Mar673
I read that it's a computer operating system, but how does it work? What does it do?
Answer
What is Linux
http://www.linux.org/info/index.html
Why Linux is Better
http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44
The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Also worth looking at is Ubuntu 9.10
Ubuntu 9.10 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-9.10-karmic-koala
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic
Ubuntu 9.10 can also be run straight from the LiveCD
Install Ubuntu within Windows
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu
LUg.
What is Linux
http://www.linux.org/info/index.html
Why Linux is Better
http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44
The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Also worth looking at is Ubuntu 9.10
Ubuntu 9.10 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-9.10-karmic-koala
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic
Ubuntu 9.10 can also be run straight from the LiveCD
Install Ubuntu within Windows
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu
LUg.
Can I Dual boot Windows Linux and windows xp on the same computer? Also more questions in more info.?
Boston Cla
I want to know some things.
1. Can I dual boot windows linux and windows xp on a pc I make?
2. Since I need 2 hard drives, do they need to be the same size memory and brand?
3. Which is better? Linux or xp?
Answer
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT put Linux in the same hard drive with Windows. Windows will mess it up.
1. Can I dual boot windows linux and windows xp on a pc I make? Yes you can, but make sure Windows is "master boot drive". NEVER make Windows the "secondary drive" or Windows won't work and cause a whole host of problems.
2. Since I need 2 hard drives, do they need to be the same size memory and brand?
NO. It could be different HDD drive space for the hard drives.
Memory is for the whole computer, not for each individual hard drive. Brand name does matter, just what you prefer to use.
3. Which is better? Linux or xp?
Linux is better: Linux is more stable and more secure than any version of WINDOWS!
Windows is worst in hard drive management and everything else. Linux is better. Linux doesn't use letter for hard drives but a different convention. and Linux is much different than Windows. Linux has many distributions, where in Windows it's called "versions". Windows versions are actually different versions of the same platform, whereas it's different in Linux. In Windows, it's goes by different names: Windows, 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8(?), etc... In Linux, it's actually different distributions and each distribution has it's own version number. Each distribution or "distro" goes by different names such as Ubuntu, Fedora, SuSe, etc... An odd numbered distro version = a beta or unstable version, an even numbered distro version = an alpha or stable version.
Check the first web link, and / or register to post your questions. Go to the rest of the websites for more info.
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT put Linux in the same hard drive with Windows. Windows will mess it up.
1. Can I dual boot windows linux and windows xp on a pc I make? Yes you can, but make sure Windows is "master boot drive". NEVER make Windows the "secondary drive" or Windows won't work and cause a whole host of problems.
2. Since I need 2 hard drives, do they need to be the same size memory and brand?
NO. It could be different HDD drive space for the hard drives.
Memory is for the whole computer, not for each individual hard drive. Brand name does matter, just what you prefer to use.
3. Which is better? Linux or xp?
Linux is better: Linux is more stable and more secure than any version of WINDOWS!
Windows is worst in hard drive management and everything else. Linux is better. Linux doesn't use letter for hard drives but a different convention. and Linux is much different than Windows. Linux has many distributions, where in Windows it's called "versions". Windows versions are actually different versions of the same platform, whereas it's different in Linux. In Windows, it's goes by different names: Windows, 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8(?), etc... In Linux, it's actually different distributions and each distribution has it's own version number. Each distribution or "distro" goes by different names such as Ubuntu, Fedora, SuSe, etc... An odd numbered distro version = a beta or unstable version, an even numbered distro version = an alpha or stable version.
Check the first web link, and / or register to post your questions. Go to the rest of the websites for more info.
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