View Full Version : Anyone ever tried Winutuxu ?
Kuoi
September 20th, 2007, 01:18 AM
Hello ,
In one or an other forum I stumbled on a treath about Winutuxu.
It should be Windows XP Pro SP2 and Linux in 1 OS.
Winutuxu (http://www.winutuxu.fr.ma/)
It's all Arabic , but if you click on the screenshots you can see a bit what it is.
I wander if anyone tested this out , and if it's working well ?
Kuoi
Crashmaxx
September 20th, 2007, 01:25 AM
Looks like it is just Ubuntu setup to look as annoyingly close to XP as possible.
If anything, I for one would like a hack to XP to make it run more like Ubuntu for those time I have to use it.
matthewdhandley
September 20th, 2007, 02:16 AM
Perhaps what they are trying to communicate wasn't translated well to english, but they seem to be trying to pass off what is obviously nothing more than a heavily modded version of Ubuntu as somehow being a form of Windows.
Their main page says:
The Best Version of Windows.
Then, if you look at the first screenshot it says:
This version is completely different to the other versions of windows... The style never won't change, even after taking the updates from Microsoft.
One of the icons in the "Start Menu" even says "Microsoft Update." So, whoever made this is either very confused about what they have here, or they're trying to trick people.
potrick
September 20th, 2007, 02:27 AM
The screenshots don't make any sense. At all. Some of them are clearly XP trying to look like Ubuntu, some are XP doing a bad job at it and a few look like Ubuntu trying to be XP. I'm almost half sure this doesn't exist.
Anyone brave want to try it?
matthewdhandley
September 20th, 2007, 02:33 AM
Anyone brave want to try it?
I'm going to download it and run in VirtualBox. Wish me luck.
karellen
September 20th, 2007, 02:49 AM
what the hack is that? linux-windows hybrid? :eek:
matthewdhandley
September 20th, 2007, 03:43 AM
Well, it seems that I was way off on my first post. When the virtual machine booted from the CD, this is what came up:
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3549/screenshot17gb0.th.png (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot17gb0.png)
An actual Windows XP installation program.
It actually is some form of heavily hacked Windows XP. It seems they replaced all the default programs with open source programs, and somehow modded everything, including the installation process.
I'm sure that this is probably not legal, and Microsoft would likely have a fit. But I must admit I like the idea of a copy of Windows that looks as much like Ubuntu as possible, and uses open source software. It would make the unfortunate times that I must use Windows a little more bearable.
The install is still runing. I'll post an update/review once I try everything out.
Lord Illidan
September 20th, 2007, 03:48 AM
This image clearly shows it is is XP : http://winutuxu.newsit.es/startmenu.png
matthewdhandley
September 20th, 2007, 03:57 AM
Yeah, I didn't look closely enough at the screenshots that clearly show that it is indeed XP. The ubuntu "human" theme that they have replicated is very convincing and well done. (Although, perhaps they got that elsewhere).
karellen
September 20th, 2007, 04:25 AM
why would you want a windows that mimics linux? or a linux distro that mimics windows? I personally dislike this whole concept, including themes that makes gnome look like xp or mac os x
matthewdhandley
September 20th, 2007, 03:36 PM
Well, after trying WinUtuxU out, I would have to say that it seems to be nothing more than an OEM copy of Windows XP Professional, that has been set up to use a very convincing "Human" theme, and has all the default software replaced with open source equivalants.
It seems to run well, and I have to say that if it were a legal copy, I would consider using it as my regular XP install. I wish that it was based on Media Center edition, because then I could use the CD key I already own, and swap it for the OEM key that comes built in.
I'm not a Windows expert, so I'm not sure how they did this, but WinUtuxU did pass the Windows Genuine Advantage test.
Lord Illidan
September 20th, 2007, 03:39 PM
Well, t'won't be long before MS descends upon them like a load of bricks...
