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Edited by restin84, 27 November 2010 - 04:48 PM.
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 04:15 PM
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I was wondering what is the best way to run Linux. I would like to start using it but I'm not sure if I should run it on a separate machine or just partition the hard drive on either my desktop or laptop. Any advice?
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 05:01 PM
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You may want to try running it from a live CD a few times, to get a feel for it.
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 06:39 PM
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WingedPanther said:
You may want to try running it from a live CD a few times, to get a feel for it.
That sounds like a good idea. Can you recommend a good location to download from?
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 06:49 PM
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It really depends on the distro you're thinking about using.
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 06:15 AM
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What a weird question. I guess that you're a Windows user. What's the best way to install Windows? I bet you can't really answer that, because there isn't really a "best" way to do it.
I also assume that you didn't chose a distro yet, so here's a good quiz -
zegenie Studios Linux Distribution Chooser
Please be honest. Take it, post the result and tell us what do you want to get from your distro. Do you want it to be advanced, or easy to use? Light or heavy? Fast or flashy? Just tell us what you want from a good OS.
Then, we'll be able to tell you if the quiz was right and send you a link to a live CD/DVD.
Good luck, and welcome to the UNIX world. I hope you'll stay :)
Mike.
I also assume that you didn't chose a distro yet, so here's a good quiz -
zegenie Studios Linux Distribution Chooser
Please be honest. Take it, post the result and tell us what do you want to get from your distro. Do you want it to be advanced, or easy to use? Light or heavy? Fast or flashy? Just tell us what you want from a good OS.
Then, we'll be able to tell you if the quiz was right and send you a link to a live CD/DVD.
Good luck, and welcome to the UNIX world. I hope you'll stay :)
Mike.
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 05:42 PM
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What a weird question. I guess that you're a Windows user. What's the best way to install Windows?
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 05:57 PM
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100% Ubuntu, Opensuse, and Linux Mint. I'll be taking a course next semester on linux/unix essentials. I want to get into the research and development side of computer science and I'm told that linux is becoming more widely used. Also, want to learn my way around a text based OS. I have a Mac now and an HP laptop(hence why I asked my original question)...whats the difference between the Mac OS terminal and something that I might see in Linux?
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 06:01 PM
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Mac OS is based off of BSD which has great roots in UNIX, The Linux kernel is also based on UNIX thus it has fairly similar commands with OSX.
I would recommend Ubuntu most certainly -- although many people had claimed Mint is a simpler distribution (it is based off of Ubuntu actually, so no harm in choosing that if you like the feel of it)
The two downloads can be found here:
Ubuntu homepage | Ubuntu
Main Page - Linux Mint
The operating systems should utilize a friendly installer, and install a bootloader for you so you can choose between Windows and your Linux before you start up. Feel free to ask about anything with Linux, it's fun!
I would recommend Ubuntu most certainly -- although many people had claimed Mint is a simpler distribution (it is based off of Ubuntu actually, so no harm in choosing that if you like the feel of it)
The two downloads can be found here:
Ubuntu homepage | Ubuntu
Main Page - Linux Mint
The operating systems should utilize a friendly installer, and install a bootloader for you so you can choose between Windows and your Linux before you start up. Feel free to ask about anything with Linux, it's fun!
Be sure to read the updated FAQ! || Health is achieved through the same 10,000 steps.
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 10:02 PM
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 11:07 PM
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i recommend to install it in new partition.......like what i did with mine....... i got 3 operating systems in my laptop....... windows xp sp2, windows 7 and linux debian........ here is what i did with mine.. first i install windows xp sp2 in 1 partition, then 2nd i install windows 7 in 2nd partition, then finally i install debian linux with my 3rd hdd partition........ hope this serves as good reference to you....... and to co-forumers.........goodluck!!
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 06:06 AM
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Why'd you want XP and 7 on the same computer, dual booted?
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 11:01 AM
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Nullw0rm said:
Mac OS is based off of BSD which has great roots in UNIX, The Linux kernel is also based on UNIX thus it has fairly similar commands with OSX.
I would recommend Ubuntu most certainly -- although many people had claimed Mint is a simpler distribution (it is based off of Ubuntu actually, so no harm in choosing that if you like the feel of it)
The two downloads can be found here:
Ubuntu homepage | Ubuntu
Main Page - Linux Mint
The operating systems should utilize a friendly installer, and install a bootloader for you so you can choose between Windows and your Linux before you start up. Feel free to ask about anything with Linux, it's fun!
I would recommend Ubuntu most certainly -- although many people had claimed Mint is a simpler distribution (it is based off of Ubuntu actually, so no harm in choosing that if you like the feel of it)
The two downloads can be found here:
Ubuntu homepage | Ubuntu
Main Page - Linux Mint
The operating systems should utilize a friendly installer, and install a bootloader for you so you can choose between Windows and your Linux before you start up. Feel free to ask about anything with Linux, it's fun!
Except GNU/Linux isn't actually based on UNIX, it's just POSIX compatible. There is a difference. The difference between a Mac and GNU/Linux terminal is the Mac terminal is a cage, where as the GNU/Linux terminal is more of an opening to freedom. I thought it was a known fact that Jobs likes to lock down his devices?
If you are going into computer science, you may want a distrobution more advanced than Ubuntu. Something that will give you more options when installing or configuring. Like Gentoo or Arch Linu, and you can really learn to use a computer.
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