Just curious

[vman]

anyone here use Linux?

[detailer]

Linux

 

No-But I am seriously considering a dual boot system as I partitioned my hard drive to allow for it during my last OS reinstall.I'd like to see a demo first,but I've read a lot of good things-not prone to infection-needs no defragging-etc.Look into Ubuntu-totally free and includes FF browser.

[vman]

http://wubi-installer.org/

 

 

Way ahead of you lol

[deville]

anyone here use Linux?

 

Sure, made a partition and trying out ubuntu, prior to fixing old laptop and

getting it running. am a real noob, though

[vman]

Sure, made a partition and trying out ubuntu, prior to fixing old laptop and

getting it running. am a real noob, though

 

 

Ditto, but i want to be able to take DSL and somehow find a way to install XP apps, such as super antispyware and such, and use those to fix a regular computer, all on a single cd. DSL is damn small linux, which is 50mb. Dont know if i can, but hey its worth a try...

[detailer]

Question

 

Vman-Wish I had seen that before I partitioned my hard drive.Is that going to install on the same side of the wall as Windows? If so,that partition was a mistake.

[vman]

Not 100% sure, but it enables you to boot into windows and linux. When it starts up, it gives you an option to go to either windows or the linux you installed. Its pretty cool...

[detailer]

Yeah-I got that part,but I want to know if the data's going on the same side of the partition with Windows.Trying to find that out-let me know if you do.

[vman]

I think it does...because when you install it, you can see the ubuntu folder in My computer.

[detailer]

Gotcha-So under My Computer,it is shown as a separate entry-but if you open C:, is it there as well?-aside from the set up file,which I assume would be under program files if that's where you normally download to.Not meaning to be a PITA,I'm really interested in going this route.

[vman]

No, i do not think it is in the C drive. Just try it out and see for yourself, its really sweet.

[deville]

No, i do not think it is in the C drive. Just try it out and see for yourself, its really sweet.

 

http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download/ubuntupocketguide-v1-1.zip

 

There's like a good starting guide for ubuntu. Also, I think that it is in it's own partition, but if you use their "wubi?" leaves like an uninstallerand some other stuff on the c: drive. I totally agree vman, very fast load up, Really simple easy to use drop down menus, is really great. D:

[detailer]

Thanks for the info deville-have much experience with it(Linux)? Checked some screenshots-looks like it's a whole different language,and installing programs appears a bit confusing,at least to me.

[vman]

Some apps install automatically, opening up with firefox and all...but there are other programs that you must download, open up with the terminal using sudo app something something, i dont know but yes its a bit more complex...but MUCH more safer.

[deville]

Thanks for the info deville-have much experience with it(Linux)? Checked some screenshots-looks like it's a whole different language,and installing programs appears a bit confusing,at least to me.

 

Hey Detailer;

 

No, still pretty much a newbie on this. Yes, it is totally different, but then

learning windows was a chore, at least for me. You know, gonna have to look into, if I can sync my windows mobile pda with the linux calendar.

http://www.getdeb.net/, is another place to find software and stuff