I'd also expect Canonical to step in if they are abusing Ubuntu's artwork.
glupee
September 20th, 2007, 03:50 PM
it's not so different from crystal xp or windows evil edition.
notwen
September 20th, 2007, 03:51 PM
That's hilarious. LOL
potrick
September 20th, 2007, 04:27 PM
The idea of a Windows Distro is pretty funny, actually. All the stability of Windows and the software selection of Linux finally combined.
Paul820
September 20th, 2007, 04:28 PM
They are going to get into some serious trouble for that. They can't modify xp and ship it out to anyone disguised as something else, lol
SunnyRabbiera
September 20th, 2007, 04:32 PM
why would you want a windows that mimics linux? or a linux distro that mimics windows? I personally dislike this whole concept, including themes that makes gnome look like xp or mac os x
well it is good for transition
reyfer
September 20th, 2007, 04:37 PM
why would you want a windows that mimics linux? or a linux distro that mimics windows? I personally dislike this whole concept, including themes that makes gnome look like xp or mac os x
You're absolutely right. I personally got into linux because i disliked windows, and it pains me to see how many themes are out there for Gnome and KDE to make them look like windows. I mean, aren't theme designers original enough to come up with their own themes? If I wanted to see the windows desktop and icons every time i fire up my PC, I would have stayed with windows.
Lord Illidan
September 20th, 2007, 04:49 PM
You're absolutely right. I personally got into linux because i disliked windows, and it pains me to see how many themes are out there for Gnome and KDE to make them look like windows. I mean, aren't theme designers original enough to come up with their own themes? If I wanted to see the windows desktop and icons every time i fire up my PC, I would have stayed with windows.
Or like Mac OS X.
It reminds me of when I was at work, and I saw a laptop with an Apple logo on it. However, I could also see the DELL logo. And Windows XP running. Two words, then : Wishful Thinking!
zach12
September 20th, 2007, 04:57 PM
look's cool i may try it some time
angryfirelord
September 20th, 2007, 07:08 PM
Wow, I didn't know everyone could read Arabic. :)
Unlike me, I can only read english, so here's the link:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.winutuxu.fr.ma%2F&langpair=ar%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8
afonic
September 20th, 2007, 07:17 PM
Its a pirated version of Windows with some ugly artwork and some open source programs pre-install.
Stay away.
FurryNemesis
September 20th, 2007, 07:31 PM
Well as far as the horribly mangled translation goes they admit that it's a changed version with open source software and some themes.... I'm staying away from it just to see what happens next, if anything.
Ultra Magnus
September 20th, 2007, 07:50 PM
Wow - This is one of the most bizarre pirated things I've seen in a long time - I wonder how much spyware it contains
sp0onman
September 20th, 2007, 08:15 PM
The idea of a Windows Distro is pretty funny, actually. All the stability of Windows and the software selection of Linux finally combined.
stability of windows......? joke?
dresman
September 20th, 2007, 08:18 PM
Looks like it is just Ubuntu setup to look as annoyingly close to XP as possible.
If anything, I for one would like a hack to XP to make it run more like Ubuntu for those time I have to use it.
i agree
Lord Illidan
September 20th, 2007, 08:22 PM
Read this : http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/trademarkpolicy
While there may be exceptions, it is very unlikely that we will approve Trademark use in the following cases:
Use of a Trademark in a company name.
Use of a Trademark in a domain name which has a commercial intent. The commercial intent can range from promotion of a company or product, to collecting revenue generated by advertising.
The calling of any software or product by the name UBUNTU (or another related Trademark), unless that software or product is a substantially unmodified Ubuntu product, or properly labelled as a "Remix" as described above.
Use in combination with any other marks or logos. This include use of a Trademark in a manner that creates a "combined mark," or use that integrates other wording with the Trademark in a way that the public may think of the use as a new mark (for example Club Ubuntu or UbuntuBooks, or in a way that by use of special fonts or presentation with nearby words or images conveys an impression that the two are tied in some way).
Use in combination with any product or service which is presented as being Certified or Official or formally associated with us or our products or services.
Use in a way which implies an endorsement where that doesn't exist, or which attempts to unfairly or confusingly capitalise on the goodwill or brand of the project.
