[psychedelos]

Alright, first of all, i've heard nothing but GREAT things about linux. I am going to get the parts for my computer on friday and I won't have access to my usual Windows XP for a week or so. Sooo, I am planning on installing Linux when I set everything up firday.

How will it work exactly? Do I download Linux from a website and burn it on a CD so i can boot it up or do I need windows on my computer first?

Next, is it possible to have Window and Linux installed at the same time? If so, will I run into any complications?Would an emulator work well?

Lastly, I think the only reason I will need Windows ever is for games (i.e. Half Life 2, Counterstrike:Source, Battlefield 2) If its somehow possible to run those games on Linux, i think i could make a Windows-free system.

Sorry for all these newbie questions, I'm a Linux virgin.

*EDIT* Go down 3-4 posts to see Specs

[Law]

Yes, go grap Ubuntu, it's recommended for starters, burn it to a cd, it'll be bootable, installation should be a breeze.

You can dual boot, install Windows XP first, then install your Linux distro. It will configure everything for you.

You should have Windows for your games, I dual boot into Windows just for gaming and the rest of my activity is all on Linux.

You're gonna have fun with Linux, if Ubuntu doesn't please you, there's a ton of Linux distro around. Try them all out and see what fits your machine.

You should list your hardwares spec, brand and stuff.

[Sevoma]

You can play CS:S and HL2 on linux, but I am not sure about B1942

[The General]

BF1942 works, but BF2 is kinda buggy in Cedega.

[psychedelos]

ATX Computer Cases
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811208006

Power Supplies
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817128002


Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128018

Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145566

Video Card( i know i went a bit overboard with this one... lol )
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130071

Processor ( I will OC this to at least 2.4, i've heard it can run 2.7+ easily)
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115005



I have the rest, but i don't see how it will be relevent

[macdude425]

NONE of the links work.

[jakec]

Originally posted by psychedelos
Alright, first of all, i've heard nothing but GREAT things about linux. I am going to get the parts for my computer on friday and I won't have access to my usual Windows XP for a week or so. Sooo, I am planning on installing Linux when I set everything up firday.

How will it work exactly? Do I download Linux from a website and burn it on a CD so i can boot it up or do I need windows on my computer first?

Next, is it possible to have Window and Linux installed at the same time? If so, will I run into any complications?Would an emulator work well?

Lastly, I think the only reason I will need Windows ever is for games (i.e. Half Life 2, Counterstrike:Source, Battlefield 1942) If its somehow possible to run those games on Linux, i think i could make a Windows-free system.

Sorry for all these newbie questions, I'm a Linux virgin.

It's O.K that your a Virgin, we will be gentle

yeah pretty much to answer your first question, you D/L the Linux flavor of your choice burn it to CD and bang.... it's that easy

Of couse it's possible to run windows and Linux at the same time this is called dual booting.

Now I have a Vendetta against emulators, tey are slow buggy and don't work well however there are games that work well under Linux as said above you can play CS, HL2 and Battlefeild you can find a short list here: http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...ht=Linux+games

as for Which distro Most people will reccomend ubuntu, and from what I have been told by my good friend and mentor The General the latest Version of Ubuntu is Solid. Also if you would Prefer KDE as oppose to Gnome there is Kubuntu. Both these Distros Ship CDs to your door Free:

https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
https://shipit.kubuntu.org/

as for my own reccomendations try these:

Kubuntu
http://www.kubuntu.org/

Mandriva
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/downloads/mirrors

PCLinuxOS .92
http://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/dist...glish/preview/
ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distr...glish/preview/

This is the distro I use and recommend, Why because it works right out of the box. No need to configure Everything, everything just works. It also comes as a 1 CD install that is a live CD that you can install later if you wish.

BeatrIX
http://www.watsky.net/download.html

Blag
http://www.blagblagblag.org/download/

Mephis
http://www.mepis.org/

Distros for older Hardware:

feather Linux
http://featherlinux.berlios.de/

Vector Linux 4.3
http://www.vectorlinux.com/

DSL
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

Puppy Linux
http://www.puppylinux.org/user/viewpage.php?page_id=3

Slackware
http://www.slackware.com/

SLAX Live CD
http://www.slax.org/

if your still unsure of the distro try these Distro Choosers:
http://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html
http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/

Then try some bedtime reading:
Found a great Site for Games,

http://www.opengl.org/applications/linux/games/

they are all free,

Linux Networking:

http://www.lesbell.com.au/Home.nsf/0...b?OpenDocument

Sharing files between Windows and Linux

http://www.fbeedle.com/technote/03-0...5/etude15.html

Linux reviews

http://linuxtoday.com/

Linux online bible

http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

Linux Distribution Links
http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/
http://www.distromania.com/
Linuxquestions.org

using knoppix to rescue files
http://www.shockfamily.net/cedric/knoppix/

Linux Tutorials: Introduction to Linux, Hands on guide
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/index.html

Ultimate guide for beginners
http://www.linuxlots.com/~jam/

The beginners Linux guide
http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/

Linux Laptops
http://www.linux-laptop.net/
http://www.tuxmobil.org/

Windows V Linux a comparison
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_vs._Linux
http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/Linux.vs.Windows.html

Installing Mempis
http://www.mepisguides.com/install/i...artitions.html
http://www.mepisguides.com/install/i...and-clear.html

Installing GRUB to USB
http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/grub_intro

Dual boot Ubuntu 6.06 +XP
http://www.ubufied.com/2006/11/01/ub...nshots/#more-4

Installing Kubuntu 6.10 +XP
http://www.ubufied.com/2006/11/01/ku...nshots/#more-1

Gnome Vs KDE
http://www.illusionary.com/GNOMEvKDE.html

Linux Survival
http://www.linuxsurvival.com/index.p...CE&mid=&ceid=5

Learn Linux
http://learnlinux.tsf.org.za/moodle/

useful List of Linux websites:
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...threadid=64151

Equivalents to windows software:
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...threadid=44555

hope this Helps,

Jake

[Law]

Originally posted by psychedelos
CD / DVD Burners (RW Drives)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16827151133

ATX Computer Cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16811208006

Sound Cards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16829102002

Power Supplies
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817128002

Keyboards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16823109148

Cooling
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16835100007
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16835118019

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16813128018

Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820145566

Video Card( i know i went a bit overboard with this one... lol )
http://www.newegg.com/product/produ...N82E16814130071

Processor ( I will OC this to at least 2.4, i've heard it can run 2.7+ easily)
http://www.newegg.com/product/produ...N82E16819115005

HD
http://www.newegg.com/product/produ...N82E16822144701

All we like to know is the motherboard, if you have any wireless card and what type of video card, the rest should be fine on Linux (Processor, HD, CD/DVD drive, Memory)

The wireless card is the most troublesome, and the sound card.

You have to supply the actual link to the product, not the link that's on your account since that's only cached on your machine and can't be seen by others.

[The General]

Again, how do people screw up links again? Copy and paste and it becomes a link ... at which point does it get the "..." in it? I have NEVER had this problem.

[psychedelos]

... wtf? Well, i must of linked it from the wrong place... lol, sorry abou that one guys. I'll edit them in a second

I see what i did now, i feel sheepish

By the way, i meant Battlefield 2, not 1942,

Don't know if that changes anything.

Another edit, can I first install Ubuntu and then install Win XP a few days later? Or do I have to have Win XP before Ubuntu