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Posted: 3/25/2005 8:51:14 AM | I need help switching my computer to linux
I want to find either a free version or low cost version, if anybody can direct me to a site
And also maybe some direction on installing and running it
thank you for anybody that can help me. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 9:08:37 AM | I like SuSE myself. You can download it from their website but if you buy it you get the manuals and such.
A cheap way to get a copy of linux is to get a linux magazine that comes with a version in it. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 9:20:30 AM | | go to http://linuxiso.org | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 9:22:59 AM | thanks guys
anything I need to know about converting from windows to linux? | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 9:29:43 AM | | try knoppix first..it boots from the cd and runs entirely in ram..if you don't like the look and feel of linux, reboot without the cd in the drive, and windows is untouched...lets you play with linux without reformatting your hard drive two or three times...it's a great tool for troubleshooting too.. :) | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 9:35:45 AM | | are you wanting to go with a dual boot? or totally get rid of M$ and only have linux? Its been awhile but I think it handles the dual boot stuff for you during the install. If you're gonna turn it all into linux just run the disk and reformat your hd for linux. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 11:32:29 AM | | Yeah, if you choose to go with SuSe, it makes it very easy to switch or dual boot. I downloaded SuSe and then burned it onto cd. From there I just followed the instructions on the screen. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 1:10:32 PM | SUSE is good for the beginners, because it lets you play around with the operating system without touching the hard drive.
If you want to install Linux on your computer, you must first have to repartion your hard drive with at least 2 GB's reserved for Linux.
Have Fun With It ... LOL | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 4:08:34 PM | | You can dual boot OS's with out a problem. But if you want to install Linux either with or without windows you need to back up all your data first as you will have to re-partition your hard drive. When you do that it will be wiped clean. If you have something that you want to keep you must save it first in a seperate location. Once you install any OS on a hard drive you will have to reinstall everything that you wanted to save. That is why I have not done it yet. Your other option is to get another hard drive and install it. You can put Linux on the new drive without touching the old one and keep your configurations intact. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 4:45:14 PM | hey can I run fdisk from the run line?
and thanks again, you guys have been very helpful | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 5:00:27 PM | | You can only use fdisc if you have windows 9x, 95, or 98. Windows NT, 2000, and xp don't have fdisc available. I believe that fdisc was also available in the old DOS application software too. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 5:53:26 PM | | can download wbootess.exe and create a bootdisk floopy if you have 2k or xp. Had to do this couple days ago. just do a google search for that file and it should bring it up. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 5:54:13 PM | And im pretty sure you can download a trial version of bleh forget the name, but it lets you repartition without destroying everything on your computer.
[partition magic/excalibur] | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 3:05:48 AM | | That is true. Partition magic is supposed to let you reconfigure your hard drive without losing anything. It, however, is not free. The reports I have read on it say that it works very well but I have not tried it. | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 3:10:18 AM | | look for a program called Data Life Guard Tools.. its originally Released from Wester Digital.. it came with my 320 gig WD drive.. im sure you can d/l it.. what i would do.. is look for a copy of windows 98 boot disk (you can d/l it somewhere..not very big.. its a floppy).. and put it in and run Fdisk off that.. | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 6:18:43 AM | ^^ thats what wbootess.exe does. makes a win98 boot disk with fdisk, format etc on it.
heh and yea partition magic was the program I was thinking about, you can download a trial version of it, at least you could last time I downloaded it anwyays. I think some versions of linux come with that on the disk, or some variant of a non destructive partitioner, as well if you buy the retail version. | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 9:19:40 PM | I have downloaded the SUSE image to my computer, but it won't fit on the 700mb disks
do I need to buy bigger cd or is there some way around this | |
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Posted: 3/27/2005 8:58:17 AM | i got the image downloaded but I cant get it to boot from the disk
any ideas why | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 2:33:05 AM | I have mandrake 10.1 and I found out recently that the tech support from Shaw (my internet provider) no longer will provide me with any tech support because NO ONE in that company is trained in linux. They have orders to leave your home if they find linux on your computer.
I was stunned to say the least. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 3:22:18 AM | | arent all versions of linux free? dont you only pay for suport? | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 3:34:38 AM | | what i am saying is that if there is anything wrong with my internet, my internet provider (cable company) will no longer provide me any support for my computer, only computers run with microsoft o/s's will they service. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 4:12:16 AM | | no unfortunatly the wont. but then again linux is not really any good for the end user anyway most of the ppl that use it can truble shoot software errors. so then generaly dont need tech suport unless its a problum with the internet its self. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 4:22:37 AM | | that's what i was trying to say, if there's a problem with the internet itself as in it's on the cable company's end, you're SOL because you have linux. Unless they can detect the problem from their end, they won't be coming to your house to check your connections. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 4:28:12 AM | | my best advice for you is go back to windows. its a much more user friendly os. yes it isnt as secure as linux but if you get xp pro with sp2, a router with nat firewall, a good virus scan and ad-aware you should be safe | |
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Posted: 3/28/2005 4:32:33 AM | not a chance, i hate windows and xp with sp2 was the most unstable thing i got my hands on. i love linux, find it user friendly, much easier interface than the red hat version i was using 10 years ago plus the programs like amsn, gimp, etc and much better than their microsoft counterparts. I found xp pro to be the most unstable versions of windows going.
with linux i don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars in firewalls, antivirus programs and a router.
Just means dad has to come over more often when my internet provider is being dumb. then again, when I had windows, they were over 3 times and couldn't figure out why i couldn't connect to the net. Got on the phone with dad, 5 minutes later I was surfing like a demon. | |
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