Use of a Trademark in a manner that disparages Ubuntu, Canonical or its products and is not clearly third-party parody.
On or in relation to a software product which constitutes a substantially modified version of a product supplied by the Ubuntu project, that is to say with material changes to the code, or services relating to such a product.
In a title or metatag of a web page whose sole intention or result is to influence search engine rankings or result listings, rather than for discussion, development or advocacy of the Trademarks.
markp1989
September 20th, 2007, 08:27 PM
Or like Mac OS X.
It reminds me of when I was at work, and I saw a laptop with an Apple logo on it. However, I could also see the DELL logo. And Windows XP running. Two words, then : Wishful Thinking!
Well i had a apple sticker on my old laptop, and it was nothing 2 do with wishfull thinking...friend of mine got an ipod and gave me the apple sticker and i just stuck it on the nearest thing to me, which happened 2 be my laptop lol, couple of my m8s thought it was an apple, but there not realy in to computing.
ps, i would never buy an apple computer, becasue there a rip off, and are expensive purley because of their looks
lisati
September 20th, 2007, 08:50 PM
Well i had a apple sticker on my old laptop, and it was nothing 2 do with wishfull thinking...friend of mine got an ipod and gave me the apple sticker and i just stuck it on the nearest thing to me, which happened 2 be my laptop lol, couple of my m8s thought it was an apple, but there not realy in to computing.
ps, i would never buy an apple computer, becasue there a rip off, and are expensive purley because of their looks
Reminds me of the second '286 machine I used, which was a gift from someone who longer needed it. The monitor and keyboard were from IBM, the system unit, disk drives etc, from goodness-knows-where, and it ran MS-DOS rather than the PC-DOS equivalent that might have been expected if it was completely genuine IBM machine. It was possibly something someone had knocked together from spare parts. One of the "floppy" drives could store a massive 360k! (The other was an AT style 1.2Mb 5.25" drive)
markp1989
September 20th, 2007, 09:46 PM
Reminds me of the second '286 machine I used, which was a gift from someone who longer needed it. The monitor and keyboard were from IBM, the system unit, disk drives etc, from goodness-knows-where, and it ran MS-DOS rather than the PC-DOS equivalent that might have been expected if it was completely genuine IBM machine. It was possibly something someone had knocked together from spare parts. One of the "floppy" drives could store a massive 360k! (The other was an AT style 1.2Mb 5.25" drive)
I dont remember any computers before windows 95 (im to young to remember much before that), its amazing when u look at older hardware, to see how much the hardware has progressed, particularly storage
I also have one of Amstrad CPC 464, which belonged to my sister before i was born, the games on it are still fun
(Sorry this post is very off topic)
karellen
September 20th, 2007, 09:50 PM
Read this : http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/trademarkpolicy
While there may be exceptions, it is very unlikely that we will approve Trademark use in the following cases:
Use of a Trademark in a company name.
Use of a Trademark in a domain name which has a commercial intent. The commercial intent can range from promotion of a company or product, to collecting revenue generated by advertising.
The calling of any software or product by the name UBUNTU (or another related Trademark), unless that software or product is a substantially unmodified Ubuntu product, or properly labelled as a "Remix" as described above.
Use in combination with any other marks or logos. This include use of a Trademark in a manner that creates a "combined mark," or use that integrates other wording with the Trademark in a way that the public may think of the use as a new mark (for example Club Ubuntu or UbuntuBooks, or in a way that by use of special fonts or presentation with nearby words or images conveys an impression that the two are tied in some way).
Use in combination with any product or service which is presented as being Certified or Official or formally associated with us or our products or services.
Use in a way which implies an endorsement where that doesn't exist, or which attempts to unfairly or confusingly capitalise on the goodwill or brand of the project.
Use of a Trademark in a manner that disparages Ubuntu, Canonical or its products and is not clearly third-party parody.
On or in relation to a software product which constitutes a substantially modified version of a product supplied by the Ubuntu project, that is to say with material changes to the code, or services relating to such a product.
