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

[Edward Middleton <edward@example.com>]

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon wrote:
> Edward Middleton wrote:  
>> Jim wrote:    
>>> 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!  
The hard drive in your GNU/Linux box can fail though.  I guess it
depends how you want to go,  I find that windows eats all available
resources so I don't like running it on anything that isn't well
provisioned.  If I were to take your approach that means a fairly large
outlay for a computer that will mostly be idle.  I gather your approach
is to buy cheap second hand computers and run everything from a KVM switch.

Edward