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Hey, i am using windows vista atm and was thinking about changing to linux to learn something new and plus ever since i got vista my computer has been running a bit slower than normal, but the only problem is playing games with my mates i usually play call of duty and not really worried about any other games. So i was thinking about dual booting windows xp and linux but would this make a differnce in speed or should i just keep vista? or if anyone has any other ideas please let me no thanks.
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>So i was thinking about dual booting windows xp and linux but would this make a differnce in
>speed or should i just keep vista?
Dual booting doesn't affect the speed of a computer, only its hard drive usage. Alternatively, you can try running your games under Wine. If you've never heard of it, it's basically a piece of software that aims to implement Windows functionality on Linux, so that it can run Windows applications at native speeds. Call Of Duty has gotten a decent rating on Wine, so you may want to look into this:
http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iVersionId=3603
>speed or should i just keep vista?
Dual booting doesn't affect the speed of a computer, only its hard drive usage. Alternatively, you can try running your games under Wine. If you've never heard of it, it's basically a piece of software that aims to implement Windows functionality on Linux, so that it can run Windows applications at native speeds. Call Of Duty has gotten a decent rating on Wine, so you may want to look into this:
http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iVersionId=3603
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Ah, yes. If you need advice on choosing one, I'd suggest searching the forum (or even the internet), as there's tons of discussions on this topic.
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Yeh i just did i think im going to try Fedora just need to back up my files and try to partition my hard drive lol.
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If you've installed Windows on a partition that takes up your entire hard disk (typical Windows installation), you're going to have to shrink it first. If you download the Fedora Live CD, I'm pretty sure you can resize it with the included (G/QT)parted software. If not, you'll have to download a GParted LiveCD and do the resizing from there, prior to the Fedora installation.
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Fedora, Ubuntu, all good programs and they will not affect your windows installation. although it would be better to partition the hard disk first. then install in the new partition. if you are comfortable doing the installation you can let the program shrink and partition the hard disk
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COD doesn't work under cedega or wine. sorry mate
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Originally Posted by DimaYasny 
COD doesn't work under cedega or wine. sorry mate
http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iVersionId=3603
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