I assume the double negative was intentional? Reinstalling Windows is nothing but pain, particularly given the avtivation hoops you have to jump through these days.
The last time I installed gentoo was like 2-3 years ago, and it wasn't even on this computer, I just untarred the full system backup when moving from that one to this one.
The difference is that gentoo is robust, Windows isn't (unless you unplug the network cable).
The last time I installed gentoo was like 2-3 years ago, and it wasn't even on this computer, I just untarred the full system backup when moving from that one to this one.
The difference is that gentoo is robust, Windows isn't (unless you unplug the network cable).
Andy, I had the same problem. I just trashed the thing and (re-)installed Windows Live Messenger. I thought I was installing a different programme but then somebody told me they are the same thing. Anyway that worked for me.
The last time I installed gentoo was like 2-3 years ago, and it wasn't even on this computer, I just untarred the full system backup when moving from that one to this one.
The difference is that gentoo is robust, Windows isn't (unless you unplug the network cable).
Windows isn't robust if you unplug it. Seriously, install enough software and it'll bloat and slow, no matter how much of it you remove again. An annual reinstall is most useful, IMO.
Windows isn't robust if you unplug it. Seriously, install enough software and it'll bloat and slow, no matter how much of it you remove again. An annual reinstall is most useful, IMO.
None so far, but I want to test it out. And besides, I think Tim Smith is right. One should at least try it out. I just finished installing it. If I notice anything untoward (like a drop in system performance), it goes out the window...
I do wonder how you're going to test the positive aspect of having a virus scanner in Linux. Will you be satisfied with it if you don't get any viruses?
