jolicloud

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Jolicloud is a Linux-based operating system designed for netbooks and low-power devices, offering a cloud-centric experience. In a WindowsForum.com discussion, a user shares their experience installing Jolicloud Express alongside Windows 7 on a netbook. Unlike other Linux distributions they tried, Jolicloud was installed directly to the hard disk using a Windows installer, without requiring a virtual clone drive. The user compares Jolicloud to Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Linux Mint, noting that Jolicloud's installation process was simpler. The thread explores the practicality of dual-booting Linux with Windows, with Jolicloud highlighted as a lightweight alternative for users seeking a streamlined, cloud-focused OS on modest hardware.

  1. Windows 7 Should you install Linux alongside Windows?

    I have been experimenting with my Netbook for a week. I have been trying out 5 different brands of Linux installed alongside my Windows 7. Ubuntu Netbook,Kubuntu Netbook,Xubuntu,Linux Mint and jolicoud. As I could not install Ubuntu,Kubuntu and Xubuntu with Wubi installer,I installed them on...
    • Andrea Borman
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support