A Couple of Questions

Thundaar · 07-15-2007, 04:20 PM

First off, I have an Acer Aspire 5000 with 512 Megabytes of RAM and 80 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Space (partitioned into C:\ drive and D:\ drive) with an AMD Turion64 Processor.

I was wondering if it's smart to install two separate OS's (I don't know if I should go for Linux or Vista) on this Laptop.

I also wanted to know what Linux version I should get and what Linux is for.

Another thing that really has been bothering me is that I always have 55 processes or more running on this laptop. I don't which ones are necessary to keep running and which ones to end.

To add to this question I was wondering if I could permanently terminate processes from ever starting up again. I always see aolservice.exe on the process list and I don't want AOL on my computer at all. I have AIM, but I really don't know if this process is associated with it since aim6.exe is another process that runs when AIM is open.

Any answers are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

**scottydont2841** · 07-15-2007, 10:31 PM

I basically you can install two OS's but youd probably have to split one of the above partitions to two.

A good version of Linux to get started on is UBUNTU, do a google search for it. As for what linux is for, what do you mean? Its basically a OS, but more of a command line input OS in the terminal, and its open source so its free. Its similar to MS DOS. You can also get X Window plugins to make it look like windows, so you can interact with it as you would windows rather than typing all the commands like change directory etc.

Thundaar · 07-16-2007, 01:16 PM

My friend has Ubuntu.... What is the best version available... Also, you mentioned that it's basically Windows so is it just a waste of space then?

Also, any answers from anyone to any of my questions will be appreciated.

**Terrister** · 07-16-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundaar

First off, I have an Acer Aspire 5000 with 512 Megabytes of RAM and 80 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Space (partitioned into C:\ drive and D:\ drive) with an AMD Turion64 Processor.

I was wondering if it's smart to install two separate OS's (I don't know if I should go for Linux or Vista) on this Laptop.
You would have to update the ram in this laptop to run Vista.

I also wanted to know what Linux version I should get and what Linux is for.
Not sure, but we do have a Linux section on this site where they could help you with this.
Another thing that really has been bothering me is that I always have 55 processes or more running on this laptop. I don't which ones are necessary to keep running and which ones to end.

To add to this question I was wondering if I could permanently terminate processes from ever starting up again. I always see aolservice.exe on the process list and I don't want AOL on my computer at all. I have AIM, but I really don't know if this process is associated with it since aim6.exe is another process that runs when AIM is open.
2 ways to address this. 1-Go to add/remove programs and uninstall all unwanted programs. 2-Go to Start,Run and type msconfig and click on ok. Now go to the startup tab and deselect any unwanted programs.

Any answers are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

**scottydont2841** · 07-16-2007, 06:45 PM

Linux is not the same as windows, its different in a lot of ways, it has its advantages over wndows as does windows over linux in other ways. Basically though if you are just looking for the second OS its not worth it, because you'd probably need to learn the unix commands for a system you wont really use.

As for Vista, you can run it on 512mb (minimum), but as terrister said, 1gb is probably best to run it.

Thundaar · 07-18-2007, 02:44 PM

I've run Vista on my laptop fine before (although there is no transparency). I've removed all of the programs that I don't want on my computer from Add/Remove Programs already yet the processes are still there. That was the biggest problem I have had with this computer. Does anyone know which ones are unsafe to end so I can avoid ending those while ending the troublesome processes instead?

**Terrister** · 07-18-2007, 03:52 PM

When I am unsure of a process, I type it in google and you should be able to find a site fairly quick that will tell you what it is.

Thundaar · 07-21-2007, 12:49 AM

Thanks bro, I'll give that a try or I'll just find out another way to end the processes for good.

07-15-2007, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thundaar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 123 OS: MCE	A Couple of Questions First off, I have an Acer Aspire 5000 with 512 Megabytes of RAM and 80 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Space (partitioned into C:\ drive and D:\ drive) with an AMD Turion64 Processor. I was wondering if it's smart to install two separate OS's (I don't know if I should go for Linux or Vista) on this Laptop. I also wanted to know what Linux version I should get and what Linux is for. Another thing that really has been bothering me is that I always have 55 processes or more running on this laptop. I don't which ones are necessary to keep running and which ones to end. To add to this question I was wondering if I could permanently terminate processes from ever starting up again. I always see aolservice.exe on the process list and I don't want AOL on my computer at all. I have AIM, but I really don't know if this process is associated with it since aim6.exe is another process that runs when AIM is open. Any answers are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

07-15-2007, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,224 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: A Couple of Questions I basically you can install two OS's but youd probably have to split one of the above partitions to two. A good version of Linux to get started on is UBUNTU, do a google search for it. As for what linux is for, what do you mean? Its basically a OS, but more of a command line input OS in the terminal, and its open source so its free. Its similar to MS DOS. You can also get X Window plugins to make it look like windows, so you can interact with it as you would windows rather than typing all the commands like change directory etc. __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition

07-16-2007, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thundaar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 123 OS: MCE	Re: A Couple of Questions My friend has Ubuntu.... What is the best version available... Also, you mentioned that it's basically Windows so is it just a waste of space then? Also, any answers from anyone to any of my questions will be appreciated.

07-16-2007, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,224 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: A Couple of Questions Linux is not the same as windows, its different in a lot of ways, it has its advantages over wndows as does windows over linux in other ways. Basically though if you are just looking for the second OS its not worth it, because you'd probably need to learn the unix commands for a system you wont really use. As for Vista, you can run it on 512mb (minimum), but as terrister said, 1gb is probably best to run it. __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition

07-18-2007, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thundaar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 123 OS: MCE	Re: A Couple of Questions I've run Vista on my laptop fine before (although there is no transparency). I've removed all of the programs that I don't want on my computer from Add/Remove Programs already yet the processes are still there. That was the biggest problem I have had with this computer. Does anyone know which ones are unsafe to end so I can avoid ending those while ending the troublesome processes instead?

07-18-2007, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: A Couple of Questions When I am unsure of a process, I type it in google and you should be able to find a site fairly quick that will tell you what it is. __________________

07-21-2007, 12:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thundaar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 123 OS: MCE	Re: A Couple of Questions Thanks bro, I'll give that a try or I'll just find out another way to end the processes for good.