In a title or metatag of a web page whose sole intention or result is to influence search engine rankings or result listings, rather than for discussion, development or advocacy of the Trademarks.
well let's hope canonical steps in and stops that crap
DouglasAWh
September 20th, 2007, 09:54 PM
well it is good for transition
Agreed.
Frak
September 20th, 2007, 09:57 PM
Its XP, I've used it before, but its HEAVILY themed.
Other than that, nothing real different.
Frak
September 20th, 2007, 09:59 PM
well let's hope canonical steps in and stops that crap
They can't do anything, the laws don't apply.
Lord Illidan
September 21st, 2007, 08:40 AM
It's not helpful for transition. Integrally, Windows is different from Ubuntu. A different theme can only do so much. It helps to have the same applications, of course (Firefox, Thunderbird, Open Office), but even simple actions like changing a wallpaper remain different across both systems, and as you go deeper, you discover just how different they are.
el_ricardo
September 21st, 2007, 11:09 AM
at first i thought this was some sort of hybrid operating system, but really, would it be so difficult to preload this with cygwin, which in turn has X11 installed, and all the dependencies, with kde/gnome as the window manager as opposed to explorer?
...this really is wishful thinking now
olieviya
September 21st, 2007, 11:41 AM
why would you want a windows that mimics linux? or a linux distro that mimics windows? I personally dislike this whole concept, including themes that makes gnome look like xp or mac os x
Very good point, I totally agree, it's stupid but people seem to really like it (a lot of places with themes have osX ones ranking at the top for linux/windows)
Anyway, this might be made to look like ubuntu as much as possible BUT if they have incorporated some good elements on the actual OS side of things, rather than the appearance it might be a good idea...
EDIT: have they???
Naralas
September 21st, 2007, 12:43 PM
If I need something for gaming I'd rather it be this than official XP.
Is it worth doing all 7 parts 1 by 1? I cant torrent at school...
nazron
September 21st, 2007, 09:48 PM
I'm new on this Ubuntu. Aren't this OS supported by windows driver? Or should I need to search for linux driver on the net:confused:?
tdrusk
September 21st, 2007, 10:40 PM
I'm new on this Ubuntu. Aren't this OS supported by windows driver? Or should I need to search for linux driver on the net:confused:?
make a post in the absolute beginner forum. They should be able to help you there
IYY
September 21st, 2007, 10:58 PM
This actually looks like a pretty cool OS (assuming that you want to use Windows), and makes it as tolerable as possible. But of course, it's illegal and is probably going to be taken down soon.
Wiebelhaus
September 21st, 2007, 11:01 PM
Looks like it is just Ubuntu setup to look as annoyingly close to XP as possible.
If anything, I for one would like a hack to XP to make it run more like Ubuntu for those time I have to use it.
lol , right.
ElvioNeto
September 21st, 2007, 11:49 PM
well let's hope canonical steps in and stops that crap
this people never have sites or sell the products
modified OS forums are millions out there
its all about competition for makeing the best moded version of windows (xp , vista etc)
they make live cd´s of vista , live cd´s of xp , with all software for harddisck tools , backup toos etc
its just a game for young kids playng with "nlite" and similar softwares
even microsoft never say nothing about this forums...
Frak
September 22nd, 2007, 01:09 AM
This actually looks like a pretty cool OS (assuming that you want to use Windows), and makes it as tolerable as possible. But of course, it's illegal and is probably going to be taken down soon.
Since the site is based in Saudi Arabia, nothing can be done to take the site down. It does not fall under any regulations.
multifaceted
September 22nd, 2007, 02:17 AM
That is definitely not Linux, it's just a skinned version of WinXP.
The system fonts are a dead give away! All versions up until XP have always used that cr@ppy bitmap verdana font.
What a load of bull, who ever concocted this idea is a hieratic.
