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Old 03-08-2005, 05:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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hey guys i've been using windows all my life and i think it's time for me to try something a bit new. what's a good linux program to use for a beginer? i also still wanna be able to use xp for when i play games and what not.
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You mean you want a distribution of Linux? There's a few. Mandrake is good for beginners.

To be able to use Windows as well, you need to dual boot. You need to partition your hard drive into 2 partitions for Windows and Linux. The Linux you are instaling should take care of the bootloader.
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cool...is there a place to where i can read up on all of this stuff?
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ahhh b-e-a-utiful thanks ever so much
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