Fusion has allowed me to install a Linux virtual machine as well, and I have discovered Ubuntu. I find that Thomas Okken's Free42 precompiled Linux binaries run beautifully--both Motif and GTK versions. Alas, I haven't been able to compile his source code myself in that OS--I am assuming I am missing in Ubuntu some key packages and libraries. I know there is nothing wrong with the source code files--I happen to have an overly complete implementation of Cygwin (i.e., more packages than I will ever use) in my XP virtual machine and Thomas's code compiles beautifully there by simply typing make or make -e BCD_MATH=1 in both gtk and motif subdirs. If anyone has any advice about compiling Thomas' source code in Ubuntu Linux 32-bit I would be grateful. Keep in mind I am a real Linux virgin, but still I would like to learn more. I have been able to compile the Free42 code in VC++ too, and it is indeed fun to tinker with some of the math algorithms. I am really liking this Ubuntu too--pretty spiffy for a free OS!
I have learned that my new iMac has an empty memory slot--the 1GB in situ. My Apple retailer has extra 1GB RAM in stock, and it is pretty cheap too! I am finding that 1GB is still a bit sluggish if I want to get good performance out of my XP virtual machine. It would be nice to have more RAM available to dedicate to the virtual machine. Unfortunately the 2GB sticks are still pretty expensive, so it will be a while before I upgrade to 3GB or 4GB.
The Free42 Mac widget is not bad, but I must say I prefer the appearance of the Windows and Linux versions.
With this new computer, I have been neglecting my new 35s!
Les