noelc]

Just in case CS4 doesn't work from Wine, you can install a virtual machine inside Ubuntu ( http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads ) and then install Windows inside. You can run in this way applications that only run in Windows without having to dual boot (the exception are games that will need directX)

Ok Thanks but does this virtual machine running wondows inside give me the same instability and virus issues I have with XP?

Whole new learning curve for me with this

[RedSingularity]

Well you can still get viruses if you dont have software on there to protect it. It wont really matter though because its just a virtual operating system. If you get a virus it will by no means effect the whole computer!

[noelc]

Ok Thanks,

I,m looking at the 64 bit version as my new PC will have the grunt to run it (Ram) but I suspect I,m further restricting what software I can use by useing 64 bit Linux rather than 32 bit linux.

I,d be interseted in comments on this

[RedSingularity]

Ohhh no dont worry about that. Most is all converted for 64 bit already.....and the others you can force to run with the 32 bit libraries.

[noelc]

Ohhh no dont worry about that. Most is all converted for 64 bit already.....and the others you can force to run with the 32 bit libraries.

Ok thanks I,ll worry about how do that another time. In the mean time I play with Linux dual boot.

Thanks for help:p

[noelc]

Well you can still get viruses if you dont have software on there to protect it. It wont really matter though because its just a virtual operating system. If you get a virus it will by no means effect the whole computer!

Shadow,

If I install a virutalbox and install windows (I only have XP service pack2 will I need to update to service pack 3?) am I right assuming this wont take advantage of my 6 gig of ram because XP can only use upto a max 4 gig.

I note your running 6 gig ram.

thanks

[RedSingularity]

Oh and besides the private message i sent you......no you dont need service pack 3 if you dont want it. Just turn off or decline auto updates in windows.