Linux?

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Punk

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Hello,

I would like to try a Linux on my computer. I have a 15GB partition on my second HD and would like to put Linux on it. Is it enough?

Also which version should I use? I'm a total noob of linux, I just want to try it. Also is Linux only good at programming or is it good a digital pictures/video like MAC is (comparing to XP)?

Can someone give me a step by step help on how to install Linux? I don't know a lot about OSes :).

Thanks :)
 
www.ubuntu.com and download the program, then make a boot CD. You can choose to try it on your computer without changing your current OS. I'm still playing around with it on my Sony, but havn't decided if I'm going to switch over.
 
I would like to try a Linux on my computer. I have a 15GB partition on my second HD and would like to put Linux on it. Is it enough?
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15 GB will be more than enough. You'll have to break it down into at least two partitions though still (One for Swap, one for the OS).

Also which version should I use? I'm a total noob of linux, I just want to try it.
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The general consensus among the Linux community is that Ubuntu is the most user-friendly to those wanting to try it out, while still maintaining a similar (default) feel that Windows gives. It's not to say it's just for beginners though, it will still give you complete control over the entire OS when you want it. Others have found SUSE or Mint is nice, too. I would stay away from Gentoo to start out on - it's geared towards a bit more advanced users.

Also is Linux only good at programming or is it good a digital pictures/video like MAC is (comparing to XP)?
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FWIW, on my system, Ubuntu smokes Windows when it comes to multimedia, both video and sound quality. Each OS utilizes the exact same hardware, yet Ubuntu gives a much sharper image and crisper sound.

Can someone give me a step by step help on how to install Linux? I don't know a lot about OSes .
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Generally the same for each Distro - visit it's homepage, download the version you want (Live CD if applicable or Text-installer), and burn it as a .iso. Reboot, boot to your CD, and select Install.
 
patrickv said:
swap is the portion of the hard drive that linux uses as virtual memory when it runs out of physical memory. same as the windows swap
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Oh ok, I had never heard of it :P

Does it depend on how much RAM you have? I have 1.4 GB.

I'm downloading Kubuntu KDE4 8.04. In the description, it looked good for imaging. Am I right?

Thanks for your help so far :)
 
I'm buirning the image right now.

Will all my programs run on Linux?

Or at least Itunes or Msn Messenger?
 
Why not just make a virtual machine of linux? That way you don't have to fuss with partitions, and Microsoft's Virtual PC is a free download.
 
tlarkin said:
Why not just make a virtual machine of linux? That way you don't have to fuss with partitions, and Microsoft's Virtual PC is a free download.
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What exactly is the difference?

Also the hard drive is already partitioned, I have two partitions, one I use to keep all of my picture (this one must not be deleted at any time) and the other one I want to use for Kubuntu.

I tried it and it didn't work:

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Punk said:
I'm buirning the image right now.

Will all my programs run on Linux?

Or at least Itunes or Msn Messenger?
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There are linux versions of many common programs. Itunes won't work but if you have an ipod, you can still use it. There's a program called gtkpod that will allow you to sync your ipod. Instead a msn messenger, you can use gaim. It supports msn so you'll still have your contacts and everything.
 
Hmmm. Refresh my memory for your System specs? Honestly, I've never seen that error before. Rather than google some of the code and seeing what pops up and giving the wrong info, I'd make sure there are no known hardware issues.
 
Your hard drive is giving I/O errors which is not good. What file system did you format it in?

I still vote you just make a Linux virtual machine.
 
Linux is over-rated. Switched back to WinXP and happy about it.

With Ubuntu, I noticed that every night around 8PM, I get these massive downloads of +200MB out of thin air, even though I am not using the internet at that time... Want to secretly steal my CPU power crunching downloaded (astronomy, or w/e conspiracy) data from NASA/the government eh?
 
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