Scott Ehrlich wrote: > Also sent to Codeweavers - [what is this list's insights?] > > I have a 32 GB, dual quad-core desktop machine and was considering > 32-bit Windows XP w/SP2, but discovered it only supports up to 4 GB RAM, > so that idea is shot. > > Next in line is 64-bit CentOS 5. The major need for Windows would be > very active use of Adobe Acrobat 8, Photoshop CS3, and Illustrator CS3. > > There may also be the need to copy/transfer information among Matlab, > Mathematica, and Microsoft-based applications, from Office 2003 to the > above-mentioned ones. > > Do you support these, and how complete is your product line for 64-bit > CentOS 5? > > Based on your answer, I'll know whether to go with a virtual > machine-based solution, which means a Windows VM, or can remain > Linux-only, with your solution. > > Thank you very much. > > Scott I think you should go for windows XP, as support for these apps is much better than in centos IMO and 4 gigs should be fine for a desktop