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    linux qustion

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006.

  1. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    i always wanted to try linux but im kinda afraid to,when you get linux do you have to compiel the os urself like build it from scratch?

    or is it like windows ya pop in the cd and it installs itself?
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Two years ago I would have said stay away to any linux neebie. Being that I had a BAD experince with Fedora and Grub.

    But now it's almost as easy as installing windows, depending which linux I felt the same way you do. Two years ago I would have said stay away OS you choose.

    Download and install Ubuntu. It's the easiest for myself and most, and picks up the most hardware from install.

    As with compiling after install, it's mostly copy & paste in terminal.

    Just make sure u know how to partition
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Oct 21, 2006
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  3. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    oh right cool thanks i just might try linux
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006
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  4. timberwolf

    timberwolf Notebook Consultant

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    Unless you have a spare computer, you might prefer to try one of the many Linux Live CD distributions available. These versions of Linux have been created to run from the CD, and with some restrictions such as slower loading time, will give you an idea of what linux can be like.

    There is a lot of choice with Linux, just look at distrowatch.com to see just a few of the popular ones.
     
    timberwolf, Oct 21, 2006
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  5. rockharder

    rockharder Notebook Evangelist

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    If you like to compile everything from scratch, Gentoo gives you that luxury. For normal users, Ubuntu/Fedora/Suse are good for desktop install, sometimes easier than WinOS. I have a Dell 430 with dual boot XP and Ubuntu. XP still asks me the on LCD usb hub driver while Ubuntu complain me nothing but use it.
     
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  6. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    I recommend Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 - its organised very well, and has good hardware support.
    Or Mandriva 2007 which was just released.
    These two are quite easy to install, in many cases easier than windows.
     
    wearetheborg, Oct 21, 2006
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  7. zachtib

    zachtib Notebook Consultant

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    Ubuntu is now a Live CD that give you the option to install after you boot into it.

    If you want to try ubuntu, wait ~5 more days, the next release is due to come out on October 26, though you can download the RC now
     
    zachtib, Oct 21, 2006
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  8. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I'd say it's easier. What other OS lets you surf the net whilst you install it?
     
    Lysander, Oct 21, 2006
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  9. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    dang lets u surf while ur installing it thats pimp.
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006
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