K.Mandla
September 22nd, 2007, 04:02 AM
Moved to Windows Discussions.
karellen
September 22nd, 2007, 06:22 AM
maybe this thread should be closed, I see no purpose in it. probably it's just me
Jose Catre-Vandis
September 22nd, 2007, 07:15 AM
Why do people climb mountains or go to the North Pole? because they are there, they can say they have done that/been there, and gained experience, skill and knowledge on their journey. The spouting purists in this thread and their luddite mentality make me laugh :)
karellen
September 22nd, 2007, 07:23 AM
Why do people climb mountains or go to the North Pole? because they are there, they can say they have done that/been there, and gained experience, skill and knowledge on their journey. The spouting purists in this thread and their luddite mentality make me laugh :)
the same could be applied to hitting you head against a wall. you were there, so was the wall. you've done that. please tell me why someone would want a stripped-down version of xp with an ubuntu theme and with open-source apps? :confused:
afonic
September 22nd, 2007, 08:07 AM
the same could be applied to hitting you head against a wall. you were there, so was the wall. you've done that. please tell me why someone would want a stripped-down version of xp with an ubuntu theme and with open-source apps? :confused:
Since someone made it I can tell you someone will want it as well. :P
karellen
September 22nd, 2007, 08:38 AM
Since someone made it I can tell you someone will want it as well. :P
probably, I don't have the smallest clue...
delfick
September 22nd, 2007, 11:27 AM
the same could be applied to hitting you head against a wall. you were there, so was the wall.
damn that's funny :D :D :D :D
(as for the person quite a few posts back complaining about people making linux look like windows or Mac OSX..... too bad...
Linux is about choice, it is what the individual user wants it to be, if they want it to be a safer, more efficent lookalike to windows XP, then good for them, they should be allowed to make that choice without others limiting their possiblities...
also, the look of the OS has nothing to do with the OS itself, personally I don't think the look of windows is that bad (not including anything before Vista :p) but that doesn't mean I like the the OS itself....)
as for the topic of the thread........lol, that's fantastic :D
does it require a cd key to work ??
:D
Takmadeus
September 22nd, 2007, 01:30 PM
now, that's something pretty curious..... I find this very amusing and well, they took an effort to make it so it is not that bad....
I would use it definitively if I would ever have to use windows (for gaming and the like)
Jose Catre-Vandis
September 23rd, 2007, 09:34 AM
Having given it a try, it's pretty good, especially if you run it in VirtualBox in seamless mode (just looks like another gnome panel bar :) ).
Downsides are languages and keyboards NOT installed. To get yours working, here is a howto I found to set up the UK Keyboard (you need an XPSP2 disk)
1. open untouched winxp sp2, find [i386], open it, find kbduk.dll file and copy to windows\system32
of installed winutuxu,do the same with intl.inf file but copy to windows\inf.
2. open intl.inf with eg notepad, find section [locales], you’ll see a list of languages, find yours
and copy the code present at the beginning of the line (for uk it is 00000809),
3. have untouched winxp sp2 in cdrom, in winutuxu open start, then run, enter this command:
rundll32.exe setupapi, InstallHinfSection language_collection.basic.install 00000809 %windir%\inf\intl.inf,
Case is important for InstallHinfSection
important
if the layout you want restored is not one of the major european groups and locales (quotation from intl.inf),
change language_collection.basic.install to language_collection.complex.install in order to install right-to-left
and contextual writing system language groups and locales or to language_collection.extended.install to install the
east asian language groups and locales.
4. run it,
5. go to regional and language options and change what you need,
6. worked for me. good luck!
for all other languages just use the appropiate files for your own language instead of english and change the information to suit
(credits to johnny_dorito on KezForums)
madjr
October 20th, 2007, 12:18 AM
this is actually awesome.
I live in a country where 95% use pirated windows and pirated software and they don't want to change their OS neither their pirated software (since it usually comes with the pirated version of winblows)
also 80% use hotmail and msn messenger...
So this OS is finally another tool to divulge open-source applications to the masses (or atleast get them familiar with the ubuntu look and apps).
If Bill gates says that "windows is number 1 because of piracy", then we can use the same trick to get open source apps everywhere.
We have to use their same weapons and not be closed minded.
open source evangelist usually have a "close" mind. We have to change that and use any weapon possible to get ubuntu and open source everywhere.
Now i see why Koffice will be ported to Windows and MAC.
