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Pickering · 12-10-2005, 02:51 PM

how can i use Linux with my pc in which window XP is installed? can anyone pls give me some insructions?

Lordmord · 12-11-2005, 12:28 AM

yes you can, by dual booting. It means that they will be to OS that the computer can boot from.

1) Defrag your hard drive.
2) Create a partition. Use Partition Magic
3) install linux into the computer. Follow the instruction carefully. and install in to the 2nd partition.
4) then there you have it.

timothyb89 · 12-11-2005, 01:10 AM

ok...

I have never really done this but it should work..
(1.)Get a Knoppix CD, and boot your computer with it
(2.)From the main Knoppix menu, find QTParted (Search for it if you want) and open it
(3.)Change the partition size for you main drive to about 20-30 GB so you get unpartitioned space. (if you have that much space) QTParted is free and comes with Knoppix. You will want some free, unpartitioned space if you want to keep your current windows install, because most Linux installers can't change your windows install's partition. When you have about 10 GB of unpartitioned space, go ahead and boot in your linux installer. At least in the Fedora Core 3 Install, you can choose, "Use free Space" inthe part for partitioning.

That *should* be it.

If you need more help, if you have ICQ or AIM you can instant message me at the ICQ address 265177680

And there is no need to worry; I'm online

(NOTE: Installing Linux, and partitioning can easily destroy your hard drive)

krimson_king · 12-11-2005, 01:50 AM

um, usually you can find out how to do it on the website you get it from. most versions are pretty easy and have detailed instructions

Pickering · 12-11-2005, 02:26 AM

it seems difficult but i will try it. thank you!

12-10-2005, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pickering New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	OS Problem how can i use Linux with my pc in which window XP is installed? can anyone pls give me some insructions?

12-11-2005, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	ok... I have never really done this but it should work.. (1.)Get a Knoppix CD, and boot your computer with it (2.)From the main Knoppix menu, find QTParted (Search for it if you want) and open it (3.)Change the partition size for you main drive to about 20-30 GB so you get unpartitioned space. (if you have that much space) QTParted is free and comes with Knoppix. You will want some free, unpartitioned space if you want to keep your current windows install, because most Linux installers can't change your windows install's partition. When you have about 10 GB of unpartitioned space, go ahead and boot in your linux installer. At least in the Fedora Core 3 Install, you can choose, "Use free Space" inthe part for partitioning. That should be it. If you need more help, if you have ICQ or AIM you can instant message me at the ICQ address 265177680 And there is no need to worry; I'm online (NOTE: Installing Linux, and partitioning can easily destroy your hard drive) __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299

12-11-2005, 01:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
krimson_king Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: connecticut Age: 21 Posts: 466	um, usually you can find out how to do it on the website you get it from. most versions are pretty easy and have detailed instructions __________________ sí, señor.

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12-11-2005, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lordmord Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 175	yes you can, by dual booting. It means that they will be to OS that the computer can boot from. 1) Defrag your hard drive. 2) Create a partition. Use Partition Magic 3) install linux into the computer. Follow the instruction carefully. and install in to the 2nd partition. 4) then there you have it.

12-11-2005, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pickering New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	it seems difficult but i will try it. thank you!