Re: [tlug] Need purchasing advice for a linux compatible desktop

["Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon" <ronfaxon@example.com>]

Edward Middleton wrote:

> Jim wrote:

> > Joseph Essertier wrote:

> > > 3. Have a dual boot setup with GNU/Linux on one partition and Windows
> > > (any version from Windows 2000 or later) on another

> > When Windows is corrupted, it has access to Linux partitions 
> > and so can in turn corrupt Linux.  

> I guess it depends how paranoid you are and the value of the data you
> are protecting.  If you are concerned about data being exposed by a
> compromised windows machine, take measures to avoid it being compromised
> and encrypt your GNU/Linux partitions, and use read-only media for your
> boot partition.  If you are concerned about data being destroyed by your
> windows machine backup your data.  You should probably also make sure
> you hide your Linux partitions from windows .....

Using two machines with a KVM switch might be easier.  I have a Brand-W
box running some old W-applications that is off-line and completely
isolated from my Linux box.  No amount of corruption can get around physics!

Lyle