If someone can't let go of windows because they don't get used to linux, then this could be a way to make the transition and education easier.
If this can't be used then i also recommend TheOpenCD and an ubuntu theme for the transition.
srilankan
January 1st, 2008, 11:04 AM
This one looks transsexual to me:lolflag:.
eggl_link
January 12th, 2008, 05:36 PM
I have it up and running and what it looks like to me is parts of Reactos with reversed engineered windowsxp instead of windows 2000.Iin that case making it completely legal. Windows 2000 is what Reactos uses
the8thstar
January 13th, 2008, 11:44 AM
Given that Winutuxu is not illegal, I'm willing to try it under VirtualBox.
I have some questions for advanced users among you though:
1. Has anyone tried to install Microsoft software on Winutuxu, like Windows Media Player and MS Office? If so, were you successful?
2. How can you run it in seamless mode under VirtualBox with Ubuntu?
eggl_link
January 13th, 2008, 01:26 PM
i used vmware server for linux (windowsxp as guest) and everything that i installed on it has worked! Also, installed it on a 1ghz pIII with only 96 mb of ram works alot faster than standard windows xp sp2. I think that windows xp need 128 to install. some how they got around this. before we call this illegal we better look in to this more. I think even windows people can learn somthing from this os
somehow they got around this memory problem. i dont even try windows xp pro without 256mb of ram and it still runs slow.
I think there is some more going on then just hacked windows xp. someone needs to take this apart and find out what parts are linux for shure, this can even help wine development!
the8thstar
January 13th, 2008, 01:49 PM
Could one of us put the teams from ReactOS and Winutuxu in contact with one another? I feel like they are both trying to reinvent the wheel here.
the8thstar
January 18th, 2008, 02:10 AM
Okay, I installed it on a VM to check it out safely.
Turns out this is a modded version of Windows XP, with Ubuntu theme made with some themeware.
The interesting bit is the fact that several programs are offered as alternatives to the usual ones you would expect in Windows.
The downside is that it is obviously a pirated copy of XP. Funny thing is, it passes the Genuine Advantage Certification, which means that it completely bluffs the heck out of Microsoft activation protection.
With that in mind, let's move back to a pirate-free world, shall we?
M$LOL
January 19th, 2008, 03:16 PM
stability of Windows
LOL
I have it up and running and what it looks like to me is parts of Reactos with reversed engineered windowsxp instead of windows 2000.Iin that case making it completely legal. Windows 2000 is what Reactos uses
No it isn't, and it is completely illegal.
i used vmware server for linux (windowsxp as guest) and everything that i installed on it has worked! Also, installed it on a 1ghz pIII with only 96 mb of ram works alot faster than standard windows xp sp2. I think that windows xp need 128 to install. some how they got around this. before we call this illegal we better look in to this more. I think even windows people can learn somthing from this os
somehow they got around this memory problem. i dont even try windows xp pro without 256mb of ram and it still runs slow.
I think there is some more going on then just hacked windows xp. someone needs to take this apart and find out what parts are linux for shure, this can even help wine development!
Nothing in it is linux, it's a stripped down pirated XP with a few opensource apps in it, it is just a crappy hackjob. Wine benefiting from it? Are you joking?
Could one of us put the teams from ReactOS and Winutuxu in contact with one another? I feel like they are both trying to reinvent the wheel here.
There is absolutely nothing in common between the ROS devs and the people who created this heap of garbage, ReactOS is a legitimate project that provides an opensource implementation of Windows, Winutuxu as I've said before, is a stripped down pirated version of XP.
eggl_link
January 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM
LOL
No it isn't, and it is completely illegal.
Nothing in it is linux, it's a stripped down pirated XP with a few opensource apps in it, it is just a crappy hackjob. Wine benefiting from it? Are you joking?
