New Categories about Open Source operating systems and software/hardware

[FreeEnergy]

download the iso file to a cd. then boot from the cd...press enter when the xubuntu screens comes up. now it will run a series of tests to see if your pc is compatible, if everything goes well xubuntu will start up and you will see a desktop (like windows). then see how you like xubuntu (play around with stuff and take a look around), if you do just click the install button on your desktop. then you will have the option to slit your hard drive for dual booting installation etc.

[FreeEnergy]

also when you  run xubuntu you can go under your windows hard drive and view all your files. you cant edit files but you can view/copy them.

[bluedemon]

If you are setting up a dual boot system on your hard drive, it is fairly easy to do with fedora.  Once you have your partitions set up,  INSTALL WINDOWS FIRST to keep from having major headaches.  When you install fedora you can have it install the bootloader(grub or lilo), and it gives you an option to be able to dual boot with windows during the process.  If you install Windows last it will overwrite the master boot record disabling the linux bootloader.  This will leave you without access to your linux partition without using a boot disk or having to manually set things up again.

[wile_coyote7]

I think it would be a good idea to have a section devoted to the OpenSource movement. It's your PC....YOUR way. NOT the M$ way.

If you are looking for a really good linux distro, I have found an Ubuntu derived distro that looks great and is easy to use, maintain, and update. It works great on a PC or laptop. Check it out: http://linuxmint.com/

Actually ANY Ubuntu derived distro would be good for anyone new to linux.

I've been involved in the linux community for many years now. I am even a co-developer of a linux distro which can be seen at: http://www.7linux.com
It's still a work in progress as there are only 2 people actively developing it at the moment. It needs alot of work but it's fast and it's has  been a really great learning process for me.


REMEMBER:
This is Linux country. If you listen carefully, you can hear windows reboot...

[rwoll]

Hi Stefan,

if you want to use a simple way to try a Linux-Distribution with a Windows-PC:
use VMWare-Player from:
http://www.vmware.com/de/products/player
It is absolutely free and you must change nothing on your Windows-PC. It is a PC on a PC.
Then download a ready to use virtual machine from:
http://www.vmware.com/appliances
Here you will find some of the most popular linux-distros like ubuntu, suse, fedora, debian or redhat.

Regards Rainer