Dual Boot Linux/Win7

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bmigga

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I'm thinking about creating a dual boot system on my desktop, but had a few questions about doing so.

Firstly, I understand some Linux OS's have a "live" feature which is a no install, "trial run" as you could say. I'm not exactly sure as to which Linux I should use, but do note that i'll be working in Networking within 2 years or so. Is there a staple Linux OS that I should be comfortable with? I was just going to try out a Mint 12 KDE but could not find a "live" test out version. If there is a good solid Linux OS that I should be comfortable with, then i'll go with that one over the Mint 12.

Also, any good references as a tutorial? I was planning on using this one:
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http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9059/dual-boot-your-pre-installed-windows-7-computer-with-ubuntu/

Any helpful tips or common mistakes that you all have run into? Thanks a lot!
 
there is a tutorial on the forums here. Its in my sig. As for which one to use, I would say stick with mint 12 KDE. Some like Ubuntu, but I don't like the direction that they have gone here recently.
 
wolfeking said:
there is a tutorial on the forums here. Its in my sig. As for which one to use, I would say stick with mint 12 KDE. Some like Ubuntu, but I don't like the direction that they have gone here recently.
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Wow, that's a lot of helpful information! Is there a live version of Mint 12 KDE?
 
The Linux Mint 12 KDE is a live disc. I installed mine while in Live mode.
It is best to have internet access while installing as it updates during install.

http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1927

Look in the upper left corner for install.

thumb_lisa.png
 
The package base of Mint 12 aka "Lisa" is Ubuntu Oneiric.

I don't know what NA's use. I personally don't know one.
 
ubuntu is a good system, at least it has been in the past. I personally do not like the newer style, reminds me of Metro from windows. If you want a stable system Ubuntu or Mint will do the job about the same.

As far as the live disk, 99% of the linux distros out come by default with a live disk .iso. Mint, Ubuntu, and Crunchbang do for sure, and I think fedora does too.
 
Since I've been on, I've downloaded Ubuntu 11.10 (actually using it right now)

However, I've noticed it's a bit slow. I downloaded it from this link:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer

This ISN'T the full version, correct? However, when I booted up, I was able to select whether to boot into Windows or Ubuntu, which makes me think that this IS a final version. Still VERY new to Linux, so not really sure whats final and whats not right now..
 
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