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    Steps to install RH Linux on dell 1420 laptop?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by vadan, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. vadan

    vadan Newbie

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    hai
    please let me know the steps for installing RH linux 9 on dell 1420 new laptop?
    is it that if i partition the C drive i loose the data?
    thanks in advance
    Vadan
     
    vadan, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not familiar with RH Linux, but if you want to keep the OS already installed and the data it contains, just downsize the partition where it lives and install Linux on the unused portion. You can use the entire disk, which will erase your data.

    If you're unsure exactly how to do this, you probably should back up whatever data and info is important for you to keep.


    Edit: Forgot to suggest GParted to help with the partitioning.
     
    bmwrob, Feb 28, 2008
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    altimar Notebook Enthusiast

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    vadan, is there a specific reason you want Red Hat 9? You will have a lot of trouble getting a 5-year-old distro working on brand-new hardware, if you can at all. I would go with Fedora 8 which is the latest community-driven Red Hat version.
     
    altimar, Mar 3, 2008
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