lenux for newbie

ineedhelp :-) · 12-11-2006, 09:53 PM

what is the best/easest linux to use, and where do i get it and how do i use it?

clueless!!

**Fr4665** · 12-12-2006, 03:51 AM

id say go download a copy of ubuntus live CD and just pop it into the CD drive. also knoppix is a very nice live CD distro. just google for Ubuntu and Knoppix and you will find the answers in less then 5 minutes

**K-B** · 12-12-2006, 04:16 AM

Yes. Grab a desktop copy of Ubuntu. You can try Linux out without making any changes to your computer. What it does is start your computer from the CD, not the hard drive. When you remove the CD and restart your computer, XP never knows that you were running linux. Then, if you like it, you can click to start the installer, and install it to your Hard drive.

**Bartender** · 12-12-2006, 07:29 AM

How much RAM you got? If over 256, then by all means try out an Ubuntu or SimplyMepis or PCLinuxOS LiveCD, which can be test-run from the CD without making any changes to your computer.

If you've got 128 or less, the LiveCD probly won't run, or it may run but take hours to get to the desktop.

In that case you'll want to either get more RAM (IMO the better option unless you really don't want to spend any more money on an old PC) or get ahold of the alternate install CD. With the alternate CD you have to install the OS to see how it's going to work.

arochester · 12-12-2006, 07:34 AM

See "Linux Distribution Chooser" at http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php or "What Linux distribution should you try?" at http://desktoplinuxathome.com/distro.html

**TheMatt** · 12-12-2006, 02:40 PM

Check this out:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/705661-post10.html
If you are willing to pay a little bit, go for Linspire, you will love it if you are used to Windows. If not, OpenSUSE or Ubuntu are both free and have a simple GUI.

ineedhelp :-) · 12-12-2006, 09:52 PM

actually, I'm looking for a permenant oporating system for a different computer...does that change anything?

**Fr4665** · 12-13-2006, 01:33 AM

´well you can still go with one of the Live CD's test it out what is the best for you and then install it. I favor Ubuntu cause its nice and easy but i cant manage to get WINE installed .....

check out this link "See "Linux Distribution Chooser" at http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php or "What Linux distribution should you try?" at http://desktoplinuxathome.com/distro.html "

that arochester posted

ineedhelp :-) · 12-16-2006, 10:31 AM

how do i make a boot disc after i have downloaded and extracted linux?

ineedhelp :-) · 12-16-2006, 10:50 AM

well, what's the easiest way to install it with Windows XP?

**K-B** · 12-16-2006, 11:43 AM

download a free program like ImgBurn and burn the image (iso) file that your downloaded. Or use Nero but Nero can make serious problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ineedhelp :-)

how do i make a boot disc after i have downloaded and extracted linux?

What Linux distro did you download?

ineedhelp :-) · 12-16-2006, 12:03 PM

i got umm feather linux...

**Kalim** · 12-16-2006, 01:26 PM

Boot from CD, i.e. restart computer>Press F8 at start up POST (black) screen>choose CD-ROM to boot from first and hit enter while the CD is inside.

It should run from the CD then.

I recommend, Ubuntu 6.06, Ubuntu 6.10, Mandriva 2007 and Fedora Core 5 for a noob using the Desktop/Live CD's first.

My latest installs as a starter

**K-B** · 12-16-2006, 03:53 PM

Not to discourage you, but I really would suggest you try something other than Feather...it is designed for Live use and is very small size...you won't get many programs to try with it. Also, you are at a disadvantage with it because it is a less used distro, and therefore not many people have written how-to's, neither is there a help forum for it.
I'd suggest you try something new user-friendly like what Kalim suggested. That is, unless you have a valid reason for using Feather, like an older computer, no hard drive space, or no broadband internet to download the full-sized distributions.

12-11-2006, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ineedhelp :-) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP	lenux for newbie what is the best/easest linux to use, and where do i get it and how do i use it? clueless!!

12-12-2006, 03:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	id say go download a copy of ubuntus live CD and just pop it into the CD drive. also knoppix is a very nice live CD distro. just google for Ubuntu and Knoppix and you will find the answers in less then 5 minutes __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

12-12-2006, 04:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
K-B Mod. Linux, Wrench Turner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,884 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Yes. Grab a desktop copy of Ubuntu. You can try Linux out without making any changes to your computer. What it does is start your computer from the CD, not the hard drive. When you remove the CD and restart your computer, XP never knows that you were running linux. Then, if you like it, you can click to start the installer, and install it to your Hard drive. __________________

12-12-2006, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Check this out: http://www.techsupportforum.com/705661-post10.html If you are willing to pay a little bit, go for Linspire, you will love it if you are used to Windows. If not, OpenSUSE or Ubuntu are both free and have a simple GUI. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-13-2006, 01:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	´well you can still go with one of the Live CD's test it out what is the best for you and then install it. I favor Ubuntu cause its nice and easy but i cant manage to get WINE installed ..... check out this link "See "Linux Distribution Chooser" at http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php or "What Linux distribution should you try?" at http://desktoplinuxathome.com/distro.html " that arochester posted __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

12-12-2006, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,285 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	How much RAM you got? If over 256, then by all means try out an Ubuntu or SimplyMepis or PCLinuxOS LiveCD, which can be test-run from the CD without making any changes to your computer. If you've got 128 or less, the LiveCD probly won't run, or it may run but take hours to get to the desktop. In that case you'll want to either get more RAM (IMO the better option unless you really don't want to spend any more money on an old PC) or get ahold of the alternate install CD. With the alternate CD you have to install the OS to see how it's going to work.

12-12-2006, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
arochester Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dunoon, Scotland Posts: 11 OS: Kubuntu	See "Linux Distribution Chooser" at http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php or "What Linux distribution should you try?" at http://desktoplinuxathome.com/distro.html

12-12-2006, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
ineedhelp :-) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP	actually, I'm looking for a permenant oporating system for a different computer...does that change anything?

12-16-2006, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
ineedhelp :-) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP	how do i make a boot disc after i have downloaded and extracted linux?

12-16-2006, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
ineedhelp :-) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP	well, what's the easiest way to install it with Windows XP?

12-16-2006, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
ineedhelp :-) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP	i got umm feather linux...

12-16-2006, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Boot from CD, i.e. restart computer>Press F8 at start up POST (black) screen>choose CD-ROM to boot from first and hit enter while the CD is inside. It should run from the CD then. I recommend, Ubuntu 6.06, Ubuntu 6.10, Mandriva 2007 and Fedora Core 5 for a noob using the Desktop/Live CD's first. My latest installs as a starter

12-16-2006, 03:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
K-B Mod. Linux, Wrench Turner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,884 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Not to discourage you, but I really would suggest you try something other than Feather...it is designed for Live use and is very small size...you won't get many programs to try with it. Also, you are at a disadvantage with it because it is a less used distro, and therefore not many people have written how-to's, neither is there a help forum for it. I'd suggest you try something new user-friendly like what Kalim suggested. That is, unless you have a valid reason for using Feather, like an older computer, no hard drive space, or no broadband internet to download the full-sized distributions. __________________