linux

20mm · 03-08-2005, 05:55 PM

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.

m3trj · 03-09-2005, 02:57 PM

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.

20mm · 03-09-2005, 07:04 PM

cool...is there a place to where i can read up on all of this stuff?

horndude · 03-09-2005, 07:33 PM

http://www.linux.org
http://www.tldp.org

20mm · 03-09-2005, 08:15 PM

ahhh b-e-a-utiful thanks ever so much

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03-09-2005, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
20mm Super Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 348	cool...is there a place to where i can read up on all of this stuff?

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horndude Master Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,532	http://www.linux.org http://www.tldp.org

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20mm Super Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 348	ahhh b-e-a-utiful thanks ever so much