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Originally Posted by raymor You don't need no stinkin Winblows for Netflix. One of my Linux boxes came with it included in the default installation. That one is Mythdora, which is Fedora with MythTV preinstalled. I'm sure the packages are available for other major distributions.

How to watch Netflix (Watch Instantly) in Linux

Other Methods Other methods that DON'T work (as of 5/10/2011)


To paraphrase; " Render unto Gates the things that are Gates' " (Just pay the stinkers off).

For me it is easier to dual boot into Win7 than screw around with Virtual Machines. I am just not that much of a purist.

• There are some tax/accounting software that will not run under wine.
  
  
• I need an easy way to access our encrypted SIP server.
  
  
• While I do all my memos and other work in opensource; txt, csv, xhtml, pdf, the vast majority of office personnel use the Windows platform ? most Win MIME types have a LINUX program to read and edit them when necessary. However, I have the alternative of a native Windows method available.
  
  A VM would accomplish the same I just went the "fast and dirty approach." "Git 'er done and move on"
  
  
• Yahoo! Chat has voice and cam in Winblows ? I met a hot redhead RN last night nearby (hehehe) >:=)).

A VM might be a solution but the new comp that has the dual boot is a 3rd comp in my office so its not a critical unit (to be active with server daemons running at all times).

Overall, Windows 7 is stable maybe but slow as syrup ... It's the latest model Yugo with eye candy add ons. For a commercial, secure setup I wouldn't recommend it if you have the technical abilities for LINUX.

The Windows advantage is point and click ease and therein, without going into elaboration, are its shortcomings also ...