Goal 3 Plans.

To satisfy number three on the updated goal list I will be using the internet to find compatibility issues from having certain programs only being written for Windows.

I know of one such program called Counter-Strike. An online RPG based on counter-terrorist vs. terrorist teams with varing scenarios based on which map is being played. When I last checked, this program was only written for Windows and a decent emulator was still in development by those die hard computer users who wanted the power of Linux but still wanted to enjoy this game.

I am sure that through my research I will find more emulators that have been created for specific programs written for Windows to be executed on Linux.

Updated Goal List

1. To write about my experience with Linux from a new user perspective so others who read this blog could gain insight and avoid the same pitfuls I have encountered or will encouter. (This includes installation of the Debian kernel and bundled programs with this distribution.) (Ongoing throughout the course.)

2. Gain an overall understanding of the Debian distribution and understand the differences between Windows and Linux. (This may include file systems, operations, usability, and others.) (Ongoing throughout the course.)

3. I would like to understand the compatibility issues that are becoming prevalent with most programs being written for Windows and with an immulator run these programs on a Linux machine.

4. Eventually become comfortable enough to start basic programming within Linux and possibly customize an image for my personal use.

5. Evaluate the current setup of Dr. Piercy's Linux machine and determine what programs are installed or should be installed. (This may include a reinstallation of Linux onto his machine.) (Complete)

6. Get my Linux machine running and fully operational as soon as possible. (Complete)

Goal 5 Satisfied

I recently staisfied goal 5 by reinstalling Debian on to Dr. Piercy's machine.

1. The problem with Dr. Piercy's machine was that the screen resolution limited the viewability of the windows. I corrected this problem by reinstalling Debian and below is a list of the problems I encountered.

2. The first problem I encountered was I again unknowingly used the images from the Linux for Dummies. This resulted in destroying the version on the machine before. This wasted about two hours of time.

3. I then came back and used an image I got from the interent and it worked perfectly. Almost all of the windows are viewable now and I installed a couple of programs and uninstalled a couple of programs.

4. His machine is now running and seems to be in better condition then when I started working with it.

5. There will be more updates in the future about the goals listed prior on this blog.