Summary

This chapter introduced you to a number of useful software tools that can be used to extend the Linux computing experience. Emulators or virtual networks can be used to add flexibility to your computing environment or to breathe new life into legacy operating systems and applications. As you can see, there are quite a few programs and suites of software available for Linux that interact and work with Apple Computer's MacOS and Microsoft's Windows operating systems. You'll also find a host of software tools that make life a lot easier when dealing with removable media (such as floppies) for other operating systems. It is up to you to explore the networking limits of these applications or to find new uses for older software through emulators. ...

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