Questions concerning freepia / Linux

[ClarkKent]

Hi,

I am looking for a HTPC but was disappointed about the long boot times that "usual" systems (mainly based on Windows Media Center Edition) require. So I came across different Linux-based solutions while googling the internet. Due to the fact that I do not know very much about Linux I have several questions:

Is freepia an operating system? If not: What for would I need it?

Do I need freepia in order to use freevo?

To speed up the booting I am considering to use a motherboard with a LinuxBios (e.g., pre-installed on an EPIA M10000). Would this make a Linux-OS unnecessary or do I still need it?

Would it be enough to have LinuxBios and freevo for an HTPC?

Could I use the "CrossOver Office" (a software that enables you to use Windows programs under Linux, see http://www.codeweavers.com/ )?

Thanks a lot for your answers!

[ClarkKent]

I think I can answer my questions myself:

Is freepia an operating system? If not: What for would I need it?

Yes, it is an OS particularly designed for a "lean" media system.

Do I need freepia in order to use freevo?

No, any other Linux distribution could be used as well.

To speed up the booting I am considering to use a motherboard with a LinuxBios (e.g., pre-installed on an EPIA M10000). Would this make a Linux-OS unnecessary or do I still need it?

A Linux-OS would be still necessary.

Would it be enough to have LinuxBios and freevo for an HTPC?

No, a Linux-OS is needed.

Could I use the "CrossOver Office" (a software that enables you to use Windows programs under Linux, see http://www.codeweavers.com/ )?

Yes, this would be possible with freepia because it is an Linux-OS.

Could anybody verify my answers?

[the2nd]

Could I use the "CrossOver Office" (a software that enables you to use Windows programs under Linux, see http://www.codeweavers.com/ )?

Yes, this would be possible with freepia because it is an Linux-OS.

Could anybody verify my answers?

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yes, but not out of the box....

regards
the2nd