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    parallel workstation

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by null84, Apr 25, 2007.

  1. null84

    null84 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am thinking use Vista for base Operate System and use parallel workstation to run Ubuntu. So that I can use finger print and memory card reader more often. However, confuse on security on paralleled Ubuntu. If I use internet and download things on parallel Ubuntu, spyware and virus wont go to vista right? or they will.. since Ubuntu needs Vista to go online?
     
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    No, you won't get viruses ans spyware going into your Vista install. Ubuntu doesn't have a problem with that, but even if it did, all they malware would see would be Ubuntu and wouldn't even be aware that it was inside Vista.
     
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