There is absolutely nothing in common between the ROS devs and the people who created this heap of garbage, ReactOS is a legitimate project that provides an opensource implementation of Windows, Winutuxu as I've said before, is a stripped down pirated version of XP.
ya, it sucks
(((X)))
January 19th, 2008, 05:35 PM
hahaha, I couldnt stop laughing, when saw their main page with bill gates and thanks for choosing winutuxu and OEM pre activated And opensource only )))))
Thanks winutuxu team for making window@ opensource linux )))
jtoolman
January 24th, 2008, 07:06 PM
It is XP Pro SP2!
I is running many open source linux type apps as with ubuntu. However it is XP.
I tested it on a spare drive and it installed perfectly. However the following had to be done after the 1st boot in the interesting desktop.
No sound card drivers! After messing around a bit, I got it to work with my original Gateway driver disk.
Keyboard is Arabic as the default. You have to set it back to your country and language of choice.
It did not see my .5TB spare drive which I have as a slave. No matter what I do.
Haven't figured that one out yet.
I has a ton of different BGs for you desk top and of course you can change it to whatever image you want to use.
I installed a few extra utilities, for optimizing and registry cleanup.
Defragged and it is running faster that anyother XP I've ever used.
So far it seems to be pretty good.
Oh by the way it PASSES WGA like a charm and downloaded a bunch of updates.
Hope this helps to answer some of your questions
jtoolman
January 24th, 2008, 07:09 PM
I forgot something, I could NOT get UBUNTU to recognize my sound card so although it did work just fine, I never was able to get any sound on it. I installed this on that drive instead,=.
(((X)))
January 25th, 2008, 07:24 PM
I forgot something, I could NOT get UBUNTU to recognize my sound card so although it did work just fine, I never was able to get any sound on it. I installed this on that drive instead,=.
With this:
[urlhttp://www.theindietribune.com/how-to-make-windows-look-like-ubuntu-linux//[/url]
you can skin XP Mr. Gates wont see difference with original:P
GSZX1337
March 22nd, 2008, 11:34 PM
I think that many around here are missing the point of this hack. The point of this hack isn't for people who choose to use XP, but for people who have to use XP. By having the wall papers, themes, applications, etc. you can soften the blow of having to use a crappy OS.
Linux is about choice, it is what the individual user wants it to be, if they want it to be a safer, more efficent lookalike to windows XP, then good for them, they should be allowed to make that choice without others limiting their possiblities...
I agree with you. If the user wants to have a glossy, Mac like interface, they should have one. If the user wants a nice, functional Ubuntu-like interface, they should have one. If the user wants a slow, ugly, windows interface, the user should for what ever reason be able to have that interface.
the8thstar
May 3rd, 2008, 12:59 PM
I think that many around here are missing the point of this hack. The point of this hack isn't for people who choose to use XP, but for people who have to use XP. By having the wall papers, themes, applications, etc. you can soften the blow of having to use a crappy OS.
I agree with you. If the user wants to have a glossy, Mac like interface, they should have one. If the user wants a nice, functional Ubuntu-like interface, they should have one. If the user wants a slow, ugly, windows interface, the user should for what ever reason be able to have that interface.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder eventually. Personally, I would rather have a normal looking version of XP anyday rather than a blotchy looking transOS.
yssida
May 5th, 2008, 02:07 AM
Given that Winutuxu is not illegal, I'm willing to try it under VirtualBox.
I have some questions for advanced users among you though:
1. Has anyone tried to install Microsoft software on Winutuxu, like Windows Media Player and MS Office? If so, were you successful?
2. How can you run it in seamless mode under VirtualBox with Ubuntu?
Since they are giving it as download, it is illegal from there.
-1 they use Ubuntu's copyright logo
But heck, I'll go download it anyway and try it on virtualbox
kollector79
October 11th, 2008, 01:41 AM
Hi.. I need a download link to wintuxu. Please if you have any drop it on my mail kollector79@yahoo.com
Will PJ
November 22nd, 2008, 05:38 AM
If you install wintuxu and then install andlinux, you can run linux apps in windows i believe, so therefore it would in a way be a windows linux hybrid
link to andlinux download: http://www.andlinux.org/
this is not illegal because it runs in windows, and does not mod your windows install. totally legal :).
good luck :KS!
by the way i havent used this, i just googled it!
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