Linux

[BaronAsh]

As I am still having problems with my pc I have decided to ditch Vista and go for Linux, now my next problem is how do I get Linux?

My problems stem directly from Vista and its related software so please help me get Linux so I can give Microsoft the finger.

Links and instructions appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

It's insert disc, follow onscreen instructions and use. Couldn't be simpler. I sugest either ubuntu or mandriva.

THE PENGUIN RULES YOU!

 

[BaronAsh]

It's insert disc, follow onscreen instructions and use. Couldn't be simpler. I sugest either ubuntu or mandriva.

THE PENGUIN RULES YOU!

Yeah but none of the stores were I live carry it.

 

[Baby Tea]

You download it for free.

Http://www.ubuntu.com

I don't know the Mandriva site, though I'm assuming it's just as simple.

 

[Gxas]

It's insert disc, follow onscreen instructions and use. Couldn't be simpler. I sugest either ubuntu or mandriva.

THE PENGUIN RULES YOU!

Yeah but none of the stores were I live carry it.

Lol... you made my day with that comment. Take some time to learn about something before switching to it.

You have to download the software. Linux is Open-source and free. You have to burn the data you download to a disc and then install it with that burnt disc.

I facepalmed twice after reading your post. Really, you'd be better sticking with Windows because you will be totally lost with Linux otherwise.

 

[Baby Tea]

Lol... you made my day with that comment. Take some time to learn about something before switching to it.

You have to download the software. Linux is Open-source and free. You have to burn the data you download to a disc and then install it with that burnt disc.

I facepalmed twice after reading your post. Really, you'd be better sticking with Windows because you will be totally lost with Linux otherwise.

Oh come on, we were all new to Linux once. It wasn't too long ago I was a Windows man through and through. Let the man learn! Don't push him back into the dark abyss that is: Windows.

 

[BaronAsh]

Holy shit 694mbs

Do I actually have to burn it to a disc or can I just mount the image?

 

[Easykill]

I was thinking about doing that myself, but it would require a lot of learning and I'm unsure whether you need to wipe your computer files to change, someone said you did once, and I can sorta see why.

 

[Good morning blues]

Holy shit 694mbs

Do I actually have to burn it to a disc or can I just mount the image?

Well, if you have a way of keeping your disc image mounted while restarting your computer, I guess you could do that.

 

[crazy-j]

macs own

end of story

 

[Alex_P]

macs own

end of story

Hey, chief, if you read the first post you'll see that he wants to try to install a new OS on hardware he already owns. Unless you seriously think he should try to put together a Hackintosh (in that case, a lot more guidance than just "macs own" is needed), your comment is rather useless here.

-- Alex

 

[BaronAsh]

My next question would be how do I know whats compatible with Linux?

 

[NewClassic_v1legacy]

My next question would be how do I know whats compatible with Linux?

Same way to check with everything else, which is the system requirements. Most of the Linux dystros have a sort of "Code your own driver" appeal to them, but I believe Ubuntu has a very large list of compatible drivers on their site, although I could be wrong.

 

[shatnershaman]

My next question would be how do I know whats compatible with Linux?

Assume all won't so when nothing does you won't be sad. Unless it specfically states Linux Compatibility (like FireFox or Open Office) it won't work unless you get WINE which emulates windows but it is limited. Unless your a techie and can do the above and make your own drivers.

 

[Nordstrom]

Probably the easiest way that requires the least risk is to use Wubi to install Ubuntu linux.

http://wubi-installer.org/

You can download Wubi and install it from windows. It takes a while because it involves that long download. Afterwards, you end up with a dual-boot computer where you can choose either Linux or Windows when you boot up. If linux doesn't work for you, you can uninstall it from Windows.

 

[BaronAsh]

Ok is there any way to take the information from windows and send it to Linux?

Example: wireless router requires disc to install any way to send that information to Linux?

 

[cleverlymadeup]

macs own

end of story

compared to what?

windows? sorry they have no games, any software advantages they may have had in speed have not been around for 10 years now and a security record just as bad

linux/unix? well they were so jealous of those os's they made a cheap imitation with all the security of a team of corp lawyers if you reveal any security issues

so how are they better?

 

[superbleeder12]

Reading from the posts of OP, I'd recommend just putting up with Vista. I'm not saying that Linux is for computer Elites, but you should do some research, google is your friend.

Maybe go out and buy a book about one of the distro's you're interested in. they usually come with a live cd from which you can boot to and try out the OS before you commit to it.

I'm running Ubuntu on my desktop and its great, my only problem is with those damned broadcom wireless adapters X(

 

[Easykill]

Probably the easiest way that requires the least risk is to use Wubi to install Ubuntu linux.

http://wubi-installer.org/

You can download Wubi and install it from windows. It takes a while because it involves that long download. Afterwards, you end up with a dual-boot computer where you can choose either Linux or Windows when you boot up. If linux doesn't work for you, you can uninstall it from Windows.

Thank you, I just downloaded